Practice Technology

How midsize firms are achieving growth through adaptation

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Debbie Foster, the CEO of Affinity Consulting; Jennifer Sherman, the chief product and experience officer at Caret Legal; and Laura Wenzel, the global marketing and insights director at iManage.

Aug 23, 2024 10:14 AM CDT

How to choose a legal tech company

While it’s clear that legal technology is necessary, what’s not so crystal is determining which legal tech company will be the best fit for your law firm.

Aug 13, 2024 9:07 AM CDT

How is AI affecting courts and law practice? ABA task force report has answers

Do the Federal Rules of Evidence have to be changed to address issues created by artificial intelligence? That is one of several issues addressed by the ABA Task Force on Law and Artificial Intelligence in a report on AI’s impact on the practice of law released Monday.

Aug 8, 2024 9:38 AM CDT

Beyond Traditional Tools: Leveraging AI for efficient law practice management

For many law firms, law practice management software is the backbone of their business. It streamlines workflows, reduces administrative burdens and facilitates efficient billing processes—increasing productivity and profitability. From lead intake and case tracking to managing deadlines and handling payments, law practice management tools ensure effective collaboration and efficient firm operations.

Jul 26, 2024 10:12 AM CDT

How ShareFile helps firms keep pace with changes in law practice

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Adrienne Lester, senior director of business services at ShareFile, a secure content collaboration, file sharing and sync software.

Jul 25, 2024 10:14 AM CDT

Software company Clio announces $900M investment

Clio, a cloud-based practice management software company, has clinched $900 million in a Series F round—one of the largest single investments in legal technology to date.

Jul 23, 2024 3:05 PM CDT

Need help? Alternative legal services providers are an option

As artificial intelligence continues to dominate the legal field, many law firms are finding relief through alternative legal services providers.

Jul 11, 2024 1:44 PM CDT

Fennemore aims to expand talent pool with new remote-work program

If you have at least 10 years of experience, a portable book of business worth at least $450,000 and a desire to work at home, Fennemore Craig may be looking for you.

Jul 11, 2024 12:38 PM CDT

The Prelitigation Advantage: Leveraging AI for discovery and pleadings

Pretrial litigation is an area ripe for disruption, and artificial intelligence is coming for it. It makes sense. The discovery phase involves monotonous workflows and routine processes, making it an ideal target for tools that aim to streamline repetitive tasks and increase efficiency.

Jun 25, 2024 9:10 AM CDT

‘Robot lawyer’ DoNotPay reaches settlement in suit alleging it’s neither robot nor lawyer

“Robot lawyer” DoNotPay has agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging that the website engaged in the unauthorized practice of law and provided substandard legal services.

Jun 11, 2024 3:47 PM CDT

Lockdown Lessons

Whether it was adopting technology, changing workflows, transitioning to virtual/hybrid work or taking more time for mental health, the pandemic forced a legal industry long known for being staid and risk-averse into being open to change.

Jun 1, 2024 3:30 AM CDT

Court reporters are fighting back against generative AI

Emerging technologies have threatened court reporters since tape recorders became widely available. Yet they have withstood the challenges of advancing technology despite many courts replacing human court reporters with digital recording equipment. Now, an even more significant challenge presents itself: artificial intelligence.

Jun 1, 2024 2:40 AM CDT

While some firms embrace generative AI tools, others approach with caution

Thanks to generative artificial intelligence, overwhelmed attorneys may be only one click away from saving themselves hours, if not days, of work. But while 73% of lawyers say they plan on using generative AI for their legal work within the next year, according to a 2023 Wolters Kluwer study, there are a smattering of firms that are still hesitant to embrace it.

Jun 1, 2024 2:30 AM CDT

At ABA Techshow, generative AI tools and how they help lawyers work faster took center stage

Jun 1, 2024 2:20 AM CDT

What lawyers should know about customer relationship management

Ari Kaplan recently spoke with Todd Miller, the CEO of TRĒ, an artificial intelligence-powered customer relationship management platform.

May 28, 2024 8:59 AM CDT

How midsize firms are achieving growth through adaptation

How to choose a legal tech company

How is AI affecting courts and law practice? ABA task force report has answers

Beyond Traditional Tools: Leveraging AI for efficient law practice management

How ShareFile helps firms keep pace with changes in law practice

Software company Clio announces $900M investment

Need help? Alternative legal services providers are an option

Fennemore aims to expand talent pool with new remote-work program

The Prelitigation Advantage: Leveraging AI for discovery and pleadings

‘Robot lawyer’ DoNotPay reaches settlement in suit alleging it’s neither robot nor lawyer

Lockdown Lessons

Court reporters are fighting back against generative AI

While some firms embrace generative AI tools, others approach with caution

At ABA Techshow, generative AI tools and how they help lawyers work faster took center stage

What lawyers should know about customer relationship management

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