CaseFox

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

In 2022, a Gartner report quoted, “By 2024, legal departments will replace 20% of generalist lawyers with nonlawyer staff”. The key to success is to first identify specific issues that can be solved with automation. In 2023, it’s crucial for big & small law firms to adapt to law tech.

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 15, 2023

Time and advice, Abraham Lincoln famously said, are a lawyer’s stock in trade. If so, then the two most important tools in a law practice may just be the calendar and the document management system. Through the calendar, the lawyer manages time, and through documents the lawyer dispenses and memorializes advice.

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CaseFox

APRIL 25, 2023

Law firms that embrace innovation and incorporate new technologies into their practice are better equipped to provide better client service and stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace. One of the main reasons why innovation is so critical for law firms is that clients are becoming increasingly demanding.

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Technically Legal

MARCH 16, 2023

Since she was a kid, Dorna Moini, the CEO of legal document automation company Gavel, knew she wanted to be a lawyer–specifically a human rights lawyer. In 2018 she quit her law firm job and became a full fledged legal tech entrepreneur.

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LawSites

MAY 16, 2023

The majority of law firms use just five or fewer unique software products, according to a legal industry study published today by the law practice management company Smokeball. The smaller the firm, the higher this percentage goes. In firms of 2-10 lawyers, 86% use five or fewer products. Client portal, 25%.

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Above the Law - Technology

MARCH 7, 2023

This year, the first-place winner was Universal Migrator , a tool for transferring law firm data from one practice management application to another. Winning third place was Fidu , a practice management platform specifically designed to support lawyers providing legal services on a subscription basis.

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Rocket Matter

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

This is a question many people practicing law strive to answer. The truth is, law firm automation can significantly reduce the time lawyers spend on non-billable work. In fact, McKinsey Global estimates that 23% of a lawyer’s job can be automated with existing technology.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A legal industry report released today by the sibling legal technology companies LawPay and MyCase provides unique insights into the technology tools that matter most to smaller law firms in the post-pandemic era. Other types of cloud software used by firms: Calendar management software, 44%. Firms Ready for Remote Work.

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Law Technology Today

MARCH 28, 2023

It’s happening right now, and it’s changing the way you practice law. Legal tech startups are disrupting traditional law firms and offering new ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their services. This technology has revolutionized the way these documents are prepared, saving time and reducing errors.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 24, 2022

By creating efficient processes, you can increase satisfaction in your law firm. Before you can fix anything—including inefficient processes—you need to determine where your law firm wastes time. While many lawyers love to brag about how much they can do at once, multitasking does more harm than good. .

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Clio

JANUARY 15, 2024

New Year’s resolutions for lawyers can be even more challenging—balancing legal career-related goals and personal ones is no easy feat. However, having a few realistic resolutions can make a big personal and professional difference for lawyers. Below are 12 realistic New Year’s resolutions for lawyers (that’s one a month!)

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Centerbase

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Agile, streamlined processes are what modern law firms need to effectively handle the full gamut of activities required to take a matter from client intake to paid in full. Firms are under constant pressure to optimize their workflows, reduce manual errors, and maximize billable hours. Technology can address these challenges.

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Above the Law - Technology

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

We discussed Clio’s greater focus on midsized law firms, its impending launch of generative AI, its roll-out of features for legal aid providers, and its rebranding of its Lawyaw document automation software. That’s the superpower we have,” he said.

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Technically Legal

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Spellbook is a AI contract co-pilot for transactional lawyers that plugs into Microsoft Word. Despite founding a legal technology company, Scott is not a lawyer but is computer engineer by training. This episode is a conversation with Spellbook co-founder Scott Stevenson about intersection of technology and creativity.

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LawSites

MARCH 5, 2024

For many leaders who participated in this survey, the legal field is at a watershed moment that offers them the chance to reimagine law firm management and to influence a new era of success. And the results are consistent with that view: 90% explained that legal technology helps their firms increase revenue.

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Legal Tech Monitor

JULY 25, 2023

Consider this scenario: You are an immigration lawyer representing a hospital seeking to bring a talented surgeon to the United States under an O-1 nonimmigrant visa — a visa for individuals with extraordinary abilities in the sciences, arts and other fields. A second coming soon is Extract MAX, to extract information from content.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

A common pain point for law firms is failing to track and invoice all reimbursable client expenses, resulting in losses to firm profits. Launching initially for MyCase, and later in other AffiniPay products, MyCase Smart Spend provides law firms with a LawPay-branded Visa credit card for their attorneys and staff.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Virtual law firm status has worked out so well for some firms, they’re making the switch permanent. While firms are announcing their back-to-the-office plans, you may be wondering if it is possible to move your law office to a virtual setting permanently. Virtual Firms Aren’t Always 100% Remote.

