LawMaster’s Marketing Intelligence includes;
- Reports that will enable analysis of campaigns to maximise effectiveness;
- Single database of information;
- Automatic data capture to entities who are included in marketing campaigns;
- Targeted selection of entities for marketing campaigns;
- Analysis of the performance of any campaign over numerous years.

Marketing can be an expensive exercise and particularly costly if your strategies are poorly planned. LawMaster offers a solution that allows you to classify your contacts, plan your strategy and then execute your plan using our integrated workflow/automation tool, the LawMaster Task Management System. Information is made available to you in the most useful form that will provide you with the necessary information to analyse the effectiveness of your marketing campaigns. This is an invaluable tool for amending and creating lucrative strategies.

The fully integrated marketing function of LawMaster is simple and easy to use as it works in conjunction with the rest of the system. For instance, an address used for an entity will be the same throughout the database therefore any changes to this entity will be saved in every facet of the system. The automated processes extend to marketing communications, during mail outs data will automatically save to each entity and is available for future use. As an example, the ability to specify or “opt in” for electronic direct marketing is available as an attribute; this allows clients to choose to be included in certain selective mail outs such as newsletters.

The marketing function also extends to include unique marketing matters that are designed to track budgets and costs of an event being organised. Once the event has taken place attendance is captured and specific attributes can be established for the entities.

Most marketing people find the analytics the most useful – LawMaster Business Intelligence “BI” in action!

The first earthquake recorded in Chile was called the 1960 Valdivia earthquake or Great Chilean Earthquake, to this day it is the most energetic earthquake ever recorded, rating 9.5 on the moment magnitude scale. The death toll of this quake was estimated to be approximately 5,000 people and monetary loss was said to be estimated at $400 to $800 million US dollars (which equals 2.9 to 5.8 billion in 2010 dollars).

The most recent earthquake, Saturday 27^th February 2010, was the strongest quake affecting Chile since the magnitude 9.5 1960 Valdivia earthquake and is the strongest earthquake worldwide since the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake.  It is the seventh strongest earthquake ever recorded (the 1906 Ecuadorian earthquake is tied for seventh with it), 500 times more forceful than the 7.0 M earthquake in Haiti in January 2010.

Rating 8.8 on the moment magnitude scale, this quake has an estimated death toll of 1,000 people and monetary loss could exceed $15 billion. This catastrophe has left over 2 million people homeless, injured or otherwise affected. As some of the worst affected areas woke up to badly damaged cities Sunday, looting broke out, leading several mayors to ask the central government of to issue the extreme declaration of martial law.

The country has fallen into chaos as hundreds of people raided petrol stations to steal fuel as well as supermarkets for food. Public transport services had been suspended, and the supply of power and gas had also been cut off.

Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse a crowd of looters carrying off food and electrical appliances from a supermarket in Concepcion. Local press reported that over 1,000 soldiers were deployed across the southern city of Concepcion.

LawMaster Litigation support is about complex searching of evidence, classification and reclassification of documents, finding relationships between documents and groups of documents. The type of support services offered will depend on the needs of the attorney and may range from research and documentation of facts and precedents before a case comes to trial, or assisting in the determination of damages once a case has been tried.

LawMaster helps you to structure your case and retrieve and search with tools designed to assist with briefs, chronologies, creating court documents and as much more as your imagination will offer you. The end result is being ready for trial earlier, much earlier than the other side, plus faster responses, accessible and fully researched evidence, which leads to better results for your clients and more profits for you.

LawMaster, in accordance with our commitment to our customer base and our policy of keeping our software on the cutting edge of practice management technology, has released Version 10.4.3606.

This latest version of LawMaster contains more than 155 enhancements to our current system as well as the development of several new features including:

• Microsoft’s new Windows 7 operation system is supported under this release of LawMaster.
• The Business Intelligence Module has been further refined to enable bench mark data to be migrated between LawMaster databases.
• The Litigation Support Module has been reinvigorated with a number of enhancements to improve overall functionality.
• Payroll and Personnel has been updated with a number of significant features which include: enhancements to superannuation reporting requirements, accrued leave based on actual hours worked, loadable tax scales & tax scales table; and back pay processing.
• Workflow Processing has been enhanced with a number of new statements and functions to improve your firm’s automation capabilities.

A comprehensive list and explanation of all new features and enhancements can be found by either accessing the release notes through LawMaster / Help / LawMaster Release Notes or by request.

To obtain our new release lodge a request through the support system. New clients are encouraged to contact LawMaster on 1300 135 214 to speak about your requirements with a sales representative.

• Storing all electronic and hardcopy documents to a single file,

• Searching capabilities across all documents electronic and hardcopy,

• Comprehensive matter information in one screen,

• Easy single click intelligent document and correspondence merges,

• Easy single click access to contact details,

• Elimination of the need for timesheets via automatic time recording; and

• All daily functions available from main screen.

Time is so valuable in a legal firm; it is what you sell to your clients, so a more effective production method can give you an enormous advantage. LawMaster offers a comprehensive range of Legal Practice Management functions integrated into a single software program. The benefits of this are infinite; one database of information, reporting facilities across a wide variety of variables and the ability to produce all of your matter work from one program, one source of information, making you more effective and more profitable.

LawMaster allows you to perform any matter work such as merging a fax, creating a document or calling your client whilst automatically saving this to the file. Storing all case/matter information on LawMaster allows users to easily search and retrieve any electronic or hard copy records stored on the file. This storage method saves time and is extremely effective to ensure important documents are never lost and that the file is never “misplaced”. The system uses a predetermined set of tasks which will automatically action each task in succession. It is a fast systematic approach to routine work, such as conveyancing, however it is most effective in more complex files.

