Getting ready for a new year can be daunting for many law firms. This is especially true for those that are unorganzied or think they are too busy to get organized. Here are 3 tips to help get your firm up, moving and shaking before the new year starts. 1) Enter your billing and accounting information for… Continue reading 3 Holiday Tips to Get You Organized and Ready for 2013
November 1st – A Special Day for Georgia Solo and Small Firms
No, it's not just the first day of the month leading up to Election Day, Thanksgiving, or even the day you plan how to get rid of all that leftover Halloween candy. It's the date for the Fall Solo and Small Firm CLE at the State Bar Headquarters. You don't want to miss this one! In… Continue reading November 1st – A Special Day for Georgia Solo and Small Firms
New Toys and Tools – Time and i5
You can tell we are headed towards the holidays when local stores start putting out their Halloween and Fall displays. Insiders in legal technology can tell, too, by the release of cool toys and tools. Here are a 3 new releases that have caught my eye over the last couple of weeks: 1) TABS3 Connect - This new service… Continue reading New Toys and Tools – Time and i5
Local Headlines and the LPM Resource Library
Local papers are now reporting on the new Georgia Supreme Court ruling related to immigration. This ruling is hot news, and if you have an Immigration practice, you are likely all over this topic area. However, if you don't have an Immigration practice and want to learn the basics, you can check out a new… Continue reading Local Headlines and the LPM Resource Library
Bonuses – “The Remix”
What? Who’s giving out bonuses in this down economy? Despite the economic climate that has affected pretty much every law office in the country, bonuses are still being given out. Sounds a little odd, but in fact, bonuses can be great firm marketing and retention tools, and there are several ways to structure them so… Continue reading Bonuses – “The Remix”
Start Up Advice for Georgia Lawyers
The Law Practice Management Program remains a secret treasure for many Georgia lawyers. In fact, it seems that there is rarely a time when larger audiences here don't show a sliver of hands that admit to not having heard of the service. That's okay for now, but as the legal services landscape continues to change,… Continue reading Start Up Advice for Georgia Lawyers
Seasonal CLEs for Solos and Small Firms Begin
Beginning August 16th, the Law Practice Management Program will begin sponsoring seasonal CLE programs geared toward the latest topics on practice management, ethics, technology and finance for solo and small firm practitioners. The 1st Summer program will highlight these general topics. Ultimately, if you are in solo or small firm practice, you recognize the many important practice… Continue reading Seasonal CLEs for Solos and Small Firms Begin
Give Me a Minute and I’ll Give You a Million Dollar Case
Georgia lawyers have not been exempt from the rash of online and even in-person scams that have become prevalent here in the United States. Here’s an example: Hi Counsel, My name is Liudmila Yuldasheva. I'm contacting your firm in regards to a divorce settlement with my ex-husband (Bernheim de Yuldasheva) who resides in your jurisdiction.… Continue reading Give Me a Minute and I’ll Give You a Million Dollar Case
Fastcase and Its Hot New Stuff!
Georgia lawyers have been able to use Fastcase for free online legal research for several years now. This service has been enhanced lately by the addition of some new functionality and service options from Fastcase in recent months. The new Mobile Sync feature allows members to conduct continuous research sessions across their desktop (Bar login) … Continue reading Fastcase and Its Hot New Stuff!
ABA TECHSHOW 2012 Review – What We Learned and You Should Know
On March 30th, ABA TECHSHOW 2012 was held in Chicago, IL. As it does every year, the conference highlighted the hottest topics in legal technology and showcased expert presenters alongside a packed exhibition hall! I traveled there as a presenter and member of the Planning Board; and I had the unique opportunity of introducing the… Continue reading ABA TECHSHOW 2012 Review – What We Learned and You Should Know
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