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Paralegals: 8 Legal Tech Trends to Watch in 2018

As we look back at 2017 and gear up for a new year, it's smart to brush up on new trends in the legal industry.  Technology has impacted our profession dramatically in recent years, and it continues to do so at an accelerating pace. If you're not on the technology bandwagon, you and your firm will have a hard time staying afloat. This fact isn't a revelation. We've known for decades

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