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Engagement Party: Your Fee Agreement Is More than a Recitation of the Cost of Legal Services

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

The job, as they see it, is to get the fee out there, and to define the scope of legal services, as quickly as possible – so that the client will sign off, and so that the lawyer can go back to what they really want to do, which is to practice substantive law. Add a Document Disposition Clause.

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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

LawSites

That makes the Technology Initiative Grants awarded annually by the Legal Services Corporation all the more significant, as they are among the few funding sources specifically targeting such technology. Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut will use a $150,593 grant to create a cloud-based pro bono portal.

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On LawNext Podcast: Documate Founder Dorna Moini on Rebranding As Gavel and How Law Firms Can Productize their Legal Services

LawSites

Last week, Documate , the no-code document automation platform, rebranded as Gavel , a move designed to better reflect the company’s mission to become the platform of choice for legal professionals and legal organizations wanting to “productize” the delivery of legal services by packaging services as online legal products.

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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

LawSites

That makes the Technology Initiative Grants awarded annually by the Legal Services Corporation all the more significant, as they are among the few funding sources specifically targeting such technology. Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut will use a $150,593 grant to create a cloud-based pro bono portal.

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A Guide to Transforming Into A Virtual Law Firm

LawSites

. “In order to create a successful virtual law firm, a lawyer needs to consider developing a business plan tailored specifically for virtual law practices, implement secure communication tools, create a remote work culture that fosters collaboration and productivity among team members, adopt cloud-based document management solutions compliant (..)

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How Boutique Law Firms Benefit From Practice Management Software

CARET Legal

Utilizing a practice management software can simplify your operations and significantly enhance your practice. As a boutique law firm, your specialized legal services have undoubtedly carved a unique space within the legal landscape.

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Why Do Lawyers Need to Keep Up with Legal Technology?

LawTechnologyToday

Lawyers should stay abreast of legal technology trends because the legal industry is rapidly evolving, and technology is transforming how legal services are provided. By embracing technology, law firms can position themselves for success in the modern legal industry. Why do Law Firms Need to Invest in Technology?