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Monthly Archives: December 2014
Embrace the Change
I have many years of experience working in the legal industry, a little over 30. In all those years I have been very fortunate to survive drastic changes to the legal business environment. From law firm mergers and layoffs to major changes in leadership and structure, one consistent theme that has helped me survive and prosper is embracing change. […]
The Risks in Using Outdated Forms
In the not so distance past, I was responsible for the maintenance of all the official court and agency forms used by the law firm in my previous career. We stored hundreds of paper forms from the local courts and agencies most widely practiced in by the attorneys. Any kind of form you can think of […]
Multi-Year Docketing Software Contracts: Who Really Benefits?
For many years, software companies have traditionally offered their clients multi-year contracts. It is no different for docketing software providers. There are many advantages to signing a contract that locks you in for several years. However, there are also disadvantages and red flags that you need to know before signing. So let’s take a look at the […]
Business Intelligence: How Can a Docketing Professional Contribute?
One of the reasons the National Docketing Association was formed was to increase the visibility of the profession of docketing. In a nutshell, that means firms should acknowledge that this group of people is as significant to the firm’s bottom line as are the attorneys, paralegals, and secretaries. In addition to being critical to risk […]
