LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The ABA TechReport combines data from the annual ABA Legal Technology Survey Report with expert analysis, observations, and predictions from leaders in the legal technology field. Since 2001, the ABA Legal Technology Survey Report has polled lawyers for their opinions about the legal technology options available to them.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 11, 2022

Technology becomes an ally for many of us who are confronted with these challenges. The following paralegal technology tools, apps, and websites can permit a smoother transition to hybrid work and online environments while at the same time, sustaining the flow and social integration that are so necessary for legal professionals.

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MyCase

AUGUST 25, 2023

Criminal justice technology is a popular topic, thanks in part to television shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Beyond flashy displays and digital crime scene recreations, there are also technology tools that help criminal defense lawyers provide better, more efficient representation. What Is Criminal Justice Technology?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 17, 2023

Technology is an integral part of any business, including law firms and legal departments. Even if you don’t work at a firm specializing in technology, you will still use computers and software daily. However, litigation technology can be tricky to understand. Technology can help you as a litigation paralegal in many ways.

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LawTechnologyToday

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Tremendous opportunities exist for transactional practitioners to leverage technology to optimize outcomes. Each trend has its roots in the now well-established field of litigation-support technology. Creating a robust document repository also allows for the reuse of client documents and attorney work product. Automation.

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ABA Journal

MARCH 12, 2021

Lawyers seeking to comply with their ethical duties would be wise to upgrade a wide variety of technology services they utilize, attorney Megan Zavieh …

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 7, 2022

Where will you focus your technology spending in the next months? So we asked our experts: What do you think small law firms should (or should not) be spending their technology dollars on in 2022? So we asked our experts: What do you think small law firms should (or should not) be spending their technology dollars on in 2022?

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MARCH 31, 2022

Lawyers are generally not super tech-savvy. And, that’s not meant as a slight to attorneys. Lawyers are just busy with substantive work. And so, attorneys often lean on staff to assist with technology matters. That person may be a lawyer or a non-lawyer.

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LawTechnologyToday

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

We are living in a technologically advanced aged. Like everything else, the legal practice is wired in and integrating technology into every aspect of litigation. The attorneys who do not take advantage of these tools will have trouble keeping up. Microsoft Word is the top program for attorneys to draft documents.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Let attorneys be attorneys and leave the admin work to those who get paid to get it done. It’s a battle as old as WordPerfect versus Word: Should lawyers type? Since lawyers have keyboarding skills, how many can be assigned to one admin assistant? Am I saying lawyers shouldn’t know how to do administrative work?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

Things Attorneys Look For In a Paralegal. Attention to Detail Problem-solving Technology Skills Proactive Mindset Professionalism Time Management Research Skills Strong Work Ethic Communication Skills Organization Skills. Do you want to know what things attorneys look for in a paralegal? Pro Tip from an Attorney.

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CARET Legal

APRIL 5, 2024

Lawyer burnout can significantly impact a lawyer’s ability to perform and deliver quality work, affecting productivity, revenue and client relationships. Lawyer burnout is a significant and prevalent issue in the modern legal profession. What Causes Lawyer Burnout?

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The ABA TechReport combines data from the annual ABA Legal Technology Survey Report with expert analysis, observations, and predictions from leaders in the legal technology field. The published results represent one of the most comprehensive technology surveys of lawyers available. Fixing Fees. Budgeting for The Future.

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The ABA TechReport combines data from the annual ABA Legal Technology Survey Report with expert analysis, observations, and predictions from leaders in the legal technology field. The results of the 2022 ABA Legal Technology Resource Center’s Legal Technology Survey are in. Demographic Information.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JULY 22, 2023

Broadly speaking, lawyers take on too much. This, of course, leads to a whole host of problems, including that attorneys have higher incidences of alcohol and drug dependence, as well as depression, than does the general population. But, the fact is that this also has a direct effect on how much a lawyer can make.

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MyCase

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

In a few of my recent posts I shared data on lawyer demographics, diversity , stressors, and future plans obtained from the recently released ABA Profile of the Profession 2021. The Report also includes a lot of interesting data about lawyers’ use of technology. Online legal resources.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 21, 2023

Advances in technology are having a profound impact on personal injury cases. From gathering evidence to providing expert testimony, the use of technology is revolutionizing the way lawyers and medical professionals approach these cases.

