NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I’ve got some surprising news: some lawyer didn’t invent the idea of CRM software. Neither were the relational databases that serve as the backbone for law practice management softwares built for law firms. Is any legal version of a CRM going to be as impactful , widely-used or feature-rich as Salesforce is ?

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Paralegal Bootcamp

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Legal Research and Writing In my first year of studying Paralegal Studies, my school provided us with Westlaw/LexisNexis (legal research software) that we used for legal research purposes. This knowledge helped me have a general overview of the types of cases and helped me differentiate between the different areas.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2023

It used to be that you only had to worry about email notifications: popping up, binging. Now, lawyers are getting notifications from everywhere: case management softwares , CRMs, Slack channels, chat feeds, Zoom chat, etc. In every software you use, you have power over the notification settings.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

For one thing, case management softwares now often include CRM-style applications or features, making it more likely than ever before that you can allow your leads to schedule a consultation time via the scheduling program, and then make a payment via the proprietary payment system, that lots of law practice management softwares have developed.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 17, 2021

Litigation Software as a New Litigation Paralegal. We will break down the paralegal technology skills into three categories of software: administration, matter management, and practice-specific applications. Note: We are not listing any specific names of these software providers because we do not endorse one over another.

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CARET Legal

MAY 1, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the legal world, transforming key practices including case reviews, legal research, contract analysis, and predictive analytics. AI is changing this scenario, providing a more efficient and effective way of conducting case reviews.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

AUGUST 18, 2022

These days, most law firms have invested in a law practice management software solution – that’s a relational database organized around matters ; and, it helps law firms to better organize their cases. Law practice management, or case management, software often becomes the business software hub for lawyers that adopt it.

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CARET Legal

MARCH 20, 2024

Just like piecing together a complex puzzle, each piece representing a unique challenge, handling appellate cases requires careful attention and understanding. Managing appellate cases can be an overwhelming task because of the unique complexities involved. Luckily there’s a solution that simplifies the process.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

APRIL 3, 2023

Law firm owners swap into and out of software on a regular basis, including primary tools, like case management software. Now, certainly, some of that is justified, because some attorneys do a deep dive into product offerings that deliber true alternatives that represent an improvement on what they had been using.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 17, 2023

Even if you don’t work at a firm specializing in technology, you will still use computers and software daily. Using Litigation Technology Effectively Litigation technology can be tricky, but learning how to use it effectively is worth it and important for a litigation paralegal. Now Available On-Demand!

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

Lawyers make ad hoc decisions about business management , all the time. Attorneys often overestimate how much money they make, and underestimate how much money they pay out, in terms of case expenses and overhead. Want to discover more about your own practice, using data? We can help.

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CARET Legal

MARCH 13, 2024

Keep track of important tasks and deadlines with a cloud-based task management system 2. By using communication tools like messaging apps, emails, or video conferencing, you can streamline internal communication and avoid confusion. Here are some attorney time management tips to help you stay on top of your game.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

This often happens with productivity software and law practice management software. The former can include tools like video conferencing and internal chat as product features (meaning you don’t have to pay any more money to use them); and, the latter can include tools like e signature and epayment as product features.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Email is good for email; but, when law firms start to try to expand the uses of email into broader technology functions – that’s where they run into trouble. Like when attorneys try to convert their productivity software into case management software. (In Emailing sensitive documents can be a problem, too.

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MyCase

APRIL 1, 2024

Rely on this information, alongside unbiased reviews from bar associations and other firms, to vet your software options efficiently. A trustworthy partner delivers more than a software application or a set of features. What Are Different Types of Legal Software Solutions? The most common include: 1.

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CARET Legal

MARCH 8, 2024

Enter law firm management software—an innovative solution that not only addresses the challenges of outsourcing law firm administrative support, but also offers a host of benefits to supercharge your firm’s efficiency. Picture a robust case management system where all case-related information is at your fingertips.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 7, 2021

I just started at a new law firm last month, and I’m a little overwhelmed trying to get up to speed on my cases. I am the lead paralegal on two very big cases and they haven’t had a paralegal for at least 4 months before I started. But there are two other reasons to do this in addition to being able to manage the information.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MARCH 10, 2023

There’s actually lots of different tactics you can use to eliminate unnecessary meetings, reduce the time spent in meetings you need to have and/or better organize those necessary meetings. The majority of law firm meetings are centered around case updates. Or, maybe ping someone in your case management software.

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CARET Legal

MAY 3, 2024

Thus, certain traditional practices can deter this new generation of talent: Outdated Technology: Using outdated software or technology can be a red flag for tech-savvy candidates who are used to efficient, modern systems. Legal practice management software is critical in supporting this approach.

