NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The hardest thing about sticking to a law firm marketing strategy is. It’s all about consistency; and, most law firms will fail in that regard – instead producing content in fits and starts, without ever getting into a groove. Want to better structure your law firm marketing plan? well, sticking to it.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

APRIL 13, 2021

Every year, when you apply for or renew your malpractice insurance, your provider asks whether you have a ‘dual calendar’ system -- like that’s good practice for running a law firm. The best practice of a ‘dual calendar’ system is a vestige from times past, when lawyers used paper calendars. Only, it’s not.

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CARET Legal

MAY 14, 2025

In a field where precision matters, calendar conflicts can derail more than just a daythey can destabilize a practice. Fortunately, these challenges are avoidable with purpose-built calendaring tools integrated within practice management software. And all too often, these events are tracked in tools that werent built for the task.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

MyCase , a long-standing case management software provider, has established itself as an effective all-in-one solution for law firms, jam-packed with in-house features. MyCase is still an effective standalone platform for law firms, but MyCase will integrate with other top-shelf technology partners when the opportunity presents itself.

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Law 360

AUGUST 23, 2024

During the slower month of August, law firms should begin working on their 2025 content calendars, planning out a content creation and distribution framework that aligns with the firm’s objectives and maintains audience engagement throughout the year, says Jessica Kaplan at Legally Penned.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 31, 2022

Managing an increasing volume of cases and court deadlines– sometimes in multiple jurisdictions – is one of the biggest time management challenges for law firms. . The firm had filed a voluntary dismissal back in 2014. The Tennessee lawyer failed to add a calendar reminder to track the statute of limitations deadline.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 30, 2022

One benefit of a calendar-year billable-hour cycle is that it takes advantage of the fact that many clients wait until the end of the year to pay their outstanding bills. The post Law Firms Should Use The Calendar Year To Evaluate Billable Hours appeared first on Above the Law.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Most attorneys should probably be ruled by their calendars, with law practices running on deadlines. That’s especially true for litigation firms, which take direction from court rules and judges about when and how things get done. If you want to streamline your processes around calendar management, we can help!

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CARET Legal

JULY 1, 2024

The dawn of integrated rule-based calendaring software has ushered in a new era of efficiency and precision in legal calendaring. Calendaring is often more complex and critical than it may appear, as it directly impacts case deadlines , court appearances, and overall practice management.

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CosmoLex

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Look for these six features when choosing a legal CRM—and put them to work for your law firm. But just as easily, a poorly designed website can create doubts about the quality of your services. Place important information “above the fold” Visitors should immediately understand what sets your law firm apart.

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CARET Legal

JUNE 26, 2024

But, for large law firms, the limitations of ERP systems are becoming increasingly apparent, and many are switching to legal practice management platforms. The information related to a case, such as emails, notes, tasks, calendar events, time records, and documents, might be scattered across different modules.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MAY 9, 2022

In the last piece in this short series, we discussed how important it is for law firms to be focused on engaging potential clients. The logical next step for most law firms is to schedule an initial consultation call. If you need to implement calendaring tools and automated workflows, we can help!

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Rocket Matter

APRIL 30, 2025

The post The Future of Law Firms: How to Adapt in a Changing Industry appeared first on Rocket Matter. Get free e-book What will the future of law firms look like in a few years? Yet, many law firms still rely on outdated systems and workflows that no longer meet the needs of todays digital-first clients.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It’s a new year, which means a clean social media calendar and another round of holidays that need fresh content. Law firms — or […] The post Take a Vacation From Your Holiday Social Media Burden With These Two Questions appeared first on Attorney at Work. What do the best holiday social media posts have in common?

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CARET Legal

JANUARY 10, 2025

Real estate law involves a variety of document types, each with its own requirements. Practice management software equipped with document automation handles the creation of these various documents proficiently, ensuring that real estate law firms can manage their caseloads with precision and ease.

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Get free e-book For modern law firms, selecting suitable tools is no longer a matter of choice but of necessity. With advanced technology for law firms, experts can reduce the time they spend on repetitive tasks and place more effort on more demanding activities like client strategy.

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LawSites

JULY 20, 2021

The cloud-based practice management platform MerusCase is today launching an integration with CalendarRules to provide rules-based calendaring of court deadlines. The integration also allows firms and users the latitude to configure rule sets based on their own preferences and workflows, such as by opting to pull in only tasks or only events.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

MyCase , a long-standing case management software provider, has established itself as an effective all-in-one solution for law firms, jam-packed with in-house features. MyCase is still an effective standalone platform for law firms, but MyCase will integrate with other top-shelf technology partners when the opportunity presents itself.

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MyCase

JANUARY 13, 2025

For law firms and attorneys, filing 1099 forms is a critical part of maintaining compliance with IRS regulations. In this blog, youll learn best practices to help your firm streamline its 1099 preparation process to meet the 2025 1099 filing deadline. What is the Procedure for Filing 1099 Forms by Deadline?

