CARET Legal

JULY 11, 2024

To overcome the administrative challenges of employment law cases, your firm must adopt a systematic, structured approach to case management. Managing employment law cases that span multiple years can be overwhelming.

Law Firm 111

Law Firm Law Firms Case Management Laws 111

Above The Law

MARCH 3, 2025

IOLTA account compliance and other financial management tasks pose big challenges to law firms even to full-time accountants. This means MyCase Accounting can create automated deposit slips for any online payment. Here, a sample law firm operating account has each transaction displayed to begin a reconciliation.

Legal 91

Legal Legal Depositions Law Firm 91

Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 20, 2022

Paralegal Lessons Learned From Years of Case Management. Manage your cases. Paralegal work is all about case management and how you keep the plates spinning. I build in time to prep with an attorney prior to a client meeting, deposition, hearing, and obviously in trial preparation. Cliff notes.

Paralegals 246

Paralegals Paralegal Attorney Calendaring 246

Above The Law

MARCH 31, 2025

In Season 10, Episode 5 of “ Notes to My (Legal) Self ,” I sat down with Eric Voogt, trial lawyer and CEO of Proof Technology, to discuss how legal tech can revolutionize the practice of law and increase access to justice. A robust platform centralizes communication, streamlines workflows, and provides insights into case metrics.

Legal 89

Legal Legal Paralegals Paralegal 89

CARET Legal

JANUARY 20, 2025

Litigation revolves around procedural deadlines and court filings, real estate focuses on contract timelines , and employment law cases often involve regulatory deadlines. Adding to this complexity are varied client expectations, which require tailored approaches for each case.

Real Estate 59

Real Estate Case Management Calendaring Personal Injury 59

Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This is why legal project management is turning into a field of its own, innovating industry-specific techniques for improving client service and efficiency, in ways that increase client involvement and transparency. An Accidental Project Manager. Related: “Five Ways to Start Using Evernote in Your Law Practice.”)

Project Management 271

Project Management Attorney Legal Technology Solution Legal 271

CARET Legal

APRIL 8, 2024

On one hand, it’s a measure of a lawyer’s productivity and a key revenue driver for law firms. Billable Hours Recap report in CARET Legal Exhausting Case Work Consider, for instance, a lawyer handling a complex litigation case. The post What Is the Biggest Challenge Facing Law Firms Today?

Law Firm 123

Law Firm Law Firms Laws Lawyer 123

Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 17, 2021

You can Google the type of software using the word legal or law firm in front of it to find lists of recommended software technology. For example, use the search terms: “Law firm billing software” to get the most up-to-date results. Billing Conflict Checks Calendaring Docketing Document Management Cybersecurity.

Litigating 130

Litigating Litigation Paralegals Paralegal 130

CARET Legal

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Several legal technology trends are set to reshape how law firms operate. These trends, from artificial intelligence (AI) to remote depositions and digital reporting, promise to streamline operations, enhance service delivery, and even change the way we approach litigation.

Law Firm 72

Law Firm Law Firms Technology Legal Technology Solution 72

LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 19, 2021

In collaboration with a technology subsidiary of my law firm, I had the opportunity to help design a matter management system in recent years, and I heavily rely on this system for the efficient management of a large group of cases in my current practice. Technology-driven case management systems promote efficiency.

Technology 120

Technology Litigating Litigation Case Management 120

Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 4, 2024

A litigation paralegal assists the attorney with many case management duties, from the complaint through the trial and the appeal. Three primary areas of case management responsibility include: Draft pleadings and discovery. Prepare for depositions, mediations, and arbitrations. Assist at trial. Assist at trial.

Paralegals 130

Paralegals Paralegal Litigating Litigation 130

Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 25, 2024

You don’t know if they have a specific trial presentation software either, so it really wouldn’t be a good use of your time to go out and try to learn all of these different case-specific or firm-specific software products when you might have to learn a completely different application. But it all has to come into that funnel.

Paralegals 225

Paralegals Paralegal Litigation Litigating 225

The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Rick DeMedeiros of DeMedeiros Injury Law. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? What is the “backstory” that brought you to this particular career path in Law? Is success in the law dependent on going to a top-tier school? Of course not. Absolutely not.