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JURIST

AUGUST 12, 2021

Apple reached a settlement Tuesday to end a copyright lawsuit it initiated against Florida startup Corellium LLC for Corellium’s “virtual” version of the iPhone used for research to detect potential bugs. The trial for the case was to begin on August 16. However, Apple and Corellium settled the lawsuit on Tuesday.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

It’s not going to be easy, but these tips for managing your personal injury cases will make it doable. I’m going to give you steps to take to get up to speed on all of those case files. 3 Things To Do When Managing Your Personal Injury Cases. Have a Case Checklist for Every Case. Don’t panic.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

AUGUST 8, 2022

Knowing your profit margin is useful for finding out how much you ‘net’, in terms of revenue f rom your practice. You could also consider the notion of an effective hourly rate = how much you make per hour, minus your case expenses. What you really make i s your gross profit minus the cost of expenses for running your business.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

When I shifted some of my responsibilities to mentoring new hires, I quickly learned that our new up-and-comers could use a hand. As paralegals, we look for the blind spots, or red flags, with our cases, witnesses, and in our legal strategies. Many firms use software to manage cases such as Filevine, Clio, or MyCase.

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MyCase

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Is your law firm taking advantage of legal software to streamline your law firm’s processes from client intake to the final bill? By taking advantage of the latest legal software features, your law firm will run much more smoothly. Lead management. Contact management. Client Intake.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

AUGUST 9, 2020

2) Also, law firms tend not to focus on utilizing technology throughout the trust account management process, and errors tend to occur when busy lawyers (or their staff) use analog methods to try to balance accounts, or review account balances. There’s a couple of reasons for that: (1) Lawyers are pretty bad at math, finance.

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MyCase

APRIL 24, 2023

Law practice management software (LPMS) is growing at an accelerated rate among law firms looking to improve business competitiveness, productivity, and profitability. When Should I Upgrade My Cloud-Based Law Firm Management Software? The best law practice management software works for you—not against you.

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MyCase

AUGUST 18, 2023

Without a robust system in place to keep track of it all, the sheer volume of cases, documents, deadlines, and communications can quickly become overwhelming. Enter legal matter management, a strategic approach that empowers law firms to stay on top of their never-ending workload—all from one centralized location.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Smokeball is a law practice management software with document assembly capabilities. Smokeball has an unusual name, to be sure; but, it actually comes from a famous legal case , which just about every substantive law-loving attorney can appreciate. (I I love the smell of precedent in the morning.)

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

When faced with challenging daily tasks, such as managing invoices and reconciling trust account transactions, even the most brilliant legal minds struggle to build a successful practice. . Time-Tracking Software . To resolve these issues, attorneys are turning to legal time management software.

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FDA Law Blog

MAY 6, 2024

FDA interprets the “software” definition to include software that is firmware or programmable logic in addition to software in a medical device (SiMD) or software as a medical device (SaMD). As part of the premarket submission review, FDA will assess whether there is a “reasonable assurance of cybersecurity.”

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LawSites

MAY 16, 2023

The majority of law firms use just five or fewer unique software products, according to a legal industry study published today by the law practice management company Smokeball. Among solos, 89% use five or fewer products. In firms of 2-10 lawyers, 86% use five or fewer products. Document management, 47%.

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CARET Legal

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

There’s one piece of advice that every law firm technology consultant should be giving: Invest in a comprehensive, scalable legal practice management software. But it’s not about who has the most high-tech gadgets or the latest software. This isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation.

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InHouseBlog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) and Exterro, the leader in Legal GRC software, once again partnered on an in-depth survey of in-house legal departments, this time producing the 2023 Legal Technology Report for In-House Legal Professionals. Key Takeaway #4: Legal departments are looking to broaden technology use cases.

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CARET Legal

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The introduction of legal trust fund management software has revolutionized the management of these accounts, making the process simpler, more efficient, and less prone to errors. The ethical management of client funds is a pivotal responsibility that falls on the shoulders of lawyers.

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CARET Legal

MARCH 1, 2024

One of the most time-consuming tasks for legal professionals is creating case briefs. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through creating automatic case brief templates in practice management software, using CARET Legal’s features to provide context. Facts: Here, you summarize the key facts of the case.

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LawSites

MARCH 19, 2024

Already, its products are used every day by lawyers throughout the United States to file court cases, track court dockets, search court records, and arrange service of process, and it integrates with most major law practice management platforms. On the latest LawNext podcast, our guest Ed Watts , CEO of InfoTrack in the U.S.,

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The insights are not just about the use of different technologies but what impact those technologies have on law firms. Are firms continuing to adopt cloud-based software for their remote workers? What new software products are growing in use? Cloud-based Software. Remote Access Software. Instant Messaging.

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