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 13, 2021

2: Trade Your To-Do List for Your Calendar. Peter Bregman, the author of “ Four Seconds: All the Time You Need to Replace Counter-Productive Habits with Ones That Really Work ,” suggests rather than working from a to-do list, we put the tasks on a calendar, which serves as our blueprint for the day.

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Rocket Matter

MARCH 26, 2025

The post 4 Common Challenges Law Firm Workflow Management Can Solve appeared first on Rocket Matter. Worse, they often pull legal practitioners away from the actual billable work leaving the firms revenue at peril. Law Firm Workflow Management : How Can Automation Help Attorneys?

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CARET Legal

MAY 3, 2024

Outdated law firm operations are causing firms to lose the top-tier talent they’ve invested significant time and resources in training. How law firms can adapt to a new workforce To attract and retain top talent, law firms need to adapt to the expectations of modern legal professionals.

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MyCase

AUGUST 23, 2021

We’re excited to announce the release of rules-based calendaring in MyCase! Why Rules-Based Calendaring? Spend less time managing critical case deadlines with MyCase’s new CalendarRules integration, which seamlessly integrates with your MyCase Calendar. Rules-based Calendaring Saves Time.

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Rocket Matter

MARCH 26, 2025

The post 4 Common Challenges Law Firm Workflow Management Can Solve appeared first on Rocket Matter. Worse, they often pull legal practitioners away from the actual billable work leaving the firms revenue at peril. Law Firm Workflow Management : How Can Automation Help Attorneys?

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Programs like Calendly and Acuity allow clients to book appointments directly onto a law firm or lawyer’s calendar, and include buffers and controls, so users aren’t overwhelmed. To get started, visit Red Cave's NCBA landing page , and start running your law practice like a business.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 17, 2021

To organize your time, find a calendaring system that works for you and put everything on the calendar: personal and professional. You could go analog with a desk calendar. You could use your Outlook calendar tied to your email. Whatever works for you is what you should do.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Whatever the input, it should not be done at the highest cost to the firm — lawyers’ time — or to the detriment of lawyers’ mental health and overall well-being. Small Law Firms” report from Thomson Reuters , the proportion of lawyers’ time spent practicing law has dropped to a new low of only 56%, barely half of their time.

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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. Billing inaccuracies can be a major headache for law firms. The result?

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As a solo law firm, you are small but mighty — able to run a lean business operation, offer customized and competitive pricing, and outperform your BigLaw competitors through personalized legal services delivery. Small Law Firms , the average small law attorney spends less than 60% of their time on the practice of law.

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CARET Legal

MAY 8, 2024

In a high-pressure environment where every second counts, managing time poorly can lead to a domino effect of problems that can be detrimental to your firm’s success. As a law firm owner, you’re no stranger to the whirlwind of activities that fill your day. Let’s dive into this together.

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CARET Legal

MARCH 13, 2024

In 2024, improving law firm efficiency is as important as ever as firms continue to face increasing pressure to improve performance, deliver services efficiently, and reduce costs. Law firms that fail to adopt strategies to improve efficiency risk falling behind their competitors.

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LawSites

JULY 28, 2021

Law practice management company Clio has acquired the automated court-calendaring company CalendarRules , Clio’s first acquisition since becoming the first law practice management company to achieve unicorn status earlier this year and its second acquisition ever. Allowing firms to set up automated reminders.

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CARET Legal

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Tools that integrate calendaring with task reminders make it easier to stay organized, even in the busiest periods, giving attorneys the control they need to balance client needs with personal well-being. Streamlining Calendar Management with workflows Calendaring tools in LPM software go beyond simple date tracking.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MARCH 13, 2022

If you want to make sure your clients are happy with what you’re doing, put a recurring four-week tickler on your calendar, to reach out to each active client of the firm. To get started, visit Red Cave's NCBA landing page , and start running your law practice like a business. Doubting Thomases, all. Then, do it.

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CARET Legal

JULY 10, 2024

By leveraging the power of mobile practice management software and fostering a supportive culture, law firms can help their employees find a healthier balance between their professional and personal lives. Calendar integration makes it easier to manage your time effectively and prioritize what matters most.

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LawSites

JUNE 15, 2023

If so, then the two most important tools in a law practice may just be the calendar and the document management system. Through the calendar, the lawyer manages time, and through documents the lawyer dispenses and memorializes advice. Update Outlook calendars for all team members from within either NetDocuments or Microsoft 365.

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MyCase

JULY 22, 2024

Law firm productivity relates to a firm’s overall efficiency, a key factor in profitability. A productive law firm uses minimal resources to complete essential tasks accurately. Productivity optimization can improve law firm profitability, client satisfaction, and workplace morale.

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