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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. 18 Lawyers Caught Using AI Explain Why They Did It (10/2/25) Every week, there is a new example of lawyers (and... The post Popular Articles from the CPM ICYMI Newsletter (October – December 2025) first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
The holiday gift-buying season is upon us! Whether you are buying office gifts, or for the person who has everything, there are a lot of ways to save, give back, get creative and get this checked off your “to do” list! Curated Techie Gifts There are usually many gift lists for lawyers, including those from unexpected places like Cosmopolitan. Here... The post Gift Ideas for the Lawyer(s) in Your Life 2025 first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
Responding to client emails is not only necessary, but it is also part of an attorney’s ethical duty to keep a client updated on a matter and respond promptly to client requests for information, per RPC 1.4. Whether you’re responding to urgent inquiries or sending routine updates, having reliable email templates at your fingertips can save valuable time and ensure... The post Speedy Response: Options for Email Templates first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
Catherine Sanders Reach interviews CPA Terrell Turner, who provides a clear and practical guide for lawyers to understand and utilize financial statements, emphasizing the importance of interpreting Profit & Loss and Balance Sheets, maintaining dynamic budgeting, proactive tax planning, operational adjustments based on financial insights, leveraging CRM tools for better financial management, and fostering a collaborative relationship with CPAs to... The post Decoding Financial Statements: A Simplified Approach for Lawyers first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
Like Elvis, it seems like AI is everywhere. However, numerous tools and processes are available to help a firm or organization reap the benefits of technology. Forget the jargon and the complex algorithms. We’re focusing on the “silent heroes” of legal tech—those everyday habits that, when mastered, can dramatically reduce administrative burdens, fortify your digital defenses, and free up invaluable... The post Everyday Habits That Transform Legal Work first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
Often, solo and small firm practitioners explore office-sharing arrangements as a way to reduce overhead, foster collaboration, and maintain flexibility. While the benefits are compelling, the risks and ethical considerations are equally important. What do lawyers need to know before entering into or continuing a shared office space arrangement? Why Share Office Space? Office sharing offers numerous benefits. By splitting... The post Shared Spaces, Separate Practices: The Lawyer’s Guide to Smart Office Sharing first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
If you have Adobe Acrobat Pro you probably know you can send a document for e-signature. However, did you know that in the latest version, you can create a web form that makes it easy for clients and parties to sign without having to download anything or even have Acrobat Reader? Did you also know that you can create a... The post Esignature Web Forms In Acrobat Pro first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
Have you ever been frustrated with your computer running slowly, freezing, or behaving oddly, only to find that a simple reboot fixes the problem? We’ve all heard the tech support joke: “Have you tried turning it off and on again”? Rebooting might seem like a basic or even outdated piece of advice, but it remains one of the most effective... The post The Power of a Restart: Why Rebooting Your Computer Matters first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
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. I Tried Chrome’s New Experimental Split Tabs Feature and It Completely Changed How I Use My Browser 9/19/2025 In this article... The post Popular Articles from the CPM ICYMI Newsletter (July – September 2025) first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
There are approximately a gazillion ways to track tasks and to-dos, and many of those are software or applications. Which one is the best to-do app? The one that you use! Task management would ideally incorporate your work, professional, and personal to-do lists because your ability to effectively manage your time is only realistic if you can see everything you... The post A Simple To-Do App: TickTick first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
Information overload is a challenge. Lawyers are constantly juggling statutes, case law, client documents, and internal memos. Synthesizing all this data quickly and accurately is essential and time-consuming. That’s where AI Notebooks come in. What Are AI Notebooks? AI Notebooks are tools that act like virtual research assistants. They can summarize facts, explain complex ideas, and help brainstorm new connections... The post AI Notebooks: Enhancing Legal Productivity and Knowledge Management first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
Whether you have always used a Mac at work, are new to the Mac operating system, or are considering making a switch, these articles, blogs, podcasts, and websites will help you learn more about how to use Apple’s operating system and hardware in your law practice. Podcasts Mac Power Users A podcast that discusses tips, tricks, and workflows for getting... The post Resources for the Mac Attorney first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
There are many reasons you or your firm might need to send numerous emails with the same or similar message. You could need to notify all your clients about a change in staffing, or to notify them of a change in the law. You may need to alert them about overdue invoices or record destruction during file closing. You might... The post Sending Mass Emails: Tools, Tips, Pros and Cons first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
A cluttered inbox can drain productivity and increase stress, especially for legal professionals who must juggle urgent messages, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to meticulous record-keeping. It is all too easy for this central channel to become cluttered, distracting, and overwhelming. What are some practical methods for achieving and maintaining a clean inbox? Convert Email to An Event/Appointment Many emails involve... The post Email Management: Keeping a Clean and Minimal Inbox first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
There are many free and paid generative AI LLM models available. When comparing their outputs, each displays strengths and weaknesses. This is similar to search engines like Bing and Google, which produce different results for the same query. To search multiple web indexes at once, we used search aggregators or “meta” search engines like Dogpile and MetaCrawler. Now, a few... The post Tools to Compare Outputs from Multiple GenAI Models first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
Artificial intelligence (AI) has developed significantly from an innovative tool into a transformative entity in numerous industries, including the legal profession. For many lawyers, AI may still be associated with predictive analytics or document review tools. However, AI development has taken major leaps. Agentic AI has moved from concept to horizon. Unlike generative AI (GenAI), which produces content based on... The post The Emergence of Agentic AI first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
If you have been using (or trying to use) the New Outlook, some new feature updates in June might be handy, as well as updates that bring New Outlook support for Classic Outlook-type features. Office Watch, “the independent source of Microsoft Office news, tips and advice since 1996,” has a list of new or improved features for the new Outlook... The post New Outlook June 2025 Feature Update first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
Volumen 79 Núm. 1-2025 Volver a revista Comparte: La celebración de un contrato en el sector privado y su expectativa de empleo conforme al caso de López Fantauzzi v. 100%… The post La celebración de un contrato en el sector privado y su expectativa de empleo conforme al caso de López Fantauzzi v. 100% Natural appeared first on Capr .
