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Matter Management As The Nucleus Of The Legal Department A Conversation With Datacert's Associate General Counsel, David Bain

Editor: Your presentation had a strong focus on matter management, but I've heard a few different definitions for the term. Can you give me a clear definition of matter management? Bain: It is not surprising that you have heard the term matter management used in a number of ways, as it is...

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Utilizing A Technology Platform For Better Litigation Cost Management

No matter the geographical location, industry represented, or organization size, litigation numbers have steadily increased over the past few years in terms of exposure and settlements. According to " Fulbright's 7th Annual Litigation Trends Survey Report," the most drastic...

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Strategic Legal Process Management - Technology Platforms Offer Unprecedented Benefits

Editor: I know Datacert recently made a product announcement. Can you tell me about that? Poag: Sure. In September we formally unveiled Passport, our new patent-pending technology platform for the legal industry. This announcement represents a huge strategic move for Datacert. While our legal...

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A Revolution Comes To Legal Technology

Editor: Can you tell our readers about DataCert and your role in the company? Tallman: DataCert has been a legal technology innovator for over 12 years. Traditionally, the company has provided software to corporate legal departments and law firms to help them manage legal matters, legal...

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Technology: The Foundation For Successful Legal Operations Management

Editor: What is legal operations management and why is this important to today's corporate law departments? Schad: Legal operations management refers to the operational, administrative and financial functions related to the practice of law and the software used to achieve optimal efficiencies in...

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Globalization and Collaboration: The Driving Forces Of Innovative Legal Technology

Editor: Please give our readers some information about DataCert. Schad: DataCert was founded in 1998 and is the largest supplier of legal operations management solutions. Corporate counsel use DataCert's products and services to manage legal activities and outside counsel spend. In all,...

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Helping Intellectual Property Professionals Manage Their Spend

Editor: What is your background and how did you get involved in the legal spend management industry? Leo: My background builds on the depth and breadth of my experiences related to the legal profession and intellectual property management. I began my legal career in private practice and then...

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