NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Neither were the relational databases that serve as the backbone for law practice management softwares built for law firms. Is any legal version of a CRM going to be as impactful , widely-used or feature-rich as Salesforce is ? While it may not be perfect, there is a lot to recommend legal-facing software tools.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 9, 2023

At its annual Clio Cloud Conference in Nashville today, the law practice management company Clio introduced an array of major new products and product updates, calling the series of announcements its most expansive product update ever in its 15-year history. (I I discuss the product updates and enhancements in a separate post today.)

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CARET Legal

APRIL 24, 2024

A must-have feature of legal practice management platforms, case management software, centralizes all your case files, communications, billing, and scheduling in one platform — it’s truly like having a command center for your law firm. The benefits of such software are numerous.

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CARET Legal

APRIL 12, 2024

The answer lies in law firm management software. It involves a complex array of tasks such as managing client relationships , overseeing case management, preparing documents, and so much more. The answer lies in law firm management software. Case Management Managing multiple cases simultaneously can be overwhelming.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

On today’sLawNext, it’s a Clio double header, featuring two separate interviews with two of Clio’s top product-focused executives – one with Jonathan Watson , its chief technology officer, and the other with Hemant Kashyap , chief product officer – both recorded live at the Clio Cloud Conference in Nashville in October.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The two-day conference featured two keynote speakers. Mark Smolik gave the second-day keynote, speaking on the topic of winning strategies for new business: insights on innovation from a chief legal officer. Andrea Alliston kicked off the first day with a talk on leading through change, complexity and disruption.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

AffiniPay , the parent company of law practice management company MyCase , has sold off the legal accounting software Soluno to another law practice management company, Actionstep , in what the New Zealand-based Actionstep says is an important milestone for its expansion into the U.S. and Canadian markets.

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LawSites

JANUARY 24, 2024

AffiniPay is kicking off this initiative by releasing the first two of these features in beta within the MyCase law practice management platform. AffiniPay is kicking off this initiative by releasing the first two of these features in beta within the MyCase law practice management platform.

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LawSites

APRIL 11, 2024

While the last few years have brought an abundance of new and innovative legal tech products to market, the fact of the matter is that not every new product will succeed. Let’s revisit five of the most momentous legal tech fails of the last 10 years. Let’s revisit five of the most momentous legal tech fails of the last 10 years.

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LawSites

JANUARY 10, 2024

What are the nuances of driving innovation within a law firm or legal department? For an inside perspective on that question, we speak with Rachel Dooley , who at the time of this recording was chief innovation officer at the law firm Goodwin Procter, and Ilona Logvinova , managing counsel and head of innovation for McKinsey Legal.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Stories are increasingly common of lawyers who leave law practice to start legal technology companies, but few achieve the level of success as an entrepreneur of Matt Spiegel. He was a criminal defense lawyer in 2009 when he founded MyCase , one of the earliest cloud-based law practice management companies.

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CARET Legal

APRIL 8, 2024

The relentless pursuit of billable hours in the legal profession often leads to overwork and burnout, undermining lawyers’ well-being and job satisfaction. Billable Hours Recap report in CARET Legal Exhausting Case Work Consider, for instance, a lawyer handling a complex litigation case.

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The Estrin Report

APRIL 19, 2022

What does it take to become a successful lawyer in your particular niche or practice area? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. This week, we feature Emily Weber of Foley & Lardner LLP. Our Interview was Featured on Attorney at Work!

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LawSites

JANUARY 16, 2024

If you are hungry to learn more about the latest trends and developments in legal tech, then keep the last week of January open on your calendar, as there are three separate legal tech conferences worthy of your time. 1 Legalweek is the OG of legal tech conferences. Legalweek, Jan. This year, it runs Jan. 29 to Feb. 29 to Feb.

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CARET Legal

MARCH 8, 2024

Enter law firm management software—an innovative solution that not only addresses the challenges of outsourcing law firm administrative support, but also offers a host of benefits to supercharge your firm’s efficiency. This time difference can lead to missed opportunities, client dissatisfaction, and even potential legal repercussions.

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CARET Legal

MARCH 4, 2024

Legal trust accounting software, usually a capability of robust legal practice management software, is a powerhouse of accounting benefits for attorneys and trust managers. When it comes to managing legal trusts, accuracy is non-negotiable.

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LawSites

JANUARY 3, 2024

Today on LawNext, we feature two brief, back-to-back interviews with the founders of two separate legal tech startups, both recorded live during the inaugural Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal Conference held recently in New York City. Clark was previously on LawNext in January 2002.)

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Law practice management company Clio said today that Lawyaw, the document automation software it acquired in 2021, will now be called Clio Draft. “It also sets us up to enhance the future capabilities of legal document innovation by consolidating and centralizing our efforts. . Secure document storage.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Mark Smolik , chief legal officer at DHL Supply Chain Americas, will be the keynote speaker on the second day of the Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal Conference taking place in New York City Oct. Inside Innovation: Views From a Law Firm and In-House Legal Department.

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 16, 2024

Ordering our morning coffee, tracking our fitness goals, and even managing fantasy football teams—they handle pretty much whatever we throw at them. The benefits of mobile apps for your law firm Whether it’s managing time, coordinating with team members, or staying on top of your cases, the apps below share key benefits for your law firm.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This information provides a detailed summary of activity for the quick and accurate creation of timesheet entries – without the extra chore of manual time tracking.   “We know that time leakage is one of the main reasons for law firms’ lost revenue,” said Ajay Khatri, general manager of Rocket Matter. “In

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LawSites

MARCH 7, 2023

On this episode of LawNext, we take a closer look at Smokeball , the law practice management company whose roots are in Australia but that is firmly entrenched in the United States. They describe some of features that they believe distinguishes Smokeball from other practice management platforms.

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CARET Legal

APRIL 5, 2024

Lawyer burnout is a significant and prevalent issue in the modern legal profession. However, practice management technology is increasingly becoming a viable solution to curtail lawyer burnout. Long work hours, heavy caseloads, and the intense pressure of the legal profession are some of the key causes of lawyer burnout.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 30, 2021

Whether you are a lawyer, working as the position of legal technology operations director, or performing any other role, the ultimate goal of your law firm is to help your clients and your business succeed. Every legal professional can give their best and manage their work by experimenting with these tools, apps, and platforms.

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CARET Legal

MARCH 20, 2024

Managing appellate cases can be an overwhelming task because of the unique complexities involved. An appellate case management system is a tool that can make a significant difference in a law firm’s operations, helping navigate these challenges effortlessly. Luckily there’s a solution that simplifies the process.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 18, 2023

When it is the inaugural Knowledge Management & Innovation for Legal Conference (or KM&I for short). The Programs The conference organizers promised a conference that would focus on “value, innovation, and knowledge management for legal professionals.” When is a new conference not exactly a new conference?

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Cenza

AUGUST 24, 2023

Streamlining Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) implementation is crucial for ensuring a smooth and efficient process. Managed legal service providers like Cenza can play a significant role in simplifying the implementation process. Define the processes and workflows you want to improve. Integration with other tools (e.g.,

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LawSites

MARCH 1, 2022

Lawmatics , a company whose product provides client relationship management (CRM), client intake and marketing automation for attorneys, is now adding timekeeping and billing tools, with the goal of offering law firms a comprehensive platform with everything they need to manage their administrative sides.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

On this episode of How It Works : PracticePanther , a leading cloud-based law practice management software solution that serves tens of thousands of legal professionals in 170 countries. He provides an overview of the software, and then demonstrates five key features: Using intake forms to generate contacts.

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MyCase

JANUARY 24, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is not a fleeting trend, but a critical tool reshaping the future of the legal profession. Embracing this technological revolution is imperative for lawyers and legal professionals who aim to remain competitive and relevant. MyCase IQ boasts groundbreaking legal AI software features.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

With ABA TECHSHOW beginning Wednesday, you can expect several companies to introduce new products and features this week. First up is the online payments company LawPay , which today is announcing a new product tier, LawPay Pro, that enhances the standard LawPay electronic payments platform with the addition of legal billing features.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

But legal tech news announced today suggests otherwise. In an integration between two law practice products, Lawmatics , the legal CRM product founded by Matt Spiegel in 2017, now integrates with MyCase , the law practice management platform that Spiegel originally founded in 2009 and left in 2015.

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LawSites

MAY 2, 2022

The law practice management company MyCase today introduced MyCase Drive , a feature that provides users with the ability to synchronize folders and documents between their desktop computers and the cloud-based MyCase platform. Read more about MyCase on the LawNext Legal Technology Directory. ”

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Sooner or later, every lawyer in solo or small firm practice asks themselves whether they should create a law firm website — or how long they can put it off. According to the ABA 2021 Legal Technology Survey , 86% of law firms use social networks for online marketing, with LinkedIn being the most popular choice. Control Your Content 3.

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CARET Legal

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

There’s one piece of advice that every law firm technology consultant should be giving: Invest in a comprehensive, scalable legal practice management software. Importantly, this software should be one that is constantly being enhanced, updated, and evolving to meet the changing needs of the legal industry.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Smokeball is a law practice management software with document assembly capabilities. 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 More Time and Billing Features Within Smokeball.

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