October 31, 2005

Each year, LSS produces new and improved versions of the software.  These new versions are based on changes in technology, user requests and industry trends.  New features are added and interfaces are simplified - providing even greater levels of efficiency for our clients.  The software actually becomes more valuable over time.

Version 2005A includes literally hundreds of valuable additions and enhancements that help law firms improve efficiency and increase productivity.  Many components are now "workflow enabled" so they can integrate directly with the new LSS Workflow Management System.

Clients can access a detailed New Release Announcement by logging into our Client Services Website.  Following is just a partial list of new features found in version 2005A.

Financial Management

- Control panels have been added to each of the menus, providing quick one-click access to the most commonly used functions.

- Several new management reports have been added to the Time Accounting module for greater flexibility in measuring productivity and other marketing efforts.

- A new Pending Close report has been added to help manage "closed" cases that still have active accounting balances.

- Discounts (reductions that appear on billing statements as a separate line item entry) can now be applied to specific timekeepers.

- New Quick Bill functions have been added to streamline the billing process for firms with simple billing requirements.

- Several new electronic billing formats have been added.

- Client/matter intake and accounts payable check requests are now fully integrated with Workflow Management.

- Accounts Payable includes a new function to copy the last entry made - useful for large client expense transactions that span multiple entries (i.e. delivery charges).

- The Timecard Summary report in the Payroll / Attendance module includes additional subtotals by work code.

Case Management

- Full-text search capabilities have been added to the Records Management module.

- The Mass Mailing module offers greater flexibility in the selection of mailing categories when printing labels, reports, and when exporting names for mail merge functions in word processing. 

- Time Entry includes a new "personal" client lookup option that shows just those clients assigned to a particular timekeeper.

- Conflict searches and maintenance are now fully integrated with the Workflow Management client / matter intake process.

Document Management

- A new attachment function has been added to the Outlook toolbar.  This function allows documents to be located through the Document Management interface, and be attached to an email - all in one step.

- Multiple files can now be selected from the document list.  This allows multiple files to be opened at once without returning to the document list.

Workflow Management

- All new component that automates processes such as client/matter intake, conflict checking, and check requests.

- Electronically routes on-line forms from one department or user to the next.

- Maintains a complete audit trail of all process activity.

For more information about LSS, please call 800-331-4122.  A product specialist will answer any question you have, and can provide a personal on-line demonstration at your convenience.