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Gift Ideas for the Lawyer(s) in Your Life

Perhaps you missed shopping on Black Friday or CyberMonday, or you realized there is another person to buy for this holiday season. Maybe someone has been asking you what you want, but you just haven’t been able to think about it. At this time of year, a number of podcasts and websites compile lists of “gifts for lawyers”. Gift Ideas…

Artificial Intelligence, Center For Practice Management, Technology

How to Keep Up with Advances in Artificial Intelligence

Recently, we marked the first anniversary of ChatGPT, a milestone that underscores the rapid advancements in the field of artificial intelligence. The landscape of generative AI tools and related news has expanded at an unprecedented rate. As legal professionals, it’s crucial to stay informed about these developments. Following are news outlets that will provide you with key resources for staying…

Center For Practice Management, Microsoft Office, Productivity

What’s New with Microsoft’s OneNote?

Microsoft’s OneNote has some updates and feature enhancements that lawyers may find appealing. The OneNote note taking application has been around since 2002 and bundled with the Office suite since 2010. OneNote is a great way to keep notes, tasks, screenshots, and more with links to context like emails and documents. It works well on smartphones, tablets, convertible devices with…

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What’s New with Microsoft’s OneNote?

Microsoft’s OneNote has some updates and feature enhancements that lawyers may find appealing. The OneNote note taking application has been around since 2002 and bundled with the Office suite since 2010. OneNote is a great way to keep notes, tasks, screenshots, and more with links to context like emails and documents. It works well on smartphones, tablets, convertible devices with…

Backup, Center For Practice Management, Cloud Computing, Document Generation, Microsoft Office, Productivity, Security

The Problem with Dropbox

Pardon the clickbait headline. There really isn’t a problem with Dropbox, per se. The problem is that many law firms are using Dropbox and multiple other hardware and services to store documents. Saving and sharing documents from multiple places can lead to a host of issues for the office, the least of which is overspending. Are users in your firm…

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The Problem with Dropbox

Pardon the clickbait headline. There really isn’t a problem with Dropbox, per se. The problem is that many law firms are using Dropbox and multiple other hardware and services to store documents. Saving and sharing documents from multiple places can lead to a host of issues for the office, the least of which is overspending. Are users in your firm…

Center For Practice Management, Cloud Computing, Document Generation, Email Management, Productivity, Smartphones

Prioritize and Conquer: Time Management Techniques for Lawyers Using Business Software

** Time is your most valuable asset as a lawyer. Managing your time effectively is crucial for meeting billable hours, completing tasks efficiently, and providing quality legal services to your clients. Many lawyers have begun incorporating business software into their workflows, which can greatly improve time management if used strategically. Here some tips for lawyers to manage time better with…

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Popular Articles from the CPM ICYMI Newsletter (May 2023 – August 2023)

Every week subscribers receive the ICYMI enewsletter from the NCBA Center for Practice Management. The newsletter highlights tips, tools, trends, and techniques to help your law practice. The following are a few popular links from the past issues of the newsletter. The Top Four Trends in Law Firm Sales 8/25 If you are planning for retirement and think you may sell your…

Center For Practice Management, Security, Smartphones

Enhance Your Privacy with DuckDuckGo

DuckDuckGo made its debut as a search engine focused on privacy by reducing tracking cookies and pop-up ads. As our privacy is increasingly at risk, DuckDuckGo has rolled out several more products including a browser extension, a web browser, an app, and email aliases. To reduce your privacy erosion, check out some of the DuckDuckGo options. Search Engine DuckDuckGo started…

Center For Practice Management, Management, Productivity

Technology Check-Up for the New Work World: Documenting Procedures and Managing Projects

Over the last several years there has been momentous change in the work world. During the pandemic, lawyers and their teams learned how to work from home using new tools and technologies. People reassessed their lives, and some retired or changed focus and followed their passions. Economic shifts resulted in reductions in force and layoffs. Many lawyers want to continue…