NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

According to the recently-released 2020 Clio Legal Trends Report , 23% of legal consumers think law firms are closed. Making matters worse is that only 2% of lawyers believe that legal consumers think law firms are closed. That, in itself, is a problem for lawyers.

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 7, 2020

It’s published in five volumes: “Online Research,” “Technology Basics & Security,” “Law Office Technology,” “Marketing & Communication Technology,” and “Litigation Technology & E-Discovery.” Respondents to the 2020 Survey were asked if their firms budget for technology. Budgeting is Essential.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

District of Columbia Court of Appeals, Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law, Opinion 24-20 (March 23, 2020). Pennsylvania Bar Association Formal Opinion 2020-300 (April 10, 2020). Synopsis: Working from home has become the new normal, forcing law offices to transform themselves into a remote workforce overnight.

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Blumberg

JUNE 7, 2021

Law Office Reality. The Coronavirus introduced a new tradition of masking in April 2020 when the CDC recommended wearing masks to avoid infecting others and to protect wearers. Attitudes and regulations about mask-wearing continue to evolve as the Covid-19 Pandemic winds down and offices reopen. Accommodation.

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MyCase

APRIL 29, 2022

Law firm credit card processing techniques are becoming a gold standard for reducing payment delays and enhancing cash flow. Adopting a modern credit card processing system will give your office an edge by offering greater accounts receivable success percentages and improved workflow efficiency. Saves Time and Boosts Efficiency.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As awful as was the year 2020 for so many reasons, my year-end report last year found reasons to be optimistic. The silver lining of 2020,” I wrote, “is that we have been forced to consider changes that were long overdue and then given the opportunity to implement those changes.”. It is as if we are serving time in a legal tech limbo.

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LawSites

AUGUST 4, 2022

The recommendation for the change came from the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Technology and the Legal Profession, which said in its report, issued in 2020 , that it chose the specific requirement over a general one because of the importance of protecting client and law firm data.

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MyCase

JANUARY 12, 2021

That’s why it’s so important to have a full understanding of the ethical implications when lawyers and other law firm employees work remotely. First, there are the ethical issues related to using remote technology tools to run a law firm and practice law. The ethics of running a virtual law firm.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 27, 2021

Microsoft Teams is intuitive, easy to use, and organically increases law firm collaboration. For example, users can see when others are available, and when they are out of the office or busy. She was Co-Chair of the 2020 ABA TECHSHOW Planning Board and is author of the ABA book “ Evernote as a Law Practice Tool.”.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Spoiler alert: we did not see anything like the movement to the cloud we expected in 2020. Nonetheless, we still expect the practice of law to be much more cloud-intensive in the near future than it is now, with courts and clients driving many of the changes. Small and medium-sized firms report the highest use—roughly 65%.

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The Legal Ease

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, the ABA and the Legal Technology Resource Center conduct a legal technology survey seeking information from law firms of all sizes about how they use technology for everything from cybersecurity to cloud computing services to marketing and more. Law Office Technology. These articles are known as TechReports.

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Blumberg

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Law firms can likewise use out-of-the-box solutions to encourage lawyers and staff to return to their offices. Some lawyers and staff may be reluctant to return to the office due to personal situations or health issues. 16, 2021 Rosemary Kupfert, Why Do Law Firms Need Human Resource Management Software? ,

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The ABA Legal Technology Survey Report is published in five volumes: “Online Research,” “Technology Basics & Security,” “Law Office Technology, Marketing & Communication Technology,” and “Life & Practice.” Budgeting and Planning for Technology Is Essential.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 15, 2022

She worked at one of the largest international corporate law firms in Asia before opening her own virtual practice. She was Co-Chair of the 2020 ABA TECHSHOW Planning Board. If you’re still taking paper notes I highly recommend looking into a digital notepad! Find her on LinkedIn at cattang and on Instagram @AmericanAttorney.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The 2022 ABA Legal Technology Survey Report is published in five volumes: Online Research, Technology Basics & Security , Law Office Technology , Marketing & Communication Technology, Litigation Technology & E-Discovery. This overview will focus on the technology budgeting and planning for small to medium sized firms.

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LawSites

MARCH 6, 2023

The programs were informative and compelling and the numbers of both attendees and exhibitors exceeded the pre-Pandemic numbers of TECHSHOW 2020. The atmosphere was highly energized, the audience was highly enthusiastic, and the overall focus skillfully maintained that balance between practical and cutting edge.

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MyCase

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

The events of 2020 only served to accelerate that trend. Although the most recent Report was released at the end of 2020, it contains data obtained from lawyers through the early months of 2020. As the data from the Report shows, lawyers are increasingly relying on laptops to get work done, whether in or out of the office.

