I've recently been following several online forum discussions about eBilling and the increased focus on electronic invoicing as a method of cost effectiveness and process efficiency, both direct and indirect. I find these discussions interesting because of the passion expressed by most posters about a topic I frankly considered passé. Essentially, the majority of posters on these threads either lament the failure of eBilling (a 12-year experiment with little relative adoption) or herald the intrinsic business value of standardized electronic invoice transmission formats (and in particular the wealth of data they provide).
Ralph Schroeder, a recognized expert in intellectual property management and technology, joins HyperionGP as Managing Director in the Intellectual Property practice and will lead the new Hyperion Research business.
Garvin Fouts brings years of experience implementing Business Process Automation and Workflow solutions and offering strategic guidance for firms around the world
A story recently came across my desk about a complaint filed in Missouri against LegalZoom, alleging that LegalZoom engages in the unauthorized practice of law and requesting class certification. What caught my interest on this matter is not so much the facts of the case, but the context under which it has arisen.
Thanks to all for a warm welcome at ILTA 2009 at the Gaylord National Resort just south of Washington, DC! Attendance was down this year, to be sure, but perhaps because of the more intimate atmosphere, I think there was generally congenial attitude focused on learning and peer collaboration. I met with many great law firm technology leaders and vendors, and was generally impressed wi
Those of us in IP circles have for a long time been keenly attuned to the commoditization IP prosecution. In fact
I couldn't believe the news about Huron Consulting this week. Jonathan Weil captured the story, and its glaring lessons, well in his August 6 story. I guess little has changed in 7 years. More than anything, I'm troubled by the Arthur Andersen culture that remains pervasive and toxic. As Mr. Weil so gracefully put it, I guess you can take the accountant out of Arthur Andersen, but you can't take the Arthur Andersen out of the accountant.
Process improvement initiatives don’t have to cost money! Remember, technology isn’t a panacea; it’s a useful tool for making your work easier and more efficient. Ideally, it should be able to do routine tasks for you, so that you can concentrate on the bigger things. In the spirit of “using what you got”, my continuing series on DYI improvements:
Initiative # 6: Integrations!
