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January 15, 2025

How Many Hours Do Lawyers Actually Bill? Where a Solo's Day Goes

Lawyers bill about 3 of every 8 hours. Where the rest goes for solo attorneys, with Clio and Bloomberg Law data, and how to get time back.

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January 12, 2025

Why Slow Follow-Up Costs You Clients, and What ABA Rule 1.4 Requires

Only 33% of firms answered a prospective client's email in Clio's 2024 test. What the data shows, what Rule 1.4 requires, and a system that works.

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January 10, 2025

ChatGPT for Lawyers: How to Use AI Email Drafts Ethically

What ABA Formal Opinion 512 requires, the privilege risk after United States v. Heppner, and a checklist for drafting client email with AI.