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Center For Practice Management, Document Generation, Microsoft Office, Productivity

Microsoft Loop for Collaboration

Microsoft 365 has been slowly rolling out Loop, the collaboration tool, in business subscriptions. Challenging tools like Notion, Loop has the advantage of already being in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem used by many law firms. Loop lets you create collaborative clauses, checklists, and other disembodied elements not tied to a particular email or document. Update it in one place and…

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Artificial Intelligence, Center For Practice Management, Research, Search

From Search Engines to Answer Engines

Imagine a search engine that doesn’t just find information but understands it. One where you ask complex questions and receive answers backed by credible sources. This is the reality of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) search engines. These tools are changing how we interact with online information, combining AI with traditional search capabilities. ChatGPT and similar GAI tools have taken the…

Artificial Intelligence, Center For Practice Management, Research, Search

Announcing the New vLex Fastcase for NCBA Members

The North Carolina Bar Association has offered Fastcase legal research as a benefit to NCBA members since 2012. Recently Fastcase merged with international legal research provider vLex. This merger resulted in an enhanced and upgraded legal research platform, which is now being rolled out to NCBA members starting November 19, 2024. In 2023, Fastcase merged with vLex, a global legal…

Center For Practice Management, Cloud Computing, Productivity, Security

Collect Documents and Data with Pipe|File

You want to make it easy and secure to exchange electronic documents and information with clients. There are many ways to do this, including using online document storage services, SaaS based practice management portals, and document management systems. However, if you are not using any of these or are looking for something that is simple and purpose built, Pipe|File might…

Artificial Intelligence, Center For Practice Management, Email Management, Ethics, Financial Management, Microsoft Office, Productivity, Search

Popular Articles from the CPM ICYMI Newsletter (August – October 2024)

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. 4 AI Search Engines I Use Every Day (July 26, 2024) Search engines and Generative Artificial Intelligence tools are not the…

Center For Practice Management, Document Generation, Microsoft Office, Productivity

What Styles in Microsoft Word Can Do

Styles in Microsoft Word can help improve everything from formatting to editing a document. Styles can be applied to make better templates, improve navigation, generate an automatic and hyperlinked Table of Contents, and make self-updating and numbered headings painless. What are the advantages of using Styles in Microsoft Word and how do you use them? Styles in Microsoft Word are…

Management, Security, Technology, Wellness

Natural Disaster Aftermath and Recovery Resources for Lawyers

Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida on Thursday, September 26 and made its way up through Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee. Winds and rain stretched from its primary path into surrounding areas. The path and destruction of this storm is immense and devastating. Following are resources for lawyers affected by the storm in the aftermath and then resources…

Center For Practice Management, Marketing, Social Media

Putting the Cart Before the Horse: Don’t Launch a Social Media Campaign Without These Website Cleanup Tips

Launching a social media campaign without first ensuring your website is in top shape is like putting the cart before the horse. Imagine driving traffic to a site that’s slow, cluttered, or outdated—it’s a surefire way to lose potential clients before they even get a chance to see what you have to offer. Before you hit that “post” button, take…

Center For Practice Management, Document Generation, Microsoft Office, Productivity

Unlocking the Power of the View Tab in Microsoft Word

Legal pros understand the importance of efficiently managing long and intricate documents. Yet, many Word users may not have fully explored the myriad of tools available in the View tab of the Microsoft Word ribbon. This often-overlooked section is a treasure trove of features designed to enhance your document navigation and review experience. From adjusting your document’s layout to using…