We are pleased to share that the Professional Liability Fund has completed its biennial comprehensive review of practice aids for Oregon legal professionals. Technology is advancing quickly, employment transitions and retirements are on the rise, and risk management requires constant attention. In response, we have carefully reviewed, revised, and expanded our library of practice aids to ensure they remain relevant and useful to legal professionals.

The new year is the perfect moment to recalibrate your law practice. This post offers five achievable resolutions grounded in PLF guidance that can help you reduce stress, clarify expectations, and work more sustainably in 2026. Progress, not perfection, is the goal.

Have you ever felt like your client files are out of control? Client file materials are often scattered throughout various locations and saved in multiple types of formats. Gone are the days of a single paper file stored neatly in your filing cabinet. Read on to learn more.

With the sheer frequency and variety of notifications, meetings, and other commitments that legal professionals have, it can be hard to keep track of your to-do

No two firms will likely have the exact same file management procedures, but file management best practices apply to everyone. Understand your storage options and best practice tips to ensure that your client files are being managed properly.

How many hundreds— or thousands — of emails are in your inbox right now? At what pace is that number growing? Are you confident that an urgent message isn’t lurking in your queue? Does your computer constantly ping and pop up notifications? If these questions speak to the current state of your email account, you may have a problem. These are all telltale signs that a destructive dragon is living in your inbox.

The new year is a perfect time to reflect on and improve your office and its systems. A simple and efficient exercise called the 'Design Matrix' can help you identify the vital first steps to take.

Discovery can be a major headache for law firms. The proliferation of electronic data makes it challenging for lawyers to efficiently manage all of this information. The typical discovery process can be complicated and expensive, especially for solo and small firms. Managing electronic discovery used to be seen as necessary only for large firms in complex litigation. Now, law firms of all sizes need to be able to handle eDiscovery.

To prevent mishaps and errors, you may need to evaluate how cases proceed through your office. Having a smooth process can avoid inaccuracies and save time. You can be more efficient if you have a well-defined and planned workflow for you and your staff.