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LegalReader

JULY 15, 2021

For lawyers and attorneys looking to grow their online presence and discover valuable insights regarding customer behavior, Google Analytics is a great tool to use.

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LawTechnologyToday

APRIL 18, 2023

“Professed technological incompetence is not an excuse for discovery misconduct” is not a court holding you want to see (James v. In today’s legal profession, lawyers must be technologically competent. Currently, most states have created the duty of technology competency by adopting some form of Model Rule 1.1

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 17, 2024

The post Top Digital Marketing Trends for Lawyers in 2024 appeared first on Attorney at Work. Annette Choti | The legal marketing landscape will be heavily influenced by tech — but not just AI. How will these trends shape your 2024 marketing strategy?

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LawTechnologyToday

OCTOBER 25, 2021

This month, we asked our panel to tell us about technology training and support. How do you keep abreast of the changes in the law and its practice, specifically with regard to the benefits and risks associated with relevant technology? In addition, I subscribe to various podcasts and newsletters focused on legal technology.

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Above The Law

MAY 22, 2024

Many attorneys are clueless. The post How Savvy Lawyers Build Their Law Firm Rate Sheet appeared first on Above the Law. Here's how you can avoid being one of them.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The pandemic forced estate planning attorneys to adapt, leading to the unexpected benefit of building more efficient and rewarding practices. This sparked the 2-Hour Lifestyle Lawyer™ movement, which emphasizes leveraging technology and streamlining tasks to free up time for client relationships and personal life.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The post Harnessing ChatGPT: A Primer for Lawyers appeared first on Attorney at Work. Palmer | Q: "How can I show my firm that using generative AI shouldn’t be intimidating and can be done within ethical guidelines?"

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 4, 2024

The post Judicial Preferences, AI, and Leveraging Technology in Complex Litigation appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers. Ari Kaplan interviews Geoffrey Vance, chair of Perkins Coie's E-Discovery Services and Strategy Group, and Ross Guberman of BriefCatch.

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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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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The post ChatGPT Is a Lot More Valuable to Lawyers Now appeared first on Attorney at Work. Hot Off the Presses: Meta AI Chatbot Trained with User Posts and ChatGPT Is Not Limited to September 2021 Data.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

It does little good to be a Top Lawyer if nobody knows about it. Whether it happens by accident or design, Top Lawyers are known. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. Did you want to be an attorney “when you grew up”? – Chere Estrin.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MARCH 23, 2020

Just because you want to be a modern lawyer, that doesn’t mean that you have to give up all of your paper. For lawyers, the love of paper persists; it often hearkens back to a prior age of law practice. Many lawyers just like to write on paper, to hold it. A lot of attorneys still print files to review.

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MyCase

JULY 27, 2022

As technology has grown, so has the threat to data security. The American Bar Association (ABA) states, “Technology changes and the law must follow.” . Like most of us, attorneys conduct a fair amount of business via email. Can Lawyers Use Regular Emails Like Gmail? Why Do Attorneys Need a Secure Email?

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 18, 2022

Advances in technology and access to legal staffing is helping rural lawyers improve workflows and operate more efficiently. Compared with their counterparts in urban and suburban regions, rural attorneys often have less reliable access to critical skill sets and tools to support their practice.

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MyCase

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

New technologies continue to evolve the legal landscape. As lawyers adapt to recent industry-wide changes prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic, many wonder: What’s next? In this guide, we’re breaking down what attorneys need to know about legal technology, including: . A brief overview of legal technology .

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 3, 2022

What does it take to become a successful lawyer? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices, and we’re highlighting their top five tips here. This week, the spotlight is on immigration and divorce lawyer — and social media star — Marina Shepelsky.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? Did you want to be an attorney “when you grew up”? When Shakespeare said “first kill all the lawyers,” it was meant as a compliment. Even if I didn’t!

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LawTechnologyToday

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Billable hours are the lifeblood of profitability for lawyers, but they represent only a fraction of a lawyer’s workday. According to the 2022 Legal Trends Report , attorneys spend a mere 2.6 Solution: The attorney should not bill both clients for the same hours worked.

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InHouseBlog

MARCH 2, 2021

A handbook for in-house lawyers ? While written by David Sclar from his perspective as an in-house lawyer focusing on technology issues, the book may be just as useful for a broader in-house audience as many of the tips and suggestions apply at all levels of in-house counsel life.

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