Keeping up to speed with technology, Version 10.4.3606 was developed for 100% compatibility with Windows 7 and will continue to establish Lawmaster as the leading legal software company in the Australian market.

As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, LawMaster has achieved the highest level of competency from Microsoft and have the knowledge and commitment to implement technology solutions that match the exact requirements of any law firm that uses their software. Windows 7 has been fully tested and is supported by LawMaster as an operating system for our software.

The new update, available to all existing clients, contains over 155 enhancements as well as a number of new features. As a front runner in the legal forms software market, Lawmaster strive to innovate and boast the ability to automate and streamline all your processes unlike other legal software applications. Document management, payroll automation, litigation support and trust accounting software are all areas in which Lawmaster’s software has been developed to improve your practice.

For more information regarding Lawmaster’s latest update to their market-leading legal software, visit the Lawmaster website.

As a law firm you are swamped on a daily basis with a list of documents as long as you can remember! In order to maintain control of these documents and the extensive amount of data that comes with them, you need a suitable document management solution.

Our team at Lawmaster have developed a document management software solution that is one of the best available on the market. Lawmaster software includes a range of solutions; Automatic saving of documents, Powerful searching and quick access to all documents, Movement tracking to show who is working on a document and Valuable security measures on documents.

Effective document management can be a priceless asset to your firm. Eliminate time wasted in searching for mislaid documents or handing over files worked on by another lawyer and improve your productivity with Lawmaster Document Management Software!

Any Microsoft document type is supported and to review these documents fast read only access previews are available or you can choose to edit the document. One program to manage all your documents means that you can search your entire database. Saving all documents in one place is also a better safeguard. Security is paramount in law firms, and as a result Lawmaster has established a comprehensive security capability which restricts access of documents to unauthorised users.

Think about 100,000 sheets of paper? 

• That much paper makes up 12   40-foot trees.
• That much paper could publish 271 copies of John Grisham’s novel “The Partner.”
• And that much paper stacked would be as high as Michael Jordon ….on stilts.

So, there is a serious environmental side to our discussion this afternoon. Paper is the number one material thrown away. That is why the Australian Government offers a range of incentives for small, medium and large businesses to lower their carbon emissions and reduce waste.

In addition to environmental impacts, paper is time consuming to manage. Record keeping constitutes more than 90% of all office activity. Studies indicate that of the paper filed, over 80% is never referenced again!

Then there is the cost aspect of paper. Think about the cost of paper, printing, mailing, distribution, and handling fees. A study done by Coopers and Lybrand estimated the cost of paper management to be about $50 per document.

As you can see, there are many advantages to becoming a paperless office. Of course, as lawyers there are some original documents that need to be stored physically and there are times when documents will need to be printed but what we want to focus on is developing a consciousness around the amount of paper we use.

LawMaster can get you on your way to becoming a paperless office, as we have all the tools and experience in completing such a task.

The paperless office will:

• Increase efficiency by having all of the firms information residing in one central place and its all searchable.
• Have better risk management and improve client service
• Also reduce operational costs  

The paperless office provides lawyers with the ability to work remotely, enhancing their work life balance. These days, who wants to spend every working hour in the office. Electronic files mean that you can work anywhere!

 And finally, let’s not forget the positive environmental impact. 

Remember the statistics mentioned at the beginning? In one day you can save about 100 pages of paper – so remember, on average if it will cost you $50 per document assuming each document contains10 pages – so that would save the firm  $500 per day per lawyer!!  The thing to remember is that technology doesn’t come for nothing, you have to invest in your firm’s IT. But with these figures and with these savings it is clear that it is financially beneficial for your law firm to become a paperless office.

A quick glance over the opening arguments made by Nokia has left it looking like nothing more than jealousy over the worldwide success of Apple’s iPhone device.

Nokia have simply dissed Apple, instead of focusing on the aspects of the case. The end result will most likely be an out of court settlement and cross-licensing agreements-assuming Apple’s willing. After all, Nokia is on record admitting its fondness for Apple’s technology.

“If there is something good in the world then we copy with pride” is what Anssi Vanjoki, Nokia’s head of multimedia devices, stated when asked about the striking similarities between a touch screen device it was designing and Apple’s iconic handset.

Endless research and development was conducted by Microsoft in order to establish key capabilities which users feel the new version of Windows must contain:

• Improved productivity by giving end-user instant access to information
• Providing tools for IT to securely support their business
• Protect corporate data
• Achieve cost efficiencies
• Take advantage of the virtualisation trends in client computing

With this being said, there are several benefits to upgrading your OS to the new Windows 7.

Windows Search- This enhanced search feature resembles the “auto-complete” function that is a familiar tool in Microsoft Word.  The moment a user starts to type a word in the search field, Windows 7 will list items that match the typed characters. 

Compatibility- The flexibility of Windows 7 gives users the ability to run almost any software that is Windows compatible.  Windows 7 will work with more accessories and programs than its predecessors, Windows Vista and Windows XP.  LawMaster is a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner; therefore it is compatible with the new Windows 7 operating system.

Decreased boot time- the average Windows 7 machine will boot will boot up in under 60 seconds.  With the decreased boot time, users can get to work as soon as they sit down.

Libraries- Windows 7 provides a new, more intuitive way of organizing and locating documents.  Instead of wasting time trying to remember where a previously created document is stored, a user can now search for their documents by type in different “libraries” such as communications, contacts, documents, downloads, music, pictures and videos.  

 Jump Lists- This updated menu is a timesaving tool that allows a user to preview open applications and folders.  When the mouse is moved over the taskbar, a popup menu appears and lists all open windows.  Right clicking will provide a brief history of recent changes and other useful information.