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Insights on voice dictation, legal technology, and GDPR compliance for Irish legal professionals.
Why the Irish Bar Has Been Slow to Adopt Dictation Technology
Why Dragon failed at the Irish Bar, what's changed in 2026, and why mobile-first AI dictation finally fits how barristers work.
The Attendance Note Problem: Why Solicitors Lose Billable Hours to Documentation
Solicitors spend hours each week writing attendance notes from memory. Here's the real cost and what the alternatives look like.
Dragon Legal vs Mobile Dictation: What Irish Lawyers Should Know in 2026
A practical comparison of Dragon Legal and modern mobile dictation for Irish barristers and solicitors. Features, cost, GDPR, and who each suits.
GDPR and Voice Dictation: What Irish Lawyers Need to Get Right
Voice recordings are personal data under GDPR. Here's where popular dictation tools process data and what Irish lawyers should check.
How Voice Dictation Handles Case Citations, Neutral Citations, and Latin Terms
General dictation tools mangle legal language. Here's why case citations, neutral citations, and Latin terms are so hard — and what's changed.
From Tape Recorder to AI: The Evolution of Legal Dictation in Ireland
How legal dictation in Ireland evolved from tape-and-typist to Dragon to smartphones to AI — and why each era solved only half the problem.
Attendance Notes for Barristers: Getting the Post-Consultation Record Right
Why attendance notes matter for barristers, what should go in them, and how voice dictation changes the post-consultation workflow.
Dictation Software for Barristers: A Practical Buying Guide
What to look for in dictation software as a barrister — mobile vs desktop, Irish legal vocabulary, GDPR, document formatting, and the options available in 2026.
Otter.ai for Lawyers in Ireland: What You Need to Know Before Using It
Otter.ai has real limitations for Irish lawyers — GDPR, raw transcripts, no legal vocabulary. Here's what to consider before using it for client matters.
Looking for a BigHand Alternative? What Individual Barristers and Solicitors Should Use Instead
BigHand is built for large law firms with IT departments. Here's why it doesn't suit individual barristers or small practices, and what to use instead.
Philips Dictation Products: A Guide for Irish Solicitors Looking for an Alternative
Pocket Memo, SpeechLive, SpeechExec, SpeechMike — the Philips range is wide. Here's what each product does and when AI dictation is a better fit.