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ABA Ethics Opinion on Virtual Law Practice:

Patently O

I have probably given six or so CLEs this past year on ethical issues in law practice, and the need for technological competence is a critical factor, as is the related need to ensure good document retention: lawyers should use reasonable care and memorialize a client’s important decision in something other than a text or phone call.

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Why Do Lawyers Need to Keep Up with Legal Technology?

LawTechnologyToday

Technology can automate routine tasks such as document review, legal research, and timekeeping, allowing lawyers to focus on more complex legal work by utilizing document management software, legal research databases, and e-discovery software. This can help firms to work more efficiently and increase billable hours.

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What I Learned in Paralegal School vs On The Job

Paralegal Bootcamp

The courses in legal research and writing equipped me with the ability to efficiently locate and analyze relevant statutes, regulations, and case law. Document Management and Organization Being the only paralegal for seven attorneys means having to manage 100+ cases efficiently.

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How Law Firms Are Using AI: Quick Case Summaries and More

CARET Legal

These platforms use sophisticated algorithms to efficiently navigate through vast databases, returning only the most relevant case laws, statutes, and secondary sources. This powerful combination is revolutionizing time tracking, refining billing processes, enhancing document management, and delivering analytics for more efficiency.

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6 Ways to Automate Your Criminal Defense Practice

Rocket Matter

Look for helpful integrations like the automatic calculator of the statute of limitation. Create and Find Legal Documents Faster with Document Automation and Management. Document management tools are crucial to criminal defense firms. You’ll never have to redo a legal document because of small errors again.

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Why is Legal Docketing Important?

MyCase

The system might also be used to track and manage all documents involved in multiple patent applications, and stay up-to-date on all federal, state, and foreign procedures and deadlines. . On the other hand, a small family law firm could leverage a much simpler docketing system that focuses on calendaring.

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Will AI Replace Lawyers? 4 Expert Opinions

MyCase

Embracing AI and training to use these tools to automate administrative, routine tasks will allow us to reduce the time we spend on manual data entry and analysis, client intake, and document management. AI will better equip us to support our attorneys.