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Technology

Should you use a password manager in your firm?

When you consider the lists of companies that have suffered from data breaches recently, any tools to strengthen security on the user side are valuable. Here’s why your firm may want to consider using a password manager.

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Professional growth

Creating your 5-year legal career plan

Are you thinking about where your legal career might take you? Ask yourself where you want to go and determine what steps you need to take in the meantime, when developing your legal career plan.

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Technology

4 ways to enhance your practice with legal research

Having the right tools is critical to building a successful law practice. In this guest post, One Legal’s newest Marketplace partner, UniCourt, highlights some quick ways to boost your practice while saving time and money. 

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Just for fun

7 ways to make the most of a summer lull at your firm

Although the warmer weather and lazy summer days may be good for morale, they’re often hard on a firm’s bottom line. Here are 7 ways to take advantage of the potential opportunities that this seasonal slow time can provide: 

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Professional growth

Preparing documents with opposing counsel in mind

Fortunately, preparing documents for opposing counsel has become much easier in recent years. These simple tips will help you go a long way toward having a sense of security when sharing information with your opponents. 

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California

California proposed rule changes for July 1, 2019 

Is everyone ready for that time of year? The midway point of 2019, when courts across California propose changes to their local rules. Typically, the mid-year rules cycle isn’t as robust as it is at the beginning of the year and that’s the case this summer. 

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Wellness at work

What perks matter most to office workers in a law office?

Working long hours at a law office means sacrifices, right? Because of this, firms make a big effort to show their appreciation to employees by providing perks. Here are a few office perks law firm employees say are most important to them.

Productivity

7 tasks to outsource for hours saved each week 

There is no end to the amount of work any member of a law firm must do. But many companies out there are willing and able to do many of the small things for you. By relying on these niche professionals, you can save yourself and your colleagues time each week. 

Consumer Protection
Technology

First steps in preparing your law firm for CCPA

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) will take effect in January 2020. With more states expected to enact similar legislation, virtually every U.S. consumer will have the right to know how their data is being used. Here’s what your firm needs to know to start being compliant.

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