This is how the online edition of the Indian "The Economic Times" dated November 5th, 2007 reports on the latest news in LPO (Legal Process Outsourcing).

"The big daddy of Indian IT, Infosys Technologies, is entering the niche legal process outsourcing (LPO) business, so far dominated by companies started by lawyers or law firms. The move - first by a player of Infosys' size and reputation - has created a stir among LPO players and employees." To see the full article go to http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/2517679.cms

The potential for LPO/ KPO/ BPO in India is huge and after 8 months of study Infosys Technologies (4 $Billion annual fiscal revenue) has taken the decision of joining the LPO bandwagon. It is a clear indication of the glorious future of India based Legal Process Outsourcing. Managed Outsource Solutions is a US based LPO service provider and pioneer with rich experience in outsourcing / offshoring legal and other services to India and the Philippines. We specialize in domestic as well as offshore services in legal transcription, legal documentation, legal animation, legal web design, litigation support and legal research besides data entry and data mining.

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While designing a law firm website it is very important to keep in mind certain basic features that should be incorporated and certain common mistakes that should be avoided. These include the following points,

• The website should give the law firm's brand experience for both old and new visitors that come to the website. Every law firm has certain areas of the law that it specializes in and this service should be specifically highlighted. The website must enhance the law firm's image and many clients nowadays often know a law firms primarily by its website.
• The website designer must have good experience in web designing for the legal communities.
• A good content management system must update the website. Content must never be out of date.
• Reduced use of graphics and clip arts
• Must have excellent navigation especially to lawyer bio data and other information that will be of interest to the client.
• The website must be search engine optimized for keywords specific to their area of expertise and also geographical location. Thus if the firm specializes in criminal law say in Michigan, the website must be search engine optimized (SEO) for keywords like "Michigan criminal lawyer" etc. (This will create a good traffic on the law firm's website.)
• It is essential for reputed law firm websites to be impressive and always have an updated online newsletter with white paper etc managed by a good content management system.
• Networking (extranets) with clients with password protection, is very professional and also helps develop relationships and build a better business.

Managed Outsource Solutions is a US based legal outsourcing and BPO service provider offering services in law firm web designing, law firm SEO, legal transcription, legal coding, legal document preparation, legal research, litigation support and legal animation for clients in the US, Canada the UK and Australia.

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There are many factors that motivate companies to choose offshore outsourcing today. What are the primary and secondary factors that inspire a company to reach at the decision of offshoring their works and processes to another firm in a foreign country which they may have never even visited?

The most primary factor or motivation for the outsourcing companies is of course the cost reducing factor. By offshoring their work to Asian low wages countries like India, the offshoring US companies hope to substantially increase their savings. Another factor is the favorable time difference between the countries and the low turnaround time for completing job works. These offshore locations work on a 24 / 7, 365 days a year basis and have the support of "state of the art" secure technology.

It is true that outsourcing is a new way of working for many companies and it could take time for companies to settle comfortably. Also prior to offshoring a lot of thinking and planning has to be done and it should be made sure that outsourcing will be beneficial for the company and will help in achieving its objectives. Some of the reasons for offshore outsourcing include,

• Option of not employing a long term employee
• Lack of technical expertise within the company
• Reducing the level of risk
• Get more time for core processes
• Cutting managerial costs
• For better business solutions
• Expanding manufacturing capabilities

Managed Outsource Solutions (MOS) is a US based company that offers a wide range of affordable yet professional BPO/LPO services like data entry, legal transcription, litigation support, search engine optimization, photo editing, English Spanish translations, data mining, legal research, legal documentation and the like for clients in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia

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