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The Best Free Legal Research Tools

Clio

Free legal research tools used to be a dream. High-quality legal research is a necessity for all law firms—after all, finding the right precedent or statute could give you the edge to win your case. In the past, paid research platforms were the only choice. What is a legal research tool?

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On LawNext Podcast: The Four Founders of vLex and Fastcase on the Merger Of Their Two Companies

Above the Law - Technology

It was major news April 4 when the legal research and technology companies Fastcase and vLex announced their merger, creating a single entity that they say now has the world’s largest subscriber base of lawyers and law firms and a legal research library of more than 1 billion documents from more than 100 countries.

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As It Continues to Expand Beyond Legal Research, Bloomberg Law Acquires Legal Project Management Platform Dashboard Legal

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Furthering its expansion beyond legal research and into other products aligned with legal professionals’ day-to-day workflows, Bloomberg Law has acquired Dashboard Legal , a project management and collaboration platform specifically designed for the legal market. ” .” ”

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Social Security Disability Claims: Process and Practice

MatterSuite

Automated Document Management To apply for Social Security, one is supposed to produce his or her medical reports and employment history, among other documents. This means that through MatterSuite AI document management , there is an option to automate the document process.

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Continuing Legal Education for Paralegals

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Enhancing professional skills Paralegals can utilize CLEs to boost their professional skills and their overall performance as a legal professional. A paralegal can also learn practical skills, such as legal research , document management , and trial preparation.

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What is a Legal Assistant? How to Become One?

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Legal assistants are important contributors to a law firm’s success and are integral to its day-to-day operations. Their roles include preparing legal documents, managing case files, and ensuring everything stays organized behind the curtain. They can achieve this through online studies, workshops, or attending seminars.

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Will AI Replace Paralegals?

Clio

Tech proficiency in legal practice Additionally, paralegals should develop a deep understanding of legal technology, including AI systems, document management software , and legal research tools.