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Email Authentication Changes: What Microsoft and Google Are Enforcing (and What It Means for You)
by Baskerville Drummond | 2 May 2025
Microsoft and Google are enforcing stricter email authentication requirements for senders, requiring SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. The changes are coming in to effect on 5th May. Learn more about what is required, and why you should implement these additional security features.
The Value of an IT Strategy
by Baskerville Drummond | 22 Apr 2025
In today’s digital world, having a well-defined IT strategy is essential for technology leaders to demonstrate to the business how they are looking to move beyond short-term operational tasks and embrace long-term strategic planning.
A Strategic Guide to Transitioning from On-Premises to Cloud IT Services
by Baskerville Drummond | 4 Mar 2025
Without a clear migration strategy, the transition can be challenging.This guide will cover the key topics of why and how to move to the cloud effectively while avoiding common pitfalls.
The implications of Apple removing ADP for users in the UK
by Baskerville Drummond | 1 Mar 2025
Apple has recently discontinued its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for users living in the United Kingdom, in response to requests from the UK government under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016. This decision has caused concerns regarding data security and user privacy.
What’s my favourite PMS?
by Beccy Julian | 4 Feb 2025
I get asked “What’s my favourite PMS?” very often when I’m helping clients, and I thought to myself, that would be a good article title. So here we are… do you have a favourite PMS?
Do you think GTA6 is not relevant to your business? Think again!
by Chris Winterburn | 28 Jan 2025
Why should you care if you are not a “gamer”? Internet traffic is expected to surge dramatically on the day that this game is officially released and for several days after. Potentially, this will affect internet speeds globally, particularly affecting businesses that depend on solid internet connectivity (most businesses these days).
Baskerville Drummond Updates – December 2024
by David Baskerville | 13 Dec 2024
A warm wintery welcome to the Christmas edition of our newsletter. It only seems like last week was Christmas, but somehow it almost here again.
Mergers and Acquisitions – getting “IT” Right
by Matthew Riches | 25 Nov 2024
Ensure successful mergers by addressing IT integration early. Discover strategies to manage technology, data, and costs in law firm acquisitions.
Information Security Accreditation – Nov 2024
by Cathy Kirby | 4 Nov 2024
We are very pleased and proud to have achieved Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus in the last couple of months, not only because it is a demonstration of how seriously we take our clients’ data security but also because it shows that we can ‘walk the walk’ when it comes to the advice that we give our clients.
Baskerville Drummond Updates – September 2024
by David Baskerville | 30 Sep 2024
Somehow, we have already reached the end of September and for some the tans are starting to fade, kids are returning to school and the days are starting to get shorter. But don’t fret because in less than 3 months time it will be Christmas.With that happy though put...
Baskerville Drummond Welcomes Matthew Riches as New IT Consultant
by David Baskerville | 23 Sep 2024
With a wealth of experience and expertise in strategic and operational projects within the Legal sphere, Matthew joins the Baskerville Drummond team to support its continued growth and further broaden its mission to help law firms navigate the complex world of technological efficiency.
Will AI Replace The Need For Human IT Support
by Chris Winterburn | 22 Sep 2024
Many people are worried that the introduction of AI will make their roles redundant, or that they will no longer be able to speak to a real live person.
AI Workshop: Mature Insights and Practical Planning for Future Innovation
by Baskerville Drummond | 28 Aug 2024
Wed 25 Sep Online Workshop for Legal Aid Law Firms. AI: Mature Insights & Practical Planning for Future Innovation. £99 per person + booking.
Rewatch LOCS:23 – What it is & why it matters to Compliance & IT
by Baskerville Drummond | 10 Jul 2024
Register now for our latest webinar. Join us and Tim Hyman, author of the LOCS:23 Standard, on Thursday 18 July 2024 between 12.30pm and 1.30pm.
Baskerville Drummond Updates – June 2024
by Baskerville Drummond | 26 Jun 2024
A warm welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter, where we share some of our recent articles, training tips, case studies and what is with the picture of us all as pigs!As with everything Baskerville Drummond do, we try to stand out from the crowd and approach...
Cloud document management that brings AI tools to Lawyers – Webinar | Tue 18 June
by Baskerville Drummond | 6 Jun 2024
Register now for our latest webinar. Join us and Net Documents on Tuesday 18 June 2024 between 1.00pm and 2.30pm.
The AI machine
by Cathy Kirby | 5 Jun 2024
Have you noticed how the AI gears are shifting in the machine of legal practice? We are rapidly moving from a position of fear of AI and confusion around how it can or should be used.
The Importance of Purging Client and Matter Records
by Chris Winterburn | 5 Jun 2024
To ensure records are kept accurately, and for the allowed duration, it is crucial that firms adopt a process to deal with the thoughtful purging of client and matter records.
It goes without saying that the careful handling of client and matter records is essential for upholding professionalism and integrity however, many firms do not have processes in place to manage data once a matter is completed.
Lesson learned: Wrong email recipient – delay delivery
by Beccy Julian | 5 May 2024
It happened to me, the dreaded mistake! Sending an email to the wrong person. I am sure it has happened to many of us before, as soon as you press Send you see the ‘To recipient’ is not who you wanted and poof! email sent. Most of the time not a big deal, but...
Baskerville Drummond Updates – April 2024
by Baskerville Drummond | 22 Apr 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of our newsletter, where we share some of our recent articles, training tips and case studies. In this issue, you will find: The pros & cons of standard and bespoke training The pain of going through Cyber Essentials Plus...
A discussion of all things AI – with Document Direct – Webinar | Thu 18 April
by Baskerville Drummond | 9 Apr 2024
Register now for our latest webinar. Join us and iCompli for Why data minimisation should be top of the agenda for law firms today on Monday 4 March 2024 between 1pm & 2.00pm.
Standardise or Bespoke
by Beccy Julian | 20 Mar 2024
Have you ever attended a training session and thought “Why am I being taught something I don’t use?” or “I/my team does not work like this”. This is something that sits in the back of my mind when I am preparing for any training session. I want to make sure that...
Why data minimisation should be top of the agenda for law firms today – Webinar | Mon 4 March
by Baskerville Drummond | 27 Feb 2024
Register now for our latest webinar. Join us and iCompli for Why data minimisation should be top of the agenda for law firms today on Monday 4 March 2024 between 1pm & 2.00pm.
Baskerville Drummond Updates – February 2024
by Baskerville Drummond | 15 Feb 2024
Like most of the Legal Technology world we are playing with Microsoft Copilot - more on that in the next newsletter, for now I will ask Copilot to summarise this newsletter:The purpose and content of the newsletter: The newsletter is a digest of the recently published...


