Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Depending on your point of view, there’s either lots new or “not so much” new with law firm ownership. In a nutshell, it says that lawyers must own law firms. But critics contend the rule contributes to low innovation and the high cost of services and is a considerable factor in the country’s access to justice problem.

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MAY 30, 2023

In a first for an e-discovery technology company, Chicago-based Nextpoint is launching an Arizona law firm June 1 under that state’s liberalized law practice rules that allow non-lawyers to own law practices. ” Leading the firm as managing partner is Andrew R. Its lawyers will not appear in court.

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LawSites

JANUARY 13, 2022

The Arizona Supreme Court has granted an alternative business structure license to law company Elevate , enabling Elevate and its affiliated law firm, ElevateNext, to operate as a single entity in that state, the company says. Arizona Licenses First Three Alternative Business Structures for Delivering Legal Services.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As awful as was the year 2020 for so many reasons, my year-end report last year found reasons to be optimistic. The silver lining of 2020,” I wrote, “is that we have been forced to consider changes that were long overdue and then given the opportunity to implement those changes.”. It is as if we are serving time in a legal tech limbo.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 26, 2021

Contract attorneys have made it possible for legal organizations to level up their teams’ expertise without increasing headcount. . Law firms didn’t let the pandemic get in the way of profitability or performance in 2020. Corporate law departments made structural shifts as well.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 13, 2022

Artificial intelligence tools have become prevalent in legal practice, particularly in eDiscovery. That doesn’t mean, however, that law firms and litigation support teams have been quick to embrace them. Despite their benefits, many legal organizations have been hesitant to implement AI tools. AI Hesitation.

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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. Legal teams are being pressed to control costs and better respond to changing regulatory and risk management obligations. Increasing law practice specialization.

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 18, 2020

By way of example, many law firms transitioned to remote working at the start of the pandemic and many continue to have work-from-home mandates in place. Likewise, law firms have incorporated cloud-based remote working tools into their workflows, including VOIP phone systems, online fax, and law practice management software.

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LawSites

JANUARY 13, 2022

The Arizona Supreme Court has granted an alternative business structure license to law company Elevate , enabling Elevate and its affiliated law firm, ElevateNext, to operate as a single entity in that state, the company says. Arizona Licenses First Three Alternative Business Structures for Delivering Legal Services.

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MyCase

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In this digital era, a profitable website is a must for any business—a law firm is no exception. In this article, we will: Cover the elements of the best law firm websites . Give actionable tips for creating profitable law firm websites. Why is Having a Good Law Firm Website Important?

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Modern consumers demand convenience, security, and flexibility when paying for their goods and services, and like it or not; legal clients are no different. If your firm fails to provide the payment options that modern clients want, you risk falling short of client expectations. What are reasonable legal costs? .

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The Estrin Report

MAY 23, 2021

Law firms leaders quickly learned that a willingness to adopt new technologies into their firms was a requirement for survival during the pandemic. Of course, the effect of the pandemic on the practice of law varied greatly from one firm to the next.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 23, 2021

Law firms leaders quickly learned that a willingness to adopt new technologies into their firms was a requirement for survival during the pandemic. Of course, the effect of the pandemic on the practice of law varied greatly from one firm to the next.

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LawTechnologyToday

APRIL 2, 2021

The evolution of the legal technology industry has progressed significantly over the last few years. This has resulted in the provision of legal services and the practice of law needing to adapt accordingly. Additionally, courts and other legal resource centers were closed to help curb the spread of the disease.

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Mondaq

AUGUST 18, 2022

In 2020, Ocorian Law was launched as a law firm embedded within Ocorian, offering both a unique set of services and close alignment with the rest of the Ocorian business. With a vision.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 15, 2021

million seed round in October 2020. “Today’s consumer expects a seamless user experience with instant gratification, and the same applies for legal services. Related: LawNext Episode 16: Lawmatics Founder Matt Spiegel on Automating Legal Marketing. Lawmatics delivers both, he said.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

million pre-seed funding round led by two venture capital firms, Maple , which invests in companies with Canadian roots, and Haystack , which invests in early-stage companies. ” He distinguished Bench IQ from legal analytics companies such as Lex Machina or Pre/Dicta. The Toronto-based company recently closed a $2.1

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LawTechnologyToday

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In today’s legal landscape, customer expectations are reaching new heights, fostering a worldwide digital revolution across man sectors. The legal realm is no exception to this transformative wave. Modern legal clients are seeking convenience and flexibility. They want a swift, hassle-free, and secure payment experience.

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Cenza

MARCH 30, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, corporate legal departments and law firms around the world struggled to meet the new normal’s demands. Organizational restructuring and changing legislation have resulted in increased legal spending. What is Legal Process Outsourcing? Why Does LPO Matter? The Need for LPO.