Lawyers 244

Lawyers Lawyer Technology Entertainment 244

CARET Legal

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

By leveraging legal workflow automation to optimize operations, law offices can unlock a host of benefits that enhance efficiency, accuracy, collaboration, and overall success. The automation of legal workflows has become a game-changer for law offices. This workflow starts as soon as you file the summons and petition for dissolution.

Law Firm 52

Law Firm Law Firms Legal Legal 52

CARET Legal

OCTOBER 17, 2024

With the right legal invoicing software, you can say goodbye to law firm billing disputes and hello to smoother client interactions The way a law firm handles its finances can make or break its success. Streamlined Billing and Invoicing Picture this: no more law firm billing headaches, fewer payment delays, and happier clients.

Legal 111

Legal Legal Law Firms Law Firm 111

Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

It’s close to the end of the year, and if you’re a paralegal working in a law firm with a billable hour requirement, you might be stressing about it. In that case, management will never know there’s a problem with what was budgeted for that client or how the client’s files are being staffed and managed. Not anymore.

Paralegals 130

Paralegals Paralegal Depositions Drafting 130

Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

It was paralegals like Kim who made my job as a manager so much easier. Kim now works as a solution consultant for Opus 2 , a legal technology company that offers a streamlined case management solution for everything from document management to hearings, arbitrations, and trials.

Litigation 246

Litigation Litigating Paralegals Paralegal 246

CosmoLex

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The right solution will: Streamline your payment processes Reduce administrative burdens Improve your financial management CosmoLexPay offers practice management tools that do exactly this. Look for these six features when choosing a legal CRM—and put them to work for your law firm.

Law Firm 52

Law Firm Law Firms Laws Case Management 52

LawSites

JANUARY 23, 2023

Our all-in-one virtual litigation platform streamlines and professionalizes the process of conducting and managing remote and hybrid litigation. Users host meetings, mediations, and depositions that mimics real-life litigation scenarios and provides a level of security befitting legal proceedings. We don’t want to change the law.

Court Reporting 98

Court Reporting Legal Technology Solution Contract Law Firm 98

Conflict of Laws

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Mongolia has now been invited to deposit an instrument of acceptance of the HCCH Statute to become a Member of the HCCH. On 11 December 2020, the HCCH and UNCITRAL co-hosted a Virtual Colloquium on Applicable Law in Insolvency Proceedings. Meetings & Events. More information is available here. Publications & Documentation.

Depositions 52

Depositions Case Management Statute Laws 52

MyCase

MARCH 10, 2023

Accidentally commingling or misusing those funds can have very serious consequences for lawyers, so maintaining IOLTA account compliance is top of mind for many law firms. Unfortunately, most law schools don’t spend enough time going into the practical ways this is done. Many businesses use a two-way reconciliation process.

Depositions 52

Depositions Law Firms Law Firm Case Management 52

Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2023

This is because some paralegals might prefer a corporate setting as an in-house paralegal, while others might thrive in a law firm setting working in civil litigation or other commercial litigation. There is a very large gap in salaries when you look at BigLaw in big cities compared to small law firms in smaller regional markets.

Paralegals 130

Paralegals Paralegal Litigating Litigation 130

CosmoLex

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Small to medium-sized law firms cant survive if they dont find ways to be agile, more productive, and deliver excellent serviceall while reducing costs. For many firms, outdated processes and inefficient workflows slow down day-to-day law firm operations and take time away from high-value client work. Let’s find out more.

Law Firm 52

Law Firm Law Firms Laws Legal Technology Solution 52

Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 13, 2023

I read every single thing that came in on his litigation cases. By doing that, I knew there was a deposition next month that I could start preparing for this month. I give a really good example of what a litigation paralegal can do what that information in my 3 Steps to Better Case Management. Your time is valuable.

Paralegals 231

Paralegals Paralegal eDiscovery Personal Injury 231

Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 10, 2024

Even if you’re in a job right now, maybe you’re in personal injury, or family law that doesn’t do eDiscovery, that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t learn it. Maybe you want to take the case side. Some might find the day-to-day case management kind of mundane or on the complete opposite spectrum.

eDiscovery 147

eDiscovery Paralegals Paralegal Litigation 147

Paralegal Bootcamp

MARCH 17, 2023

Technology is an integral part of any business, including law firms and legal departments. By using litigation technology effectively, you can work more efficiently by reducing time spent on tasks such as document management and retrieval. However, litigation technology can be tricky to understand.

Paralegals 130

Paralegals Paralegal Technology Litigating 130

MyCase

AUGUST 3, 2022

Even if we spoke about lawyers just starting their practice, a spreadsheet is not a good idea — neither for case management nor accounting. There will be a column for the retainer deposits, a column for client expenses, and a column for legal services on those separate pages. Not so great for the law firm, right?

Attorney 98

Attorney Law Firm Law Firms Diligence 98

MyCase

APRIL 15, 2022

For many law firms, getting paid promptly can be a challenge because clients aren’t always prepared to retain an attorney when an unexpected legal matter arises. By taking advantage of these software programs, law firms can provide their clients with various options to immediately pay their bills—including credit card and ACH payments.

Law Firm 52

Law Firm Law Firms Laws Legal 52

CARET Legal

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Keeping a close eye on expenses isn’t just good business—it’s essential for success in insurance defense law, where profit margins are notoriously tight. Controlling and tracking litigation costs, from depositions to expert witness fees, needs careful oversight to keep client budgets intact and to ensure profitability.

Litigation 64

Litigation Litigating Document Review Court Reporting 64

LawSites

JUNE 12, 2023

He oversaw the company’s transition from a services company, converting deposition transcripts to electronic text, into a leading provider of case management and evidence presentation software. With its products offered as iPad apps, they were initially used primarily by lawyers in smaller firms and for smaller cases.

Litigation 52

Litigation Litigating Legal Technology Solution Legal 52

MyCase

AUGUST 24, 2022

Lastly, the law firm needs to uphold detailed and accurate records of all funds coming in and out of the account—specifics vary by state. However, your firm is responsible for keeping track and managing the exact amounts that belong to each client—as well as any deposits and withdrawals. Separate Trust Account.

Lawyers 52

Lawyers Lawyer Depositions Attorney 52

Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 11, 2023

For more than 10 years, ACEDS has trained lawyers, paralegals and other legal support professionals at law firms, corporate legal departments, the government, and in academia. He is also the author of the 2016 book Project Management in Electronic Discovery , now in its second edition. We see junior paralegals grow into case managers.

eDiscovery 130

eDiscovery Metadata Bar Exam Paralegals 130

MyCase

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Whether you’re brand new to practicing law or a seasoned pro, effective legal research is one of the cornerstones of being a successful lawyer. However, it’s not just the law itself that’s changing but many of the methods for conducting legal research have transformed in the digital age. Why is Effective Legal Research Important?

Legal Research 52

Legal Research Legal Legal Case Management 52

LawSites

DECEMBER 4, 2023

AltFee Elevator Pitch: AltFee revolutionizes law firm pricing by offering a foundation for alternative fee structures. At the heart of AltFee lies a relentless pursuit of innovation – our platform is built to empower law firms to achieve unprecedented success through non-hourly pricing. What makes you unique or innovative?

Document Review 135

Document Review Court Reporting Metadata Court Reporter 135

MyCase

APRIL 24, 2024

According to the Legal Industry Report 2024 , nearly one-quarter (24%) of law firms have adopted legal-specific generative artificial intelligence (GAI) tools. There are many opinions about AI and the future of law. ChatGPT legal research can summarize cases, laws, deposition transcripts, or pleadings filed with the court.

Legal 52

Legal Legal Drafting Legal Research 52

MyCase

APRIL 30, 2024

If ChatGPT can handle those duties, law firm administrators will likely ask their support team members to take on higher-level responsibilities. Managing document databases: Paralegals may be responsible for maintaining a clear, functional system of organization for the firm’s templates, contracts, and other critical documents.

Legal Assistance 52

Legal Assistance Legal Assistant Paralegals Paralegal 52

MyCase

JUNE 5, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way law firms operate. Legal AI tools are making it easier for lawyers and legal professionals to streamline processes, automate tasks, and increase efficiency and productivity. According to recent reports, law firms are well on their way to adopting and implementing AI technology.

Document Review 52

Document Review eDiscovery Legal Legal 52