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Introducing the Trade Secret Case Management Judicial Guide

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Menell* who took on the pro bono task of assembling and managing a fabulous team of leading lawyers to create the Trade Secret Case Management Judicial Guide. The guide will quickly become leading the go-to source as Federal Judges manage their growing trade secrecy caseloads. – D.C.

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Patent Case Management Goes Cross-Institutional and Global

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Prior to the mid-1990s, patent litigation took place in district court silos. District judges managed these cases based on their general litigation background, which rarely extended to patent cases. Although initially put forth as a voluntary case management model, practitioners quickly embraced these rules.

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What is a Litigation Paralegal?

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A litigation paralegal assists the attorney with many case management duties, from the complaint through the trial and the appeal. Three primary areas of case management responsibility include: Draft pleadings and discovery. Draft pleadings and discovery. As part of this, time management is important.

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Examples of Automated Legal Workflows for Law Firm Efficiency 

CARET Legal

It’s important to note that workflows can be automated by indicating a specific date for one task or event — like the date of a court hearing, or the close date of a sale. Change of ownership notices: Automatically draft and send out change of ownership notices 1 day after closing.

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How to Quickly Remove Administrative Tasks Off Your Attorneys’ Plates

CARET Legal

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. Document automation features in law firm management software can simplify this process immensely.

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Care and Feeding: How to Keep Clients Updated on Cases

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Of course , you don’t need to do that for everything (don’t make the move from being non-communicative to annoying) , eg – you don’t have to tell the client that you drafted a motion, but you will likely want to let them know when you bring that motion before the court, and the result. Client Portals. Notification Software.

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The Best Legal Technology & Tools for Lawyers (2024)

CARET Legal

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. Case delays often occur due to lost files or miscommunication.