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

JANUARY 24, 2023

Axiom , a company that is one of the longest-running alternative legal services providers, this week stepped into the world of regulated legal services as it formally launched Axiom Advice & Counsel , an Arizona law firm. That follows from Arizona’s historic decision in 2020 to become the first U.S.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 20, 2022

Law firms of all sizes are feeling pressure to meet client demand for both tailored services and greater efficiencies in this rapidly changing industry. Legal teams are being pressed to control costs and better respond to changing regulatory and risk management obligations. According to Gartner Inc., Trends to Watch in 2022.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 26, 2021

Contract attorneys have made it possible for legal organizations to level up their teams’ expertise without increasing headcount. . Law firms didn’t let the pandemic get in the way of profitability or performance in 2020. on average in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to Thomson Reuters — and 15% among AmLaw 100 firms.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In an interview Tuesday, Ovbiagele said the idea for the company originated from Jeffrey Gettleman , a former partner at Kirkland & Ellis who is now Bench IQ’s cofounder and vice president of legal services. ” He distinguished Bench IQ from legal analytics companies such as Lex Machina or Pre/Dicta.

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In November, the organization Frontline Justice launched with the mission of addressing the escalating access to justice crisis by empowering a new category of legal helper, the justice worker. The organization has an ambitious mission: To clear the way for justice workers to exist in all 50 states by 2035.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

While we once might have thought these issues were temporary, many legal professionals continue to operate virtually, and even when we are fully free of the pandemic, many of us are likely to continue to practice virtually, at least part of the time. Pennsylvania Bar Association Formal Opinion 2020-300 (April 10, 2020).

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ABA Journal

APRIL 2, 2021

The legal services industry lost 1,400 jobs in March, leaving it 35,000 jobs behind where it was in March 2020—the month that the coronavirus outbreak…

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LegalTalkNetwork

MARCH 4, 2020

ABA TECHSHOW 2020 kicked off with its 4th annual Start-Up Pitch Competition on February 26th. In addition to being geared towards practical aspects of legal practice, the unconference sessions facilitated excellent networking opportunities. Keynote Speaker Mary Shen O’Carroll.

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LawTechnologyToday

APRIL 2, 2021

The evolution of the legal technology industry has progressed significantly over the last few years. This has resulted in the provision of legal services and the practice of law needing to adapt accordingly. Additionally, courts and other legal resource centers were closed to help curb the spread of the disease.

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Mondaq

AUGUST 18, 2022

In 2020, Ocorian Law was launched as a law firm embedded within Ocorian, offering both a unique set of services and close alignment with the rest of the Ocorian business. With a vision.

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LawTechnologyToday

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

In today’s legal landscape, customer expectations are reaching new heights, fostering a worldwide digital revolution across man sectors. The legal realm is no exception to this transformative wave. Modern legal clients are seeking convenience and flexibility. They want a swift, hassle-free, and secure payment experience.

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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. Organizational restructuring and changing legislation have resulted in increased legal spending. What is Legal Process Outsourcing? Why Does LPO Matter? The market size says it all.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Using legal data for strategic law firm planning is no longer reserved for BigLaw. A great example of how firms can use short-term trends to shore up their practices and prepare for downturns comes from the dramatic decline in bankruptcy cases filed in 2020. Short-Term Trends.

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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

OCTOBER 10, 2022

At its annual Clio Cloud Conference today, the law practice management company Clio released the 2022 edition of its annual Legal Trends Report – its seventh year of the report. The Legal Trends Report includes Clio’s billable hour index, which measures the average cost for an hour of legal services in the U.S.

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Modern consumers demand convenience, security, and flexibility when paying for their goods and services, and like it or not; legal clients are no different. The trend of clients paying their legal fees online or with a credit card is undeniable, but are lawyers allowed to accept payments online? Short answer: yes.

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LawSites

MAY 10, 2021

In ordering that change, as well as a package of additional reforms, the Arizona Supreme Court acted on the recommendations of a task force that had called for fundamental changes in the regulation of legal services, all with the goal of enhancing access to justice. Thank You To Our Sponsors.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 15, 2021

million seed round in October 2020. “Today’s consumer expects a seamless user experience with instant gratification, and the same applies for legal services. Related: LawNext Episode 16: Lawmatics Founder Matt Spiegel on Automating Legal Marketing.

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs are delighted to be offering live online classes , which start on Wednesday 27 January 2021. To celebrate the announcement of our next class, we are offering an early bird discount of £100 to all Students who enrol before 30 November 2020. Who is ILSPA ?

