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October 2019
Every year, a group of forward-thinking law firm owners come together for something a little different: LabCon, our annual “unconference” for members in our Lawyerist Lab Community. It’s more than just another business event—it’s a time for small firm lawyers to step away from their day-to-day responsibilities and fully immerse themselves in working on
Getting paid as attorneys means that we keep track of the work we do, that we send appropriate invoices in a timely manner, and that we promptly follow up on overdue invoices. It’s as simple as that.
Fortunately, today’s web-based software makes those tasks faster and simpler than ever. Using TimeSolv, you can quickly record
This week, Apple announced its plan to bring artificial intelligence capabilities to iPhones and other Apple devices. This means photos, text messages, Notes, and other content will be able to capitalize on certain AI functionality. Imagine removing the background of a photo on your phone with Apple Intelligence. Cool, right?
AI processing and Apple security,
We know that law school doesn’t teach attorneys how to run a business. Even so, law firms face greater financial complexity than other professions because we hold money as custodians on behalf of other people in special accounts specifically created for that purpose. Managing trust accounts (also known as IOLTA accounts), their recordkeeping, and reporting,
Most attorneys worry about properly handling client money. Not only is mishandling of trust account funds among the leading sources of bar disciplinary action, but the concern is most acute among solo and small firm attorneys. Often, smaller firms lack the accounting staffing, structure, and software of larger competitors, and are often less able to withstand
Prompt communication is a hallmark of a good law practice. Often clients aren’t able to judge the quality of your lawyering or possess a great sense of precisely where their outcome ranks on a scale from okay to exceptional. But they know if you’re available when they need you and how long you took to
In the decade or so since virtual legal help came to the forefront, we’ve witnessed tremendous improvements in what we can expect from remote assistance. Virtual Case Managers Powered by Get Staffed Up raises the bar even higher.
A Virtual Case Manager (VCM) alleviates many administrative burdens that all too often saddle a personal injury
Traditionally, one of clearest divisions in web-based law practice management systems was between products that supported billing and trust accounting, and those that offered billing, trust accounting, and general ledger accounting. Products that included general ledger accounting didn’t require synchronization with a business accounting package, such as QuickBooks or Xero, because those features were already
I Did It!
Three weeks ago, I shared with you my struggle to fully disconnect from work, even during family vacations. As one of our leaders, I always felt the need to “check in” each day to ensure everything was running smoothly. But this time, I did it—I truly unplugged!
I spent ten days touring
“I know we’re on vacation, but let me just take a few minutes to check in.”
It’s a phrase I’ve said too many times to my family on what is supposed to be our vacation. Unfortunately, today’s technology and 24-7 business cycle often mean that vacations aren’t time away from business. There is no respite.
