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On LawNext Podcast: The Four Founders of vLex and Fastcase on the Merger Of Their Two Companies

Above the Law - Technology

It was major news April 4 when the legal research and technology companies Fastcase and vLex announced their merger, creating a single entity that they say now has the world’s largest subscriber base of lawyers and law firms and a legal research library of more than 1 billion documents from more than 100 countries.

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The Best Free Legal Research Tools

Clio

Free legal research tools used to be a dream. High-quality legal research is a necessity for all law firms—after all, finding the right precedent or statute could give you the edge to win your case. In the past, paid research platforms were the only choice. What is a legal research tool?

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Social Security Disability Claims: Process and Practice

MatterSuite

Automated Document Management To apply for Social Security, one is supposed to produce his or her medical reports and employment history, among other documents. This means that through MatterSuite AI document management , there is an option to automate the document process.

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Most Law Firms Use Just Five or Fewer Unique Software Products, Smokeball Study Says

LawSites

The majority of law firms use just five or fewer unique software products, according to a legal industry study published today by the law practice management company Smokeball. What are the legal tech products firms are most likely to use? According to the survey, the most popular are: Legal research, 61%.

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How Much Does It Cost to Start a Law Firm? A Detailed Breakdown

Rocket Matter

Paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative staff are among the employees you may need. You can maximize the productivity and impact of a small team by empowering them with high-performing legal practice management software like Rocket Matter. Strive to keep your staff limited early on. And more important resources!

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The Best Legal Research Softwares and Databases (Free and Paid)

MatterSuite

Introduction Traditionally, legal research was a time-consuming and labor-intensive process that involved sifting through physical libraries and extensive paper-based resources. However, the advent of legal research software has transformed this landscape, bringing about a multitude of benefits for legal professionals.

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What is Legal Research: A Step-By-Step Guide for Lawyers

CaseFox

However, we tend to overlook that legal research forms the fundamental basis of practicing law. A lawyer with excellent legal research skills can build a strong case and is usually more successful in the legal world. To become a pro in the field, lawyers will need to understand how to do law research.