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One of the central themes of the recent Clio user conference held in Austin was the anticipated death of the billable hour. Jack Newton talked a lot about this in his keynote, as did other Clio executives in presentations and their talks with me.
The idea is based on one of the more startling
This week I’m attending the annual extravaganza put on by Clio, the cloud based practice management provider. ClioCon never disappoints. In addition to offering sessions devoted to its products, it also provides presentations that make you think about broader issues that impact the profession. One of these session was the Tuesday Keynote by Nita
I am thrilled to post this insightful article from my good friend, Tara Cheever. Tara is a co-founder of LitSoftware. LitSoftware suite of products, including TrialPad and TranscriptPad, among others, revolutionized how litigators practice their cases. Thanks Tara!
A cultural clash has been brewing within law firms for years. On one side are
Filevine envisions a future where all people have access to the legal services they need. This is Part One of our Voices of Justice Series, highlighting the hardworking organizations that are striving to make the legal system function for all.
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“The justice gap is enormous,” says Staci Duke from her office on Main Street
The Client-Centric Law Firm in the Digital Age
Clients expect more than just legal expertise from their attorneys. They crave transparency, accessibility, and a sense of control over their legal matters. Traditional methods of communication, such as phone calls and mailed letters, can often leave clients feeling disconnected and in the dark.
A recent study
As many of you know, I regularly participate in Bob Ambrogi’s LegalTech Week journalist roundtable on Fridays. This past week, we actually did the roundtable live and in person at Relativity Fest. I raised two articles/developments during the roundtable. The first one had to do with the settlement by DoNotPay with the FTC,
I’m attending Relativity Fest this week in Chicago. Relativity Fest is put on by the e-discovery software provider Relativity. Relativity is one of the largest discovery software providers. Relativity Fest is its extravagant user conference. According to Relativity, there are a record 2000 attendees at this year’s show, the 15th annual one.
I attended
The Sunk Cost Fallacy – A Lawyer’s Achilles’ Heel
In the high-stakes arena of legal practice, where decisions carry significant consequences for both clients and attorneys, the “sunk cost fallacy” can prove to be a formidable adversary. This cognitive bias, prevalent in various fields, is the tendency to continue investing in a course of action
The Digital Dilemma of Client Confidentiality
Law firms, by their very nature, are entrusted with a treasure trove of sensitive client information. From personal details to confidential case documents, the data they handle forms the bedrock of trust between attorney and client. However, in today’s increasingly digital landscape, safeguarding this information has become a complex
Salt Lake City, UT — Filevine is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s LEX Luminaries, celebrating the achievements of its customers who are transforming the legal industry. The awards were presented at Filevine’s premier user conference, LEX Summit, and recognize those who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, efficiency, and dedication to advancing legal
Navigating the Complexities of Family Law
Family law practice is often described as a delicate balancing act. Attorneys must navigate emotionally charged situations, manage extensive documentation, and maintain clear communication with clients during some of the most challenging times in their lives. From divorce and child custody disputes to adoption and estate planning, family law
Salt Lake City, UT — September 19, 2024 — Filevine, leading provider of legal technology, successfully concluded its celebrated user conference, LEX Summit, held at the Hyatt Regency in Salt Lake City from September 8th – 10th, 2024. Bringing together over 1,000 legal professionals from across the United States and Canada, the summit
I recently chatted with Noah Waisberg, co-founder and CEO of Zuva, an M&A contract analysis firm. Noah was kind enough to give me a copy of the book he and Dr. Alexander Hudek recently authored AI For Lawyers, which is an excellent read.
In his book, Waisberg and Hudek talks about something
Beyond the Evidence Locker – The Digital Evolution of Legal Proof
For decades, law firms have relied on physical evidence lockers and meticulously organized filing cabinets to safeguard the crucial building blocks of their cases. However, this traditional approach to evidence management is increasingly strained by the digital age.
The proliferation of smartphones, social media,
Family law practice is a delicate dance between legal expertise and emotional support. Amidst the sensitive and often heart-wrenching nature of these cases, attorneys must also navigate a sea of paperwork. Divorce decrees, child custody agreements, financial affidavits, and countless other documents pile up, creating a formidable challenge for even the most organized law firm.
I recently attended LexSummit2024, the Filevine user conference. Filevine is a case management software provider. I also got a demo of vLex’s enhancement of its AI tool