PA 321 PA 321 TIME, BILLING AND RECORDS TIME, BILLING AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT MANAGEMENT Unit 2 Seminar Software as a Tool in Cost Tracking
Dec 16, 2015
PA 321PA 321TIME, BILLING AND RECORDS TIME, BILLING AND RECORDS
MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT Unit 2 Seminar
Software as a Tool in Cost Tracking
AbacusLaw Billing: time and costs Lets you bill hourly, flat,
etc. Breaks down costs:
– Hard costs– Soft costs
Now that you’ve used it, what do you like about it? What do you dislike about it?
The Time Sheet Slip Entry method enables timekeepers to track their time for a given week using a familiar spreadsheet format. Timekeepers can use the Time Sheet Slip Entry dialog box to review slip totals or to enter time directly in a cell to create new slips. The detailed slip entry dialog box can be opened from the Time Sheet Slip Entry screen for additional editing.
The Intuitive Bill Design Tool displays a full bill on screen that can be easily customized by dragging and dropping the required fields onto the bill. With one-click access, changes to the bill can be reviewed. Timeslips supports the creation of a unique format for each client that is billed.
What are some of the cost tracking features of
Billing Matters?
(LexisNexis product, combined with TimeMatters): Centralized billing and payables process manager Customize pre-bill layouts to show exactly the
data you need to review and approve invoices Can integrate with Windows Automatically will e-mail invoices
Billing Matters continued …………………
Easily generates a multitude of standard billing and
accounting reports using various filters and sorts,
including a client ledger report; a billing history
report; and productivity and profitability reports.
Simplifies trust account management with features
like matter-to-matter fund transfer and negative trust
balance compliance. Use the receipt allocation
reports to display receipts by originating and billable
staff.
Litigation support software (CaseMap, SmartDraw)
Used during trial to display documentary evidence, graphic presentations, and simulations of accident cases
Kitchen
Husband Mac found dead in pool of blood due to knife wounds
bathroom
livingroom
Baby Joe's crib, baby missing
Mac and Judy's bed
Bedroom
Master bath
scaledouble sinks
showertub
Garage
security alarmsystem-not working
sliding glass doorsto patio
Skull found in shallow holein backyard
1. Develop a theory for this case2. List the direct evidence3. List the real evidence4. List the circumstantial evidence
bloodyglove
brokenglass
blood spill
wallet and pearl necklace on floor
coffee cup
Fingerprints
towelon floor
skimask
car seen speeding away
syringe
marijuana growing in backyard
D
CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSSCRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS CRIME SCENE DO NOT CROSS
CaseMap (discussion board query this week)
Has anyone used this type of software in their office?
Portions of documents can be displayed as the witness testifies and identifies the document for everyone in the courtroom to see at the same time, without passing paper copies to everyone.
Lawyers can now rapidly search depositions and documents, sometimes in the tens of thousands of pages, on their laptop computer to find pertinent material for examination or cross-examination of witness.
Always have a backup plan or a Plan B – the litigation
team must always be prepared for these situations and be
able to effectively respond to them so that the matter at
issue may proceed as scheduled. What would be some
effective back up plans?
Electronic courtrooms Has anyone been in one? http://
www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/SuperiorCourt/E-Courtroom/Index.asp
(link is on our Webliography)
Video cameras are activated by sound.
Microphones can detect the slightest whisper.
Flat screen monitors simplify evidence presentation.
Two-way video conferences allow court appearances from other locations around the country.
Touch-screen technology allows witnesses and attorneys to highlight exhibits on any screen image.
Next Week: Unit 3E-discovery
Ethical issues related to e-discovery In preparation for our seminar, review:
Zubulake v UBS Warburg LLC, 229 F.R.D. 422 (S.D.N.Y. 2004)
In re Seroquel Prods. Liab. Litig., 2007 WL 219989 (M.D.Fla. Jan 26, 2007)
Key Equipment Finance v. AmeriCap Credit, No. H-05-0585 (April 9, 2005)
Use LexisNexis to locate these cases Come prepared to discuss the facts,
issues and holdings of the cases. Be ready to address how these cases impact e-discovery and what these cases mean for paralegals in law offices