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

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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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$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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When a General Retainer Agreement Makes Sense and When It Doesn’t

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Retainer payments in CARET Legal When It Makes Sense: The Green Lights The following “green light” situations illustrate when a general retainer agreement could be the most beneficial choice for both the law firm and the client. We also illustrate what legal practice management software (LPMS) can contribute to the process.

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Building a Better Law Practice: 7 Reasons to Specialize

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In legal services, specialization has been spurred by rapid change. Commoditization of Legal Documents. Common legal documents and forms such as wills, real estate agreements, contracts and divorce agreements are now available online. The business world has increased in complexity over the last 20 years.

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Ethical Considerations for Flat Fee Billing

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QUESTION: I’m a solo practitioner with a general practice handling everything from real estate transactions to family law. They provide the client with some certainty about the cost of legal services and lawyers with more financial stability and consistency in taking on client matters. When Are Legal Fees Earned?

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Clients Are Spending More on Legal Tech: Can Smaller Firms Keep Up?

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Increasing complexities in a number of industries are creating the need for high-value legal expertise. The ABA Task Force on Legal Needs Arising out of the 2020 Pandemic identified practice areas experiencing rapid growth in demand since 2020, including family law, insurance, data privacy, cybersecurity, labor and health law.

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Document Automation: Streamline Workflows and Get More of Your Time Back

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That’s exactly why many firms have adopted automation to streamline the process of drafting and managing these essential documents. Consider the example of a client engagement agreement for a certain legal service—perhaps an estate plan or corporate formation. Managing these documents is an essential and time-consuming task.