Organize for the Future

30 November, 2018

If you’re feeling the stress of organizing a law firm, you’re not alone. Law firm management has never seen challenges like these. Legal complexity is growing exponentially. Firms are rapidly globalizing, operating in various jurisdictions, across boundaries, and in multiple languages. At the same ...

Who’s Reading Your Gmail?

16 November, 2018

Over 90% of attorneys regularly send confidential information over email, most frequently through Gmail. But with the rise of hacks, leaks, and security breaches, attorneys are asking more questions. How can security-minded lawyers protect themselves and their clients from prying hackers and inadve...

Smarter Folders, Calendars & Emails

2 November, 2018

At Filevine, we promise perpetual innovation. And that’s what you’ll see in our latest update: a faster workflow, simpler scheduling, and intelligent customization. Among the latest optimizations and improvements, here are three that are already making waves: 1. Diversified Folders for Diversified...

4 Tips for Writing Better Legal Briefs

19 October, 2018

Practicing attorneys should be no strangers to good legal writing. From legal briefs, to motions, to closing arguments, legal writing projects often make up the bulk of a firm’s workload. Keeping your writer’s edge sharp is a necessity if you want to stand out from the competition. As former t...

Hiring a Paralegal: Knowing When the Time is Right

27 September, 2018

For years we’ve known that behind every successful attorney, there’s a great paralegal. But will that always be the case? The right paralegal can win client loyalty, keep you organized, and allow you to focus on higher-earning work. But increasingly, much of a paralegal’s job can be automated and o...

4 Ways to Automate Your Legal Practice

20 September, 2018

As long-time readers have probably noticed, we’re fascinated with the ways attorneys can automate their practice. We’re always looking for new ideas to get each step of a case cycle moving toward a seamless flow. But what happens when the printer toner runs out? When someone forgets to pay the inte...