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Trust 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.
Read moreFilePro & LawMaster End-of-Life: What to do before 31 December 26'
Actionstep acquired FilePro and LawMaster and is winding them down with a hard deadline of 31 December 2026. If your firm is still on either system, here is what you need to know and do now.
Read 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.
Read moreOneLaw 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.
Read 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.
Read 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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