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MyCase

JUNE 22, 2021

Of course, the legal profession has not been immune from this phenomenon. I’ve written about quite a few recent legal industry surveys, each of which offers unique and useful data about the impact of the pandemic in the here and now and in the future.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

While we once might have thought these issues were temporary, many legal professionals continue to operate virtually, and even when we are fully free of the pandemic, many of us are likely to continue to practice virtually, at least part of the time. Pennsylvania Bar Association Formal Opinion 2020-300 (April 10, 2020).

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LegalTalkNetwork

MARCH 4, 2020

ABA TECHSHOW 2020 kicked off with its 4th annual Start-Up Pitch Competition on February 26th. In addition to being geared towards practical aspects of legal practice, the unconference sessions facilitated excellent networking opportunities. Stay tuned to hear the three main ways law firms are responding to those mandates.

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LawTechnologyToday

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

According to recent comprehensive surveys , COVID-19 for the most part did not devastate the legal industry in 2020, at least not the same extent as industries like restaurants and hospitality. The studies indicate that on average most larger firms saw “mid-single-digit revenue growth” in 2020.

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LawSites

AUGUST 9, 2022

As states seek to find innovative ways to address the access-to-justice crisis, a key component has been eliminating or loosening the prohibition on non-lawyer ownership of law firms. Just two weeks earlier, Utah had approved sweeping changes in legal services regulation that that allowed non-traditional legal services providers.

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LawSites

MAY 10, 2021

Last August, Arizona became the first state to eliminate the ban on non-lawyer ownership of law firms. In its statement announcing the order , the court described its move as making “far-reaching changes that could transform the public’s access to legal services.”. Thank You To Our Sponsors.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 10, 2022

At its annual Clio Cloud Conference today, the law practice management company Clio released the 2022 edition of its annual Legal Trends Report – its seventh year of the report. The challenge for every law firm is to meet the expectations of clients and employees while balancing business objectives in a fluctuating economy.

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs are delighted to be offering live online classes , which start on Wednesday 27 January 2021. To celebrate the announcement of our next class, we are offering an early bird discount of £100 to all Students who enrol before 30 November 2020. Who is ILSPA ?

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LawSites

JANUARY 21, 2022

Here are some of the other legal tech stories from the week: Case Status raises $3.5 Case Status , a mobile client portal and messaging platform for law firms, raised $3.5 million in seed funding in 2020 and its venture capital funding in 2019. million in seed funding in 2020 and its venture capital funding in 2019.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As awful as was the year 2020 for so many reasons, my year-end report last year found reasons to be optimistic. The silver lining of 2020,” I wrote, “is that we have been forced to consider changes that were long overdue and then given the opportunity to implement those changes.”. It is as if we are serving time in a legal tech limbo.

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MyCase

JULY 27, 2021

Last month I shared some of the key results about from a recent survey of the legal profession, the 2021 Wolters Kluwer Future Ready Lawyer Survey: Moving Beyond the Pandemic. from a broad range of law firms and legal departments. Client satisfaction.

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MyCase

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

2020 was perhaps one of the most disruptive years for law firms in recent history. And while many firms struggled to stay afloat, others adapted with ease in ways that all practices can replicate. 7:12 – The Biggest, Sweeping Industry Change of 2020. 13:17 – How Law Firms Are Coping With Change.

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MyCase

JANUARY 26, 2021

It’s unclear when the pandemic will abate, and as a result charting a course for your law firm for the upcoming year is no easy task. Solo and Small Firm Legal Technology Guide. As we head into the new year, there’s a high likelihood that your firm’s workforce will need to work remotely at some point.

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SimplyLawJobs

MAY 14, 2021

However, many law firms across the world struggled with restrategising their corporate footprints and tiptoeing into the virtual world. Despite the seeming difficulty of this new reality, the legal market seemed to adapt quickly, with virtual court proceedings becoming a regular occurrence. So let’s get started.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 28, 2022

You can also check out the most popular episodes of 2021 , of 2020 and of 2019. Joshua Schwadron On Pivoting His Legal Tech Company to A Law Firm to Compete with His Former Customers. Jeff Pfeifer of LexisNexis on Partnering with NetDocuments to Enrich Law Firm Data. Top 15 of All Time.

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InHouseOps

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Iris Jones, chief marketing and client development officer with Akerman, highlights how a firm’s culture plays a role in client retention and satisfaction, the growth of women general counsel at Fortune 500 companies and why the next generation should embrace artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Constandinos (Deno) Himonas, the Utah Supreme Court justice who spearheaded the state’s first-of-its-kind regulatory sandbox to license new forms of legal services and providers, is retiring from the court. “These are exciting times in Utah’s legal market,” he wrote. 29 letter to Utah Gov. .

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InHouseOps

APRIL 29, 2021

Jonah Paransky, executive vice president and general manager of Wolters Kluwer’s ELM Solutions, reflects on the effects COVID-19 will have on the legal industry moving forward, as it relates to diversity, alternative legal service providers, and what he’s both concerned and excited for looking ahead.

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