Did you know that the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, which govern attorney ethics, were created in 1983, the same year that Microsoft introduced Word? In fact, the rules, which have been adopted in every state, have not been modified significantly since 1983 to address the massive impact of technology on the practice of law.
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There are a lot of myths and misinformation out there about legal technology that can cause law firms to stall important decisions regarding vendor partner selection or upgrading their systems. I’d like to debunk some common myths about legal tech—from robots replacing lawyers to addressing legal tech integrations—and provide some practical tips your firm can use today.
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Responses to the Pa. Bureau of Workers’ Compensation’s latest “Tip of the Month – Copying and Pasting from PDF to Word Document.
In today’s legal field, the use of technology has become a critical component of many attorneys’ litigation strategies. Technological innovation has led to the introduction of preparation and presentation technology for attorneys.
Legal professionals at small law firms wear multiple hats. Backed by fewer resources, many devote a large part of their day to tedious and time-consuming tasks, from painstakingly tracking their billable hours in a spreadsheet to sifting through bills to spot outstanding payments. The result? Legal professionals aren’t spending nearly enough time helping their clients with legal matters—and it shows when it comes to their bottom line.
At its annual RelativityFest user conference in Chicago, the e-discovery company Relativity announced several new tools and features for e-discovery, privacy and compliance, data management, translation, and more.
Your potential clients are looking for well-qualified legal representation that they can trust. Check out this post to learn how case studies help bridge the gap by providing a concrete illustration of your successes in practice.
With increased digitization of business processes and services affecting all industries and enterprises, the need for accessible digital tools continues to grow. In certain instances, the implementation of accessibility best practices may be legally required.
General counsels typically have a limited budget for document review outside of litigation, but by taking a strategic approach, it needn’t be expensive. Strategically knowing where to look and what to look for significantly reduces the resources and time necessary to craft a story and, subsequently the cost.
Many legal professionals face the frustration of working at a firm that will not embrace technology. If you’re feeling stuck at a firm that insists on doing things manually, you’re not alone.
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