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MyCase

AUGUST 12, 2022

When hearing the term “law firm,” most people think of partners—the attorneys that make up the face of the firm. In this article, we’ll discuss how to build the right team for your law firm, including attorneys, paralegals, office managers, and more. Build the Right Team . Do we need another associate?

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MyCase

AUGUST 12, 2022

When hearing the term “law firm,” most people think of partners—the attorneys that make up the face of the firm. In this article, we’ll discuss how to build the right team for your law firm, including attorneys, paralegals, office managers, and more. Build the Right Team . Do we need another associate?

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Law firms were forced to really evaluate the necessity of the technology they use in their firm and what potential technology is missing that could be useful. Research USA compiled data from 410 completed law office technology questionnaires to answer these questions. This increase is not an outlier.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Cybersecurity is a nemesis for law firms these days. Law Office Technology. Last year, the number was 83% and 77% in 2020. The 2022 Survey gives us some insight into the various security tools law firms have available. Law firms with 2-9 lawyers were at the low end with 30.4%.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As awful as was the year 2020 for so many reasons, my year-end report last year found reasons to be optimistic. The silver lining of 2020,” I wrote, “is that we have been forced to consider changes that were long overdue and then given the opportunity to implement those changes.”. It is as if we are serving time in a legal tech limbo.

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MyCase

AUGUST 7, 2023

As a result, many law firms seek out legal assistants to keep everything running smoothly and boost their productivity. Most successful law firms employ support teams with a mix of paralegals and legal assistants, however, the duties of a legal assistant can vary a great deal depending on who you ask.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The onset of COVID in March of 2020 forced many attorneys to both adopt and become adept with these technologies. Seventy-five percent of all respondents report having some type of training available at their firm (compared with 67% in 2021, 59% in 2020, and 60% in 2019).

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Cenza

MARCH 30, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, corporate legal departments and law firms around the world struggled to meet the new normal’s demands. This implies the high demand for legal services, with corporations and law firms seeking an alternative strategy to manage large volumes of work while keeping costs low and profits high.

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Conflict of Laws

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The 2020 update [2] , 2022 update [3] , and 2023 update [4] were also posted on Conflictoflaws.net. Renee M Wong, Attorney at Goldberger and Dubin PC (New York); Dr. WANG Yahan, Associate Professor, Henan University School of Law; Mr. 1] To date, we have collected 109 cases involving China and 26 foreign States and regions.

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Conflict of Laws

AUGUST 22, 2023

The 2020 update and 2022 update were also posted on Conflictoflaws.net. Renee M Wong, Attorney at Goldberger and Dubin PC (New York); Dr. WANG Yahan, Associate Professor, Henan University School of Law; Mr. To date, we have collected 98 cases involving China and 25 foreign States and regions.

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Conflict of Laws

AUGUST 24, 2022

The 2020 update was also posted on Conflictoflaws.net. Renee M Wong, Attorney at Goldberger and Dubin PC (New York); Dr. WANG Yahan, Associate Professor, Henan University School of Law; Mr. To date, we have collected 89 cases involving China and 24 foreign States and regions.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

She was previously supervising graduates of the Paralegal Studies and Office Assistant program during their practicums as an office manager at Morrow Law, but she much prefers her current role working in higher education because it allows her to make a greater impact in educating future legal professionals.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s also because every law firm has a different definition of what a legal assistant is. That was at a time when law firms had legal secretaries. It started a decade or two ago when law firms were having hard times filling the secretary positions. Then, in 2020 the ABA did a 180. Probably not.

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MyCase

DECEMBER 30, 2020

The unforgettable year that was 2020 is nearly over. As you prepare your firm for the new year, you’ll need to take into account the continuing effects of the pandemic and ensure that you build resiliency into your law firm’s business plan. 2021 Law Firm New Year’s Checklist.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 19, 2021

The most-read articles on Attorney at Work this year focused on personal technology how-tos, along with law firm management, productivity and profits. When 2020 finally ended, pundits and publications searched for a word to encapsulate the year. . Attorney at Work’s Top 20 Law Firm Management Articles of 2020.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

The group contends that Patel’s rhetoric led to a subsequent attack on the well-known UK immigration law firm Duncan Lewis Solicitors. Just days after Patel’s comments, Cavan Medlock allegedly visited the firm armed with a large knife and threatened to kill a staff member. Glenn Kato, Attorney, Katon Law, USA.

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ALPS

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Heidi was formerly the deputy director of lawyers concern for lawyers in Massachusetts, and lead the Massachusetts Law Office Management Assistance Program. She is the author of Evernote as a Law Practice Tool. And I started to consult with some firms. And so that happened in January of 2020. Now, what do we do?

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