October 2025

October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Don’t Be the Easy Target!

2025-10-01T22:48:08-07:00

Every October, the world reminds us that cybersecurity isn’t just for hoodie-wearing hackers in dark basements—it’s for everyone. Yes, even you, scrolling through this on your office Wi-Fi while ignoring that little red “Update Available” notification. Cybersecurity Awareness Month started in 2004 (back when MySpace was cool) and is all about helping normal people—not just techies—stay safe online. Let’s face it: cybercriminals don’t care if you’re a global law firm or a one-person practice. If you have data, they want it. So here are the big moves you can make this October to protect yourself without turning into a paranoid conspiracy theorist.

October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month – Don’t Be the Easy Target!2025-10-01T22:48:08-07:00

September 2025

Working with consultants

2025-09-30T13:50:43-07:00

Lawyers can figure things out. It is part of the job. Cross-examine a witness, interpret a statute, identify the missing comma. But clicking around practice management software at midnight until something works is not legal heroism. It is unpaid discovery. Enter the consultant. Think of a firm like 2b1 Inc. as your matter management sherpa. They have walked this trail for years. They know where firms slip, where tasks stall, and which configuration actually sticks. Most importantly, they translate how your firm really works into software that behaves like a well-trained paralegal.

Working with consultants2025-09-30T13:50:43-07:00

Your Laptop, Our Rules: How to Write a Computer‑Use Policy Your Lawyers Will Actually Read

2025-09-24T21:28:59-07:00

If a law firm’s files are its crown jewels, firm computers are the vault. Without a clear computer‑use policy, that vault is propped open with a coffee stirrer. This guide explains the why, the what, and the what‑happens‑if of a policy that protects client confidences, sets fair expectations, and actually gets read.

Your Laptop, Our Rules: How to Write a Computer‑Use Policy Your Lawyers Will Actually Read2025-09-24T21:28:59-07:00

Clio: What’s Missing? – Part 3 of 4: Make the Work Move: Task Lists, Matter Stages, and Automated Workflows

2025-09-10T12:51:58-07:00

Law firms don’t run on luck — they run on process. Every matter your firm handles moves through predictable steps. The problem? Too often those steps live only in someone’s head, or scribbled on a sticky note, or buried in a spreadsheet no one checks. That’s where Clio Manage comes in. With tools like Matter Stages, Task Lists, and Automated Workflows, you can turn that messy “mental checklist” into a smooth, repeatable system that keeps your whole team on track. Let’s break down how it works — with real examples.

Clio: What’s Missing? – Part 3 of 4: Make the Work Move: Task Lists, Matter Stages, and Automated Workflows2025-09-10T12:51:58-07:00

The Future of Legal Communication: How RingCentral’s AI is Redefining the Way We Work

2025-09-04T10:59:27-07:00

The legal profession runs on conversations—but keeping track of every detail, action item, and client question is harder than ever. RingCentral’s new AI-powered tools are changing that. From generating call and meeting summaries with assigned tasks to deploying an AI receptionist that can answer client questions in real time, these features don’t just save time—they redefine client service. Want to see it in action? Call 415-284-2221 and ask, “What are 2b1 Inc.’s services?” or “What is 2b1 Care and what can it do for my firm?” You’ll experience firsthand how AI is reshaping communication for modern law firms.

The Future of Legal Communication: How RingCentral’s AI is Redefining the Way We Work2