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LawSites

AUGUST 9, 2022

Just two weeks earlier, Utah had approved sweeping changes in legal services regulation that that allowed non-traditional legal services providers. But in approving the resolution today, the ABA added an endorsement of a resolution it adopted in 2020 that was designed to encourage state efforts at innovation.

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MyCase

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

2020 was perhaps one of the most disruptive years for law firms in recent history. 7:12 – The Biggest, Sweeping Industry Change of 2020. In many ways, the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of modern, more pragmatic operational practices in the legal industry. 47:43 – What Modern Legal Consumers Expect From You.

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JURIST

APRIL 28, 2021

The deal was agreed to on December 31, 2020, and was ratified by the European Parliament on April 28 by a vote of 660 for, five against. However, important markets like financial and legal services are not addressed in this deal. Moreover, provisions were made for the fishing, energy, and air traffic sectors.

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LawSites

JANUARY 13, 2022

The company says the licensing “uniquely positions Elevate to address customer needs that require some aspect of legal practice along with technology, consulting, or services for ‘run the company’ business operations.” Arizona Licenses First Three Alternative Business Structures for Delivering Legal Services.

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InHouseOps

APRIL 29, 2021

Jonah Paransky, executive vice president and general manager of Wolters Kluwer’s ELM Solutions, reflects on the effects COVID-19 will have on the legal industry moving forward, as it relates to diversity, alternative legal service providers, and what he’s both concerned and excited for looking ahead.

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LawSites

MAY 1, 2023

There were two notable moves in the legal tech world announced today, both to newly created positions, as the law f irm Crowell & Moring announced that it has named Alma Asay as its first chief innovation and value officer, and Relativity said that it has named Laurie Usewicz as its first chief partner officer.

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Cenza

MAY 19, 2021

Contract lifecycle management (CLM) has become a hot topic in the legal space; a must-have solution for CXOs looking to get a handle on their legal agreements. Given the shift in legal automation, the adoption and implementation of contract management solutions are gaining significant ground. Contact us today.

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LawSites

JANUARY 21, 2022

Here are some of the other legal tech stories from the week: Case Status raises $3.5 million in seed funding in 2020 and its venture capital funding in 2019. million in seed funding in 2020 and its venture capital funding in 2019. Brightflag adds Legal Service Requests module. FileTrail acquires Teravine.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 23, 2021

That’s why I found this year’s Thomson Reuters Institute 2021 Report on the State of the Midsize Legal Market, which was produced in collaboration with the Georgetown Center on Ethics and the Legal Profession, so interesting. In comparison, firms that were slow to adapt paid the price and spent the much of 2020 playing catch up.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 23, 2021

That’s why I found this year’s Thomson Reuters Institute 2021 Report on the State of the Midsize Legal Market, which was produced in collaboration with the Georgetown Center on Ethics and the Legal Profession, so interesting. In comparison, firms that were slow to adapt paid the price and spent the much of 2020 playing catch up.

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Customs & International Trade Law

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

The Burundi Sanction Regulations were originally issued in 2016 to provide immediate guidance to the public. To receive an email notification whenever a new post is published, please subscribe to our weekly blog here.

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SimplyLawJobs

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Are you thinking of kick-starting a legal career but have no idea where to start? The legal industry is growing, and individuals seeking legal services are ready to pay handsomely to get top-notch services. Careers in the legal industry are always evolving, and you need to adapt to fit what the job market demands.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Constandinos (Deno) Himonas, the Utah Supreme Court justice who spearheaded the state’s first-of-its-kind regulatory sandbox to license new forms of legal services and providers, is retiring from the court. “These are exciting times in Utah’s legal market,” he wrote. 29 letter to Utah Gov.

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JURIST

JULY 5, 2022

The European Union (EU) Tuesday officially approved two landmark pieces of digital consumer protection legislation: the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Digital Services Act (DSA).

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 19, 2021

This involves client representation, offering legal advice (solicited or otherwise), and drafting legal documents. Offering Legal Advice. The definition of legal advice as a concept tends to be vague and ambiguous. The definition of legal advice as a concept tends to be vague and ambiguous. Negotiating Client Fees.

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SimplyLawJobs

MAY 14, 2021

Despite the seeming difficulty of this new reality, the legal market seemed to adapt quickly, with virtual court proceedings becoming a regular occurrence. By early April of 2020, about 40% of law firms had adopted a hybrid work model, and this number has steadily increased over the past months.

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LegalTalkNetwork

APRIL 30, 2021

In 2020, the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker verified at least 930 press freedom incidents in 79 cities since May 25, 2020, when Minneapolis police killed George Floyd. Legal-adjacent careers on the rise. Because of a paradigm shift in the delivery of legal services, many traditional paths to legal careers are on shaky ground.

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