ABA TECHREPORT

TechReport 2022: Practice Management

Technology has been both a friend and foe to the legal industry. Some embrace technology and continue to look for the best existing and emerging technologies to “turbocharge” their practice, while others fear the disruption and uncertainty of adding new gadgets and gizmos to their already-existing successful practice. The onset of COVID in March of 2020 forced many attorneys to …

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Cybersecurity for Law Firms: What Legal Professionals Should Know

This article originally appeared on the LawPay blog.  Cybersecurity incidents are on the rise. And unfortunately, law firms are attractive targets for cybercriminals.  Here’s a breakdown of why law firms of all sizes need to invest even more in cybersecurity and what they can do to keep their offices safe.  Why Law Firms are Popular Targets  The primary reason law …

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TechReport 2022: Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is a nemesis for law firms these days. We can’t seem to go a single day without hearing about some sort of security event such as a ransomware attack, data breach, newly discovered vulnerability, or some misuse of our information. It will make your head hurt trying to keep up with everything. One helpful tool is to understand the …

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TechReport 2022: Cloud Computing

The 2022 ABA Legal Technology Survey Report showed the surge in cloud usage we expected after March 2020 starting to take off, led by solo lawyers. In 2021, 70% of respondents reported that they used cloud computing, up from 60% in 2021. For solos, cloud users moved from 52% to 84% in just one year. The legal profession still lags …

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