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How Law Firms Can Navigate the End of Microsoft's 2012 Server

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As the support for Microsoft's Server 2012 and 2012 R2 reaches its end of life, Ian Bedford, general manager for Access Managed Services at Access Legal, discusses the challenges faced by law firms that delay the switch to alternative servers.

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On LawNext Podcast: Lawmatics Founder Matt Spiegel On Automating CRM for Law Firms

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He was a criminal defense lawyer in 2009 when he founded MyCase , one of the earliest cloud-based law practice management companies. In 2012, he sold MyCase to AppFolio , and then left the company in 2015 to start a software company that helped organizations manage trade shows and events. In the years since, he has raised $12.5

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Large Law Firm Trends in 2020 – Part 1

Ron Friedmann

Last week Altman Weil released its 2020 Law Firms in Transition Survey , which reports on large law firm trends as of 2020. I provide comment here on several, including long term changes, innovation, and how many firms have senior strategic professionals. I also Tweeted about findings, here. [I

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Large Law Firm Trends in 2020 – Part 2 (Efficiency + Value)

Ron Friedmann

Large law firms have faced growing pressure since 2010 to deliver more value to clients, creating pressure for efficiency and lower rates. The 2020 Law Firms in Transition Survey (June 2020) reports on large law firm trends. ” The chart below shows the answer for larger law firms.

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Are Non-Lawyers Allowed to Own a Law Firm?

Clio

If there has been one constant about the qualifications to own an American law firm, it has been this–you must be a lawyer. jurisdictions for decades has been that non-lawyers cannot own law firms. Whether or not you are an attorney, running a law firm is a huge challenge, but the right software can help.

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The Legal AI Adoption Curve: Where Your Law Firm Stands (And What to Do Next)

Clio

However, law firms have unique goals, workflows, and technology setups, so AI adoption isnt a one-size-fits-all solution. The AI adoption curve in the legal industry outlines the different stages law firms go through when adopting artificial intelligence. Many firms want to embrace AI but arent sure where to start.

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Supreme Court Justice Ann Timmer on Arizona’s Sweeping Regulatory Reforms

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Last August, Arizona became the first state to eliminate the ban on non-lawyer ownership of law firms. Justice Timmer was appointed to the Arizona Supreme Court in 2012. Everlaw , the cloud-based ediscovery platform for law firms, corporations, and government agencies. A reminder that we are on Patreon.

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