Generative AI tools can summarize court decisions, draft legal memos, and even engage in natural-sounding conversation. It’s tempting to imagine a future where much of a lawyer’s client-facing work is handled by machines. Intake forms become chatbots. Follow-up emails are automated. The tone sounds just right. It’s efficient, scalable, and consistent. But is it wise? While automation has its place,... The post The Importance of Personal Interaction in Legal Client Services first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
The RPost company, headquartered in California, has been around since 2000. They offer several products, including Rmail for email security and encryption, RSign for electronic signatures, Registered for email proof of delivery, RDocs to protect and control (or kill) access to documents, and RForms for data collection. The new RPost Intelligence “infuses” AI into the products. How do these tools... The post RPost: A Security Swiss Army Knife first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
So, your firm/office/organization has taken the leap and decided to make a major switch from a primary practice management system. Deciding to make the move is challenging. Selecting the new product, migration, implementation, and roll-out are major feats as well. When planning throughout this process, training on the new platform should be a priority, not an afterthought. Training is essential... The post Investing in New Technology? Training is Essential to Success first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
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. Lawyer Flat Fees or Hourly Billing? The Pros and Cons (11/8/2024) Ruth Carter, writing for Attorney at Work, outlines the pros... The post Popular Articles from the CPM ICYMI Newsletter (November 2024 – May 2025) first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
Volumen 79 Núm. 1-2025 Volver a revista Comparte: Dr. Fernando J. Echegaray Daleccio* I. Introducción Los secretos mercantiles son sumamente importantes para el mundo empresarial, toda vez que garantizan la… The post La protección de secretos comerciales e industriales en Puerto Rico appeared first on Capr .
Un análisis histórico-jurídico de la decisión de un tribunal federal sobre los sucesos de octubre de 1950 en Puerto Rico The post ¿Insurrección o revuelta nacionalista? appeared first on Capr .
Text expanders are productivity tools that allow users to create shortcuts that automatically expand into longer blocks of text or complex, dynamic content. For example, typing \signoff could instantly insert your complete email signature, while \nda might generate an entire non-disclosure agreement with customizable fields. For legal professionals facing high document volumes and repetitive communications, text expanders offer a powerful... The post Text Expanders: Improving Efficiency with Automation first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
“La crisis de la COVID-19 ha puesto de manifiesto la importancia primordial de proteger la salud en el lugar de trabajo.” Organización Internacional del Trabajo-(OIT 2021) The post La salud y la seguridad en el empleo en Puerto Rico: una perspectiva integral y su aplicación en un programa académico en Relaciones Laborales y Prevención de Riesgos en el Trabajo appeared first on Capr .
Volumen 79 Núm. 1-2025 Volver a revista Comparte: Lcdo. José Gierbolini Bonilla* I. Introduction In recent years, and with marked acceleration starting around 2003 and deceleration as the overall debt… The post Intercreditor Issues and the Effect of Subordination Agreements: How does a Court decide lien priorities when more than one creditor has a security interest in the same collateral? appeared first on Capr .
Traditional transcription methods like dictation devices and foot pedals can be time-consuming and costly, but modern voice-to-text solutions offer a streamlined alternative. Many of these tools are built into products that lawyers already use, making them easily accessible and highly effective. While most lawyers are familiar with options like Dragon Naturally Speaking, the high price tag may be a deterrent.... The post Take Your Foot Off the Pedal: Dictation and Transcription Options for Lawyers first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
Many law offices have switched from the installed versions of Microsoft Office to a subscription version of Microsoft’s Office suite. There are quite a few subscription models, but for most firms either Business Standard or Business Premium are the best fit. When you subscribe to the Microsoft 365 Standard plan you get far more than the familiar Office applications (Word,... The post A Sweet Suite: Exploring All the MS 365 Business Standard Apps first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
Return on investment (ROI) is a crucial metric used to evaluate the profitability of an investment. In the context of legal technology, ROI measures the financial benefits gained from technological investments relative to their cost. It encompasses numerous factors such as increased efficiency, reduced operational costs, and enhanced client satisfaction. Before diving into the ROI assessment for technology expenditures in... The post Should I Stay or Should I Go? ROI for Legal Technology Spend first appeared on North Carolina Bar Association .
