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Practical guides on practice management software, legal software, cybersecurity, and IT.
OneLaw vs LEAP: a NZ law firm comparison
OneLaw and LEAP are two of the most commonly compared practice management systems for NZ law firms. Here is how they compare on document automation, trust accounting, time recording, AI, and contract terms.
In-House IT or Managed Services: What Makes Sense for a Small Business?
Most small businesses end up managing IT by accident, not by design. Here is how in-house options compare to managed services in real NZ dollar terms, and how to know when it is time to make a change.
Managed ServicesRead moreActionstep vs LEAP: which PMS suits NZ law firms?
Actionstep and LEAP are two of the most commonly evaluated practice management systems for NZ law firms. Here is how they compare on trust accounting, customisation, integration risk, and which firm type suits each.
LegalRead moreTrust accounting: How NZ specific regulations favour NZ Legal Practice Solutions.
NZ trust accounting regulations are the core reason global PMS vendors find it hard to enter and support the NZ market. NZ-built systems focused on the NZ market have the edge.
LegalRead moreFilePro End-of-Life: What to Do Before 31 December 2026
Actionstep is retiring FilePro on 31 December 2026. If your NZ law firm is still on FilePro, here's what the deadline means and how to plan the move. LawMaster is not affected.
LegalRead moreMigrating practice management system: NZ trust accounting
Trust accounting practices and workflows should be a top priority for your firm when migrating from a legacy practice management system like Affinity or Infinitylaw to a cloud PMS.
LegalRead moreAI dictation for NZ lawyers: what to know before you adopt it
AI dictation tools can save NZ lawyers significant time on attendance notes and file notes. Here is what to evaluate before adopting one, including privacy and data residency considerations.
LegalRead moreDoes Xero work for NZ trust accounting?
Xero is widely used by NZ law firms for general accounts, but it is not designed for NZ trust accounting. Here is why, and what the right structure looks like.
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