Legal

Data Compliance for Law Firms: How to Know When Your Client Information is Bound by Data Handling Regulations—and What to Do about It

Most lawyers understand that the American Bar Association expects their firm to protect a client’s information correctly. But when industry-specific data handling regulations bind your client, it’s easy to get confused about how this thicket of cybersecurity rules affects your client-lawyer service and communication. Data handling for law firms can be confusing. As an IT…

When Should my Law Firm Look for Outside IT Support?

Your clients come to your firm for results—often under extraordinary circumstances. When you’re burning the night oil on your latest case, the last thing you need to be thinking about is whether or not you can resolve some glitch with your computer after hours, or whether or not you’ve just transferred a file securely. You…

The Role of Cybersecurity in IT Support for Law Firms

When it comes to hiring IT support for law firms, too many practices are stopping short of making the cybersecurity investments they need. In fact, according to the American Bar Association Tech Report, nearly half of all firms are missing one or more of the key cybersecurity tools they need to stay safe. This is…

Third Party Vendor Risk Management: A Guide for Law Firms

You’ve bought the cybersecurity tools your MSP recommended to manage your cybersecurity. You use a permission-based platform to transfer client files back and forth. Your firm should be covered for data breaches, especially third-party vendor risk, right? Tell that to global law firm Kirkland & Ellis. The firm is facing a proposed class action lawsuit…

Will Outsourcing My IT Support Save My Law Firm Money?

Looking to save money on IT support for your law firm? Taking your IT operations to a managed service provider (MSP) might be the quickest, most effective solution. According to a 2023 report by CompTIA, businesses that use IT MSPs report an average of 25-30% cost savings compared to managing IT in-house. For a law…

How the Right IT Support and Tools Can Help Small Law Firms Compete against Bigger Firms

Key Takeaways: Law firms that invest in cybersecurity, IT support, and encrypted communications tools may have an edge over their competitors, with more than 40 percent of clients surveyed in the Integris 2025 Law Firm Report saying they’d be willing to pay more for firms with a secure IT architecture. Firms should consider: Case management…