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Find legal technology and law practice management insights, education, trends, and actionable takeaways to advance your firm.

January 7, 2021
Best Legal Research Tools in 2021 for Your Law Firm
Having hands-on resources for your law firm’s needs will undoubtedly create more meaningful research that drives cases forward. This has been a game-changer for smaller firms who once had to shell out huge expenses for legal research software. Check out what you could be missing!

January 6, 2021
Reviews & Millennials Part 1: How Your Online Presence Can Make or Break Your Firm
8 out of 10 millennials will not buy anything without reading a review first and 77% trust reviews they read on brand websites. So what's the takeaway here? Reviews are crucial, learn why.

December 28, 2020
Changes to 1099 Forms You Need to Know for 2020
This year, the IRS released form 1099-NEC, a new form that will change the way 1099-MISC reporting has been handled for years. Do you know what they are? Is your firm ready to handle them? If not, we've got your back, take a look at everything you might be missing!

December 17, 2020
It’s Time to Smooth Out Your Year-End Closing Process
For many firms, accounting is a huge pain point. It’s time-consuming and tedious, but it’s also crucial. Because of this, we have tried to make the process as easy as possible for you by compiling a list that includes some basic, monthly procedures that your firm may find useful.

December 15, 2020
Calendaring Part 2: Beating Missed Deadlines and Breaking Bad Habits
According to the American Bar Association, nearly a quarter of all legal malpractice claims are based on lawyers procrastinating or failing to calendar. Don't let this be you! Learn what you can do to ensure your firm is staying efficient and meeting deadlines.

December 10, 2020
End the Write-Off: Collection Strategies to Close Out the Year
Attempting to collect on unpaid invoices is not a fruitless endeavor, no matter how aged the invoice is. Let’s look over a few quick tips to point you in the right direction.

December 8, 2020
Calendaring Best Practices: Seems Simple, but Is It?
Calendaring seems so simple and trivial, but there is nothing more critical to your day-to-day operations than an accurate and up-to-date calendar. Check out some calendaring best practices and learn how your firm can establish a successful workflow.

December 3, 2020
Data Security Risks of Third-Party Vendors
Cloud software is really enticing, but make sure you know where your third-party vendors are storing your data. Learn why it's way more important than you may think.

November 24, 2020
6 Billing Features Your Firm Needs
If your firm lacks the necessary legal billing processes, your practice won’t be sustainable. Proper client billing is not a one size fits all approach – learn what you must do to create a system that allows you to be flexible and profitable.

November 19, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Legal eBilling And Why Your Firm Needs It
Learn why eBilling has boosted efficiency and accuracy in law firms, all while saving time. By getting bills out more efficiently, clients have more time to review and pay their bills, keeping everything more organized than ever before.

November 17, 2020
Determining Your Firm's Profitability in 5 Steps
In a world of uncertainty, how do you determine your firm's profitability? How can you make decisions that will be in the best interest of both your firm and your clients? Let's take a look.

November 12, 2020
Billing Workflow and Automation: Why Your Firm Needs Them
The purpose of a billing workflow is two-fold: save your firm time and drive the collections process. Technology can help you bill while you work, get your invoices out much faster, and reduce your bottom-line. We’ll show you how.

November 10, 2020
8 Tips to Improve Your Firm’s Collection Process Right Now
Unfortunately, clients don’t always pay on time. And did you know that there are specific reasons that lead to bills going unpaid? We've got eight tips that will help assist you and your firm with expediting your billing and improving your collection process.

November 5, 2020
How to Provide Exceptional Customer Experience
The core of conducting good business lies in placing customers at the forefront of everything you do. The world we live in today is vastly different than it was even a few years ago, but delivering the best client experiences is still possible, let us show you how.

November 3, 2020
Standing Out in Today's World: How Communication and Branding Can Make or Break Your Firm
Your firm's brand matters. Learn what we have found about the importance of communication and data collection, why you need metrics to gauge your ROI, and automation tools that will make your marketing process worth your while.

October 27, 2020
The Modern Law Firm: Breaking Out of Comfort Zones and Old School Methods
With the level of competition we are seeing today, firms are faced with a choice: to modernize or not. Check out what we think.

October 22, 2020
Efficiency in the Digital Age: Best Communication Tools for Law Firms
Both internal and client communications have been changed forever. Moving forward, it’s time to take charge and find ways to use law firm communication tools that prioritize security and efficiency for everyone involved – including clients. Learn what legal communication tools could do for your firm.

October 20, 2020
Everything You Need to Know About Communicating With Your Clients Via Text: The Good and the Bad
We are in an age of hacking, there is no getting around that. Let’s take a look at the threats your firm faces, the obligations you have with your clients when you communicate through text, and how to protect yourself while you communicate in today’s day and age.

October 15, 2020
The Business of Law Part 2: Running a Client-Centered Law Firm
The purpose of a client-centered law firm, and why many firms have moved toward it, is to set themselves apart and be more competitive. Learn why this is a client-centered model is critical and how it will keep you profitable for years to come.

October 13, 2020
The Business of Law Part 1: In the Age of the Consumer
With access to the internet, consumers can now decide for themselves when, where, and at what price point a licensed attorney is required. So, how do law firms move forward and differentiate themselves, scale, and align with customers in a way that meets the needs of our changing society in 2020 and beyond?

October 8, 2020
Staying Ahead of the Curve: Bolstering Efficiency Through Automation
Constant developments in automation have made law firms considerably more profitable. Let's discuss the ways legal automation tools help bolster efficiency in a way that benefits your firm, and doesn’t add unnecessary steps or complications.

October 6, 2020
Dawn of a New Digital Age: How Firms Can Transform to Meet Our New Digital Normal
Emerging digital technologies are uniquely positioned to disrupt how law firms conduct their businesses today. With the adoption of these technologies, firms can provide better client services and attain higher revenue-driven results.

October 1, 2020
How to Pitch New Legal Practice Management Software to Your Management Committee
Over the years, we have compiled some tips and tricks on how our clients have successfully pitched purchasing practice management software to their law firms. We found that the firms who have adopted new technology look for the best ways, venues, and times to voice their ideas and concerns—using rhetorical skill, driven data, and interpersonal connections to move the right leaders to action.

September 29, 2020
The Disadvantages of Working Remotely: How Legal Professionals Can Overcome Them
While there are considerable advantages to working from home, there are also disadvantages of remote working for legal professionals that need to be addressed. In this pandemic, and moving forward, some degree of remote work will become commonplace, so it’s time to get ahead on managing performance and balancing the pros and cons that will inevitably crop up.