November, 2019

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How one paralegal made the Bestseller list and got on national TV

The Estrin Report

the book is a survivor’s anthem. It’s about Jessi’s struggle during the time she spent crawling through three decades of trauma and tragedy that claimed her life, and her journey trying to find her way to reclaim what was lost or stolen. We told it in an raw and authentic way. And we didn’t sugarcoat a thing. Our souls are on those pages.

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New or Noob: How Law Firms Tend to Hire

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Every lawyer I’ve ever met wants to do everything on their own. In other words, every lawyer secretly desires to be a solo attorney. Of course, there comes a time when your business grow s to the point that you need some real help; and, since you can’t clone yourself, it’s necessary to hire. Many attorneys who start to hire want to do so as cheaply as possible; and, that often means, in addition to probably not offering substantial benefits (or, maybe opting for a contractor), that lawyer will h

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Former Orrick CEO Ralph Baxter Joins the Law Technology Now Podcast

LegalTalkNetwork

Former Orrick Chairman and CEO Ralph Baxter brings his lifetime of experience innovating law firms and advising legal technology companies at the highest level to the microphone on our Law Technology Now podcast. We are very excited to welcome him and look forward to new recordings on the way. Below is a copy of our press release with additional details and links to Ralph’s first episodes.

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How Will Google's BERT Algorithm Affect Your Law Firm Website?

The Legal Ease

As you may have heard, Google released a new algorithm, known as BERT, that will affect the results when you perform a search using Google. Is it time to panic? Pay a lot of money to an SEO "expert" to make big changes to your website? The answer is.it depends. (Sorry, I couldn't resist). If your law firm website was built to provide useful information to potential clients and others searching for information about your firm and the law in the areas of practice, this new update is li

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.

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Just call me Captain Obvious

Legal Research is Easy

T he other day as I was doing my Librarian thing, I happened to stop and talk with a student here at the law school. Seems she was freezing. I mean, it was 47 degrees outside and what with her sitting about 20 feet from a door that opened from time to time, who could blame her for being chilled? Except that laying right next to her was a jacket. A warm jacket.

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Easy Money: Modernize Your Payment Processing Before Your Competitors Do

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

If you’re still waiting on cash, checks or money orders, there’s a better way. Consumers want, and you can offer them, electronic payment processing, via credit or debit card. Many law firms avoid this option, because of payment processing fees associated with these systems; but, the fact of the matter is that electronic payment processing tools get you more money, sooner -- and, even assuming the processing fees attached to these accounts, they still cost less than traditional payment methods w

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Legal Tech Goes Boom: What Does That Mean for Lawyers?

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Most practicing lawyers are immersed in legal technology, without following the news about legal technology. I understand that: I use Microsoft Office everyday; but, I don’t follow the news about Microsoft’s larger machinations. Of course, legal technology is a smaller subset of technology; and, many states have now added Comment 8 to Rule 1.1 of their lawyers’ rules of professional conduct, which suggest s that a lawyer’s general competency is tied to her competency respecting the use of law fi

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But I Might Die Tonight. What Happens to Your Law Firm If You Do?

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Sorry to be morbid ( that’s a great Cat Stevens’ song, though ) — but do you know what will happen to you r law firm if you die or become disabled?? Here ’ s hoping that doesn’t happen; but, if it did, are you ultimately placing the unenviable task of winding down your law firm upon your family? Over my years of consulting, I’ve seen a number of solo and small law firms fall apart, and then shutter, upon the unexpected death or disability of a founding or managing partner.?

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That Syncing Feeling: Law Firm Technology Management is About Integrating Software

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Have ever had trouble finding information in your law firm? Probably, right. Because looking for something is like the lawyer default mode. The vast majority of law firms I consult with have their client information all over the place. Every time I ask an attorney where she stores her practice documents, I get nine answers, not one. In the first instance, of course, it pays to h ave one place to store all of your stuff, because it’s easier to find all of your stuff that way.

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Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges

CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.

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Clio Cloud Conference 2019

LegalTalkNetwork

This year’s Clio Cloud Conference made its way to my home town and “ America’s Finest City ” San Diego, California. Now in its Seventh year with over 2,000 attendees, Clio’s marquee event continues to impress with top tier speakers like keynotes Glenn Greenwald, Shaka Senghor, Deanna Van Buren, and Daniel Pink whose powerful main stage talks tug at your heart strings, challenge your preconceptions, and give you a new perspective.

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