FREE MN Bar eBook – Keeping Trust Accounts Using CosmoLex

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Trust accounts are the bread & butter of many a law practice. But trust accounting is the bane of far too many firms — ranking as the #1 cause of disbarments across the board. What can go wrong? And what can you do to protect yourself? The rules can be cumbersome; it’s easy to make an unintended error which affects … Read More

Tech Tip #61- Software Design Is Key In Securing Your Firm In The Cloud

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If your law firm is concerned about cloud security the first thing you should consider is how the software provider has designed their offering. Always look into what type of investment has been made in system architecture and what methods and levels of encryption are being used. Legal software designed without security in mind is not worthy of your firm’s business. … Read More

Tech Tip #60 – Cloud Security & Your Law Firm

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When your firm is looking to ensure its security while using cloud or SaaS solutions you need to consider your software solution’s design, the regular procedures your software vendor has in place, and what measures members of your firm will take to ensure the security of both your firm and clients. Failure to do all of these things could spell … Read More

Tech Tip #59 – Meeting The Challenges & Concerns Of Lawyers Working In The Cloud

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We’d be lying if we told you we haven’t run into some attorneys who express concerns about moving their practice management into the cloud. There are concerns surrounding ethics, security, your data, and control of your own systems. By choosing the right service provider your firm can meet and beat all of these challenges. Read our recent blog post, Challenges Of … Read More

Tech Tip #58 – Showing “Reasonable Care” When Using Cloud Solutions

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As an attorney, you are handling clients data on a regular basis. Much of this data can be sensitive. In many states, it is mandated that you or your firm show the proper level of care when dealing with such data. With many practice management solutions moving to the cloud it is extremely important that you understand how “Reasonable Care” … Read More

Cloud Security For Law Firms

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In recent blog posts, we have taken a look at cloud technology for law firms. We started out identifying the different ways firms are utilizing cloud technology, took a look at the benefits of the cloud for law firms, then took a look at some of the challenges firms face in the cloud, and finally- this post will take a … Read More

Tech Tip #57 – How Accessible Are The Systems You Use To Manage Your Practice?

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You’ll find very few attorneys who spend the majority of time in their office. Many attorneys are often on the go, but still need to take care of the administrative tasks that keep their practice running on all cylinders. You can increase your firm’s productivity by moving your practice management systems to the cloud, allowing your team members to access … Read More

CosmoLex Events & Presentations | August 2016

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Take a look at our events and presentation lineup for August 2016! This list continues to grow and will be updated as we receive all of the details for our future events. Mon Aug 1, 2016 TexasBarCLE Advanced Family Law Time: 7:30am-5:15pm CT Location: Marriott River Center, San Antonio, TX Notes: More Info Here Don’t Forget to stop by the popcorn break … Read More

Challenges Of Lawyers Working In The Cloud

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In recent blog posts, we have looked at some of the different ways lawyers and attorneys can use SaaS or practice management solutions in the cloud, as well as some of the benefits associated with SaaS practice management solutions. While the benefits certainly outweigh the challenges associated with cloud and SaaS legal solutions, it is important to be cognizant of … Read More