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Law Firm Operations

Security Key to Attract and Retain Clients

Due to current events, remote work has now become routine. In this new environment, many law firms have not adequately considered how to attract and retain their clients. One issue that should be of concern to every practice is cybersecurity—law firms are second only to financial institutions in being targeted

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Law Firm Operations

Attorney Turnover in the Current Environment

In these uncertain times, attorney turnover has become more problematic. It is now more important, therefore, for law firms to provide a stable environment to retain their lawyers. It’s equally important to establish a good onboarding experience for new lawyers joining the firm.

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CARET Legal's document automation on computer screen
Law Firm Operations

Document Assembly Made Efficient

Do you often draft the same type of document for different clients? Do you try to use the same one as a base? Remember the last time you had to draft a document? What steps did you take?

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Team members discussing how to upgrade their firm's technology
Matter Management

Investing in Major Technological Upgrades

Law firms throughout the world are currently operating in unprecedented times due to COVID-19. In response, many firms have found ways to become innovative and flexible. One of the biggest adjustments for law firms has been learning to work remotely and support hybrid teams. Working remotely is not new, but

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Law firm accounting
Billing, Payments & Accounting

Law Firm Accounting: It Is Not the Same!!!
(Part 2)

Last week, we explored several key elements of legal accounting that differ from general small business accounting, looking at cash basis vs. accrual, account types and costs advanced. In this article, we’ll explore trust accounting which is arguably the most intricate, and ultimately error-prone, component of legal accounting.

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Law firm accounting
Law Firm Operations

Law Firm Accounting: It’s Not the Same

Your accountant may be great at handling small business accounting, but you need to be sure your accountant understands the differences between law firm accounting and other small business accounting requirements. It is your responsibility to make sure your books are correct.

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Matter Management

Effective Collaboration in Today’s Law Practice

In the new normal since the Coronavirus, it is expected that 80% of lawyers and professionals will do some work via their smartphones. This statistic is indicative of a trend that we expect to continue for many years to come — the legal industry, like so many others, must embrace

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