Law Technology Today

AUGUST 1, 2023

In an evolving legal environment with market competition at an all-time high, the technical competence of law firms and legal departments of large organizations have to be top notch. This entails identifying activities that are non-value add, not required, or even those necessary activities that cost too much time and resources.

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Above the Law - Technology

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

It is a classic win-win: You have the satisfaction of helping your clients get the help they need and, at the same time, you generate extra income that you otherwise would have turned away at the door. All of the trust accounting is done through Overture’s affiliated law firm. (To

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Above the Law - Technology

JANUARY 18, 2024

Centerbase , a company that provides a cloud legal practice management platform for mid-sized law firms, today announced the beta launch of native document management, integrated directly within its platform. Users can track their time while working on documents using Centerbase’s Automated Time Capture feature.

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Above the Law - Technology

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Even though the themes generally tracked those I’ve already seen raised in other forums and articles, the insights that came out of the summit were enlightening and thought-provoking, especially given the bona fides of those who were there. Even as law firms adopt AI, they are finding implementation to be a challenge.

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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. At the same time, Newton wanted to emphasize that Clio is not moving away from its core market of solos and small firms.

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Law Technology Today

AUGUST 24, 2023

As a law firm, it’s crucial to be aware of the significant risk posed by the commingling of funds and take proactive measures to prevent it. Alternatively, you may use trust account funds to cover personal expenditures or firm expenses. Consider setting up separate trust accounts for individual clients in larger firms.

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Above the Law - Technology

MAY 17, 2023

With ChatViewer, users can view, search, sort, and manage chat data seamlessly, Casepoint said, “allowing them to slash review time and discovery-related costs.” Within ChatViewer, users can filter a single document by chat participants or by date and time ranges. Those interested can join the waitlist here. .’

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Above the Law - Technology

JUNE 28, 2023

A Stanford Law School graduate, where he was president of the Stanford Law Review, Heller founded Casetext in 2013 after stints clerking for 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Michael Boudin and as an associate at law firm Ropes & Gray. Now is not the time for that. AMBROGI: I know your time is short.

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Law Technology Today

JULY 17, 2023

Conduct a thoughtful pre-screening To avoid wasting time on clients who are not a good fit for your practice, conduct a thorough pre-screening process. While lawyers are naturally inclined to help, it is important to recognize when a problem or individual does not align with your practice area, workload, or firm size.

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Law Technology Today

MAY 23, 2023

AI and automation tools can provide great value to law firms’ operations. By leveraging this technology, law firms can increase business opportunities, reduce operational costs, foster essential cross-team collaboration and boost competitiveness. This is where AI and automation come in.

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Law Technology Today

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Charging for Work While Traveling: Scenario: An attorney travels on business for client A but spends some of the time working on billable tasks for client B during the journey. Time tracking errors or padding: Mistakes in manual time tracking or rounding up billable hours can lead to clients paying for more time than they received.

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Law Technology Today

AUGUST 29, 2023

Over the past year, we’ve seen privacy-related legal actions brought against companies from Federal, State, and Regulatory agencies, and private classes that focus heavily on data privacy violations related to website tracking. Hospital and healthcare websites have been hit hard since this clarification.

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Law Technology Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Law firms can fulfill these demands with the right legal practice management software. This software streamlines backend processes, reducing the time spent on cumbersome administrative tasks, thereby bolstering operational efficiency within the firm. They want a swift, hassle-free, and secure payment experience.

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Law Technology Today

JULY 4, 2023

It is not an uncommon story: a law firm decides to undertake a digital integration and unforeseen pitfalls cause distress and frustration. law firm looking to integrate its extant case management system with a new document management system. This includes testing for response times, throughput, and scalability.

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Clio

JANUARY 17, 2024

Regularly engaging with informative, thought-provoking legal blogs is one of the most effective ways to stay on top of industry news, emerging legal trends, innovations in technology, and more. As a lawyer, you have a lot of choices when it comes to law blogs. What you may not have is a lot of time to find the best ones.

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Law Technology Today

APRIL 25, 2023

In this article, we will explore the role of legal technology in reducing bias and increasing fairness in the legal system and how lawyers, office administrators, and finance executives at law firms can integrate these tools into their daily practices. That’s where managed service providers come in.

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Law Technology Today

MARCH 21, 2023

How AI, Data, and Analytics are Helping with Defenses and Settlements Technology is revolutionizing the way personal injury cases are handled. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been a game changer when it comes to analyzing evidence, tracking down potential witnesses, and creating compelling legal arguments.

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Law Technology Today

JULY 14, 2023

While law firms have been utilizing online marketing for years, the pandemic spawned a mass migration online. As a result, more and more law firms are adding outsourced online lead generation to their marketing plans, even if they are doing their own advertising in house. Why the focus on quality now?

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Above and Beyond KM

DECEMBER 28, 2022

So I say no — every time. However, in recent years, there has been a growing trend towards the use of technology in the legal field. One area where technology has been increasingly used is in the management of legal documents and cases. Will the third time be a charm? Usually they are selling something.

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LawSites

AUGUST 15, 2022

Last January, the law firm Redgrave LLP , which specializes in e-discovery and information law, formed the company Redgrave Strategic Data Solutions LLC to provide “i nnovative services and solutions centered at the intersection of the law, technology, and science.”

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Law Technology Today

MARCH 23, 2023

However, it is abundantly obvious that many legal technology solutions are already significantly improving the lives of attorneys. In order to meet the problems of escalating workflow and productivity demands on a constrained budget, law firms are eager to invest in legal technology services.

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Law Technology Today

MAY 11, 2023

Law firms that focus their feedback on invalid leads and ignore successful leads are missing out on growth opportunities. High-quality leads have a higher likelihood of converting, ultimately leading to increased revenue for your law firm. So why don’t law firms report lead success?

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