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Read this article to learn everything you need to know about legal billing software to make your law firm billing procedures easier and more effective.
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Attorney trust accounts are critical to making sure that money given to lawyers by clients or third-parties is kept safe and isn’t comingled with law firm funds or used incorrectly. Click to learn about trust fund lawyers, IOLTA account rules…
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In today’s fast-paced legal landscape, meeting client expectations is paramount for any law firm. It’s time for law firms to embrace the concept of the “Easy Button” in their practices.
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Seven generative AI apps and how you can use them in your practice.