LawTechnologyToday

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

It’s a big part of the reason why many law firms have historically been slow to adopt new technology. . In this article, we’ll explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected law firm technology decisions, share essential steps to take and questions to ask when evaluating technology for attorneys. . Legal Research .

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 23, 2024

Accessible! For many clients, hiring a lawyer is a major expense. in 2022), it’s the right time to look at your current rates and see if you’re charging enough to remain profitable. The fact is that even the best-run law firms need to adjust their processes occasionally.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Why the billable hour matters Reports state that many attorneys bill between 1,700 and 2,300 hours per year , so not tracking all your time accurately can lead to tens of thousands in lost revenue. Second, law firms track the billable hours of each attorney.

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LawTechnologyToday

JANUARY 31, 2023

We hear a lot about legal technology changing the way law firms operate, but technology doesn’t drive change: it empowers law firms to make the changes they want to make, or that they need to make to stay competitive and grow their businesses. And that’s just the lawyers. And, that option matters to them.

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MyCase

JUNE 14, 2022

Legal marketing is not something most lawyers like to think about. Still, it’s an essential part of running a successful law firm. After all, you can’t possibly practice law without clients. Law firms must continually update their marketing strategies to stay productive and profitable in today’s competitive landscape.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Each year the American Bar Association’s Legal Technology Resource Center surveys ABA members to discover how lawyers are using technology in their practices nationwide. The published results represent one of the most comprehensive technology surveys of lawyers available. Consumer expectations have changed over the years.

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Rocket Matter

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The Small Firm’s Guide to Big Tech. While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, there’s never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. 2022’s takeaways . Like any year, 2022 threw a unique set of challenges at the legal industry. Free Guide.

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MyCase

JUNE 14, 2022

Legal marketing is not something most lawyers like to think about. Still, it’s an essential part of running a successful law firm. After all, you can’t possibly practice law without clients. Law firms must continually update their marketing strategies to stay productive and profitable in today’s competitive landscape.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Now two years from the “shutdown,” lawyers are slowly returning to normal, or what some now are calling the “new normal.” In 2022, 41% of respondents reported using the desktop as their primary computer. For larger firms, this number has remained fairly steady since 2019. In terms of use of case/practice management software.

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Let’s look at seven common time-tracking problems and how lawyers can easily solve them. If a lawyer is keeping track in Microsoft Excel or—dare we say!—by With an investment in an automated legal time tracker , lawyers just need to click start and stop when they like. Bonus! Those are only some of the issues.

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LawSites

JULY 12, 2022

If you are looking for a scorecard naming those who are leading the charge on innovation in law, you can do no better than the Fastcase 50 , the annual listing by the legal intelligence company Fastcase that honors 50 of the law’s “smartest, most courageous, innovators, techies, visionaries, and leaders.”.

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LawSites

AUGUST 4, 2022

states mandate technology training as part of a lawyer’s continuing education requirement, Florida and North Carolina. New York had previously, in 2015, adopted the duty of technology competence for lawyers. Only two other U.S. Related: 40 States Have Adopted the Duty of Technology Competence.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Here’s the thing—if every lawyer at your firm loses track of just ten billable hours a month, and if that lawyer’s rate is $200 per hour, your firm is missing out on $24,000 per lawyer per year. Let’s repeat: that’s if a lawyer loses track of just ten billable hours per month. And it’s more common than you think.

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Conflict of Laws

AUGUST 24, 2022

On 21 August 2022, China Justice Observer released the 2022 version of the List of China’s Cases on Recognition of Foreign Judgments. The full version of the 2022 List of China’s Cases on Recognition of Foreign Judgments is available here. Written by Dr. Meng Yu and Dr. Guodong Du, co-founders of China Justice Observer*.

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MyCase

AUGUST 12, 2022

When hearing the term “law firm,” most people think of partners—the attorneys that make up the face of the firm. In this article, we’ll discuss how to build the right team for your law firm, including attorneys, paralegals, office managers, and more. Not all firms employ the entire hierarchy of lawyers.

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MyCase

AUGUST 12, 2022

When hearing the term “law firm,” most people think of partners—the attorneys that make up the face of the firm. In this article, we’ll discuss how to build the right team for your law firm, including attorneys, paralegals, office managers, and more. Not all firms employ the entire hierarchy of lawyers.

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Rocket Matter

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

If you had a dollar for every time a lawyer wanted more time in the day…well, you’d probably have enough to retire. Time is always in short supply for law firms, especially for firms with limited resources. in 2022), it’s the right time to look at your current rates and see if you’re charging enough to remain profitable.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 24, 2023

in 2022), it’s the right time to look at your current rates and see if you’re charging enough to remain profitable. Download free guide Five tips to improve time tracking for attorneys Build a productive, effective time-tracking routine with these five Rocket Matter-approved time-tracking tips for you and your law firm. 1.

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Rocket Matter

JULY 11, 2023

Just like all professional expects to be paid correctly and in full for their services, lawyers should be paid for their billable time. But if that’s the case, then why are so many lawyers undercharging their clients and losing billable time? Why do lawyers lose billable time ALL the time? They do, and they always have.

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LawTechnologyToday

AUGUST 15, 2022

Every Monday and Wednesday, we have featured a woman from our class of 2022. Carol Schlein is Founder/President at Law Office Systems, Inc. Legal tech pioneer as woman lawyer turned legal tech consultant. Trusted tech advisor to hundreds of law firms! Today we have Carol Schlein! Creative Problem solver.

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

But let’s get specific, because time tracking inflicts specific damage on your law firm. According to the American Bar Association, lawyers who wait until the end of the day to record their time lose 10-15% of their billable hours , and those who wait until the end of the week lose 25%.

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Rocket Matter

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Time flies, especially in a busy law firm where every minute is spent on client consultations, drafting legal documents, court appearances, case research—and yes, the occasional YouTube video during break. But tracking and managing that time often slips through the cracks during the daily hustle.

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Rocket Matter

AUGUST 29, 2023

OK, that’s going way back.) New tools and technologies are emerging every day that provide law firms with advantages and opportunities. And lawyers that track time hastily often have to spend more time reviewing client invoices, which eats into billable hours. That’s where automated time trackers come in.

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Rocket Matter

APRIL 4, 2023

What is “lean” law methodology? By using this methodology, law firms can open up more time in their day to prioritize their clients and provide an exceptional client experience. Rest assured: lean management is not some scary overlord tactic to squeeze more productivity out of an already maxed-out team.

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MyCase

MAY 10, 2022

Were you looking for a list of the best websites for lawyers in 2022? Wondering what the best websites for attorneys do right in 2022? Why Should a Law Firm Have a Website? People expect to find information about you and your law firm online. What Makes a Good Law Website?

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Rocket Matter

DECEMBER 5, 2023

If you’re looking to save time and be more productive as a lawyer, look no further than developing stronger time management. The problems stem from a lawyer’s time-tracking habits—from Post-it notes to Excel, from an online or physical calendar, it can be very manual. All of this manual time-tracking adds up to lost billable hours.

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

You know many attorneys at your firm are burning the midnight oil. According to the American Bar Association, lawyers who wait until the end of the day to record their time lose 10–15% of their billable hours, and those who wait until the end of the week lose 25%. These numbers are sobering because they add up fast.

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Rocket Matter

MAY 9, 2023

With some notable exceptions, such as document assembly, though, lawyers have been reluctant to embrace automation. Incorporating new technologies into your law firm can feel like a big leap. Greater convenience A 2022 survey found that nearly 90% of consumers use some form of digital payment regularly.

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Conflict of Laws

AUGUST 22, 2023

The 2020 update and 2022 update were also posted on Conflictoflaws.net. Please note that in In re DAR (2022) Jing 01 Po Shen No. The first of its kind was the Spar Shipping case reported in 2022, in which an English monetary judgment was recognized in China for the first time. Another noteworthy case is S D Biotechnologies Co.

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Rocket Matter

MAY 16, 2023

It’s ideal for law firms and their clients when itemizations on invoices are clear, transparent, and accurate. Undercharging leads to lost profits for the firm. in 2022), it’s the right time to look at your current rates and see if you’re charging enough to remain profitable. Download free guide 4.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Cybersecurity is a nemesis for law firms these days. One resource specific to the legal profession is the ABA’s 2022 Legal Technology Survey Report. Law Office Technology. This means training is an important part of the success of your law practice. Law firms with 2-9 lawyers were at the low end with 30.4%.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 26, 2022

Just midway through 2022, there have been more than 330 mass shootings in the U.S. When I examined the issue of personal safety for lawyers a few years ago, statistics showed that violence against lawyers and other legal professionals was on the rise. Understanding Lawyers’ Personal Safety Risk . Revenge is the No.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 31, 2023

For firms that use hourly rates, clients are billed for this time by the hour. Billable hours are the basis of most legal fee calculations, and putting in enough billable hours is essential to the profitability of law firms—that’s why they generally seek to maximize the number of billable hours that associates and partners put in.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Legal time-tracking software is a tool designed specifically for law firms and legal practitioners that’s used to record, track, and bill for hours spent on various legal tasks. in 2022), it’s the right time to look at your current rates and see if you’re charging enough to remain profitable.

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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

APRIL 15, 2022

Having entered the second quarter of 2022, more than a few of us are wondering whether to upgrade our productivity toolbox. So we asked our experts: What’s your favorite app or service for staying connected, productive and on target to meet your goals in 2022? Related reading: “ Lawyer Tech Tips: Collaboration Tools.”).

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Do lawyers return to the office or not? If a law firm is unable even to decide whether its staff should return to the office, or when that return should happen, or how to structure that return, then how can that firm implement lasting and innovative changes in its technology infrastructure and systems?

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