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Lawmatics

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

After all, from the onset of technology in the workplace to the popularity of the internet, social media, legal software, and working remotely, lawyers have always adjusted to new technologies to remain relevant. How has technology changed being a lawyer in the last 15 years? What software do lawyers use today?

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

A Hungarian law firm is partnering with a Los Angeles legal tech company and a legal industry influencer to create an international database of pro bono attorneys willing to represent Ukrainian refugees in need of immigration or asylum aid, and they are looking for more attorneys to sign up.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The Belgium document automation company ClauseBase has launched a major expansion of its product to add new capabilities for clause extraction, AI-powered document review, and automated proofreading, all with the goal of providing an all-in-one platform, within Microsoft Word, for contract drafting, reviewing and negotiating.

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Legodesk

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Automating your law firm’s workflow can have a number of benefits. It can improve communication between lawyers and clients, reduce the time spent on administrative tasks, and allow you to focus on more important matters. Read Also – How does cloud accounting software help law firms?

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Clio

JULY 31, 2024

After all, you’ve worked hard to become a lawyer—not a designer. But did you know that the best legal fonts can better engage your audience, communicate more effectively, and impact how others perceive your law firm’s brand ? Also, some courts have outlined the fonts that they accept, which lawyers need to follow.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MAY 16, 2023

The majority of law firms use just five or fewer unique software products, according to a legal industry study published today by the law practice management company Smokeball. The smaller the firm, the higher this percentage goes. In firms of 2-10 lawyers, 86% use five or fewer products. Client portal, 25%.

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Centerbase

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Law firms across the country are buzzing, and it feels suspiciously like 2008. Many firms are looking to optimize their operations and hunker down in anticipation of lean times. Return on investment (ROI) is one of the most important performance metrics that your law firm tracks. Convenience and automation.

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Law Technology Today

JULY 17, 2023

Building strong relationships with clients is paramount for lawyers. While many of these processes may seem intuitive, providing explicit expectations for lawyers and staff helps ensure consistency and efficiency. Automation can help. It’s crucial, then, to build a solid foundation from the outset.

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Rocket Matter

MARCH 21, 2023

Improve your time management strategy with these 5 tips To improve your time management strategy—and prioritize your tasks correctly—you need to see the big picture for your law firm: upcoming projects, client needs, law firm goals, and more. From there, better time management is just around the corner. 1.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Smokeball has an unusual name, to be sure; but, it actually comes from a famous legal case , which just about every substantive law-loving attorney can appreciate. (I Smokeball was founded in 2010 and has been adding useful features for law firms ever since. I love the smell of precedent in the morning.)

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 20, 2022

Law firms of all sizes are feeling pressure to meet client demand for both tailored services and greater efficiencies in this rapidly changing industry. In response, they are investing more in automation, advanced analytics and other technologies that will help them manage the workload. Increasing law practice specialization.

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Clio

JUNE 21, 2023

A strong engagement letter gives clients clear boundaries of what they can expect while also protecting the business from misunderstandings—especially when it comes to lawyers and their clients. Running a client-centered law firm means prioritizing your clients and their experiences. What is an engagement letter?

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Clio

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

While acquiring wet signatures can be tedious and time-consuming, technology has made it easier and more convenient for lawyers to collect electronic signatures (or “e-signatures”) in many situations. But what’s the best e-signature app for lawyers? If that sounds like your firm, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered.

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 28, 2022

Choosing which legal software systems to use in your law practice is a big decision. New innovations in legal tech have become the great equalizer for many law firms, helping them output that’s competitive with other, larger law firms. Of course, not every law office needs every kind of software.

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Lawmatics

AUGUST 1, 2023

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many law firms transitioned to a remote work setup to keep their operations running while keeping their employees safe. Remote Work Now the Norm For many law firms, remote working is no longer something new, and most have the ability to allow employees to work virtually.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 7, 2021

It has been using its analytics to help firms gain insights into whether diverse lawyers are getting the same career-advancing opportunities as the non-diverse lawyers, and to then apply those insights through what Krow calls “ mindful staffing.”. Woodpecker , legal document automation for solo and small firms.

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Automation. It’s also for running—and growing—your law firm. . Automation can play an important role in making your law firm’s operations more streamlined and less hands-on, but for many businesses, “automation” may sound like an intimidating, complex topic, one that’s too tech-y to touch. .

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Legodesk

JANUARY 10, 2022

Law firm automation does not eliminate human effort. Instead, lawyers will be able to devote more time to tasks that require their expertise rather than to repetitive tasks that can be automated. If you want your law firm to focus on what is most important (your cases), there are several ways to do so.

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Rocket Matter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

Get free e-book The field of law is experiencing transformations in an era where legal innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) are altering the standard practices of law firms. Here are ways innovation in legal services helps streamline operations in law firms.

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