Considering the ever-increasing costs of litigation and that most employment disputes are dismissed or settled before going to trial, counsel should give serious thought to early mediation for these matters.…
Let’s face it… Leading web marketing authorities agree that 19 out of 20 websites need major work, and the legal industry is no exception. As in any competitive, service-based marketplace,…
An updated phone system is often low on the “to do” list for a small legal practice. And during a move or opening a new office many simply call the…
Is your firm spending too much time trying to solve technology problems? No matter what size your firm is, the need for technology solutions is growing. But with an ever-expanding…
Smartphones and tablets are ubiquitous in today’s world. We keep our emails, calendars, conversations —basically our whole lives — in check with our mobile devices. They’re a business necessity. And…
The best way to think about the difference between Outlook and practice management software is the old expression, “Jack of all trades, and master of none.” Microsoft designs Outlook to…
Today the average American’s smartphone holds more electronic information than was stored in our PCs just a decade ago. It is estimated that smartphone users worldwide will reach 1.75 billion…
Anything that helps us quickly and easily draft better, more reliable documents is a huge help to our law practices. That’s why document assembly - the use of software to…
Successful small law firms have changed, and there is no sign of changing back. Firms are more agile, more focused on profitability, and more in-tune with the needs of better-educated…
Are you challenged by the costs and logistics of maintaining your office, distracting you from the practice of law? Many small firms are successfully moving part—or even all—of their practice…
Cybercrime is a growth industry. The returns are great, and the risks are low. The Center for Strategic and International Studies and McAfee recently released a new report estimating the…
Is your firm spending too much time trying to solve technology problems? No matter what size your firm is, the need for technology solutions is growing. But with an ever-expanding…
H. L. Mencken reputedly said, “For every complex problem, there is a solution that is simple, neat, and wrong.” Understanding the Supreme Court undoubtedly qualifies as a “complex problem.” The…
Word of mouth has officially moved online. More than ever, clients are using review sites, social media, search engines, and legal blogs to find the right lawyer for them. It’s…
Referrals always were and remain the bread and butter of a law practice. Connecting with your colleagues is one of the best ways to expand your referral network and obtain…
Save Your Seat in Legal Practice Summer School “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” — Benjamin Franklin Change is the only constant, especially in the legal industry. Technologies…
Have you ever said something like this to the group designing your website? “Make sure my website content makes me sound important to potential clients.” Or maybe you wanted to…
Are you still debating a move to “the cloud?” Thomson Reuters has released a free practice management article —in its Independent Thinking series—that defines cloud technology, and lays out specific…
“The leading rule for the lawyer … is diligence. Leave nothing for tomorrow which can be done today. Never let your correspondence fall behind. Whatever piece of business you have…
Attorneys have to make reasonable efforts to maintain the confidentiality of client information. In a 2014 LexisNexis survey, nearly 90% of legal professionals answered that their firms use email to…
