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Are Secondary Sources Necessary for Legal Research?

Secondary Sources. Although they cannot be directly relied upon as legal authority, secondary sources remain some of the most important authorities to employ in legal arguments.

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How to Stay Competitive as a Lawyer in Today’s Tech Landscape

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Managed Legal Services in the Cloud

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6 Ways to Improve Your Legal Research in 2017

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One Simple Way to Improve Productivity at The Office and On The Go

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How Gen Y and Gen Z are Changing the Future of Legal Research and Technology

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Five Ways That You Can Provide Better Client Service

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Top Ten Reasons to Love Firm Central—A Small Law Firm’s Point of View

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Using Legal Technology to Meet Client Expectations

Client expectations have changed. Not only do your clients expect fast results, but the results must be accurate and comprehensive. With technology evolving the way you work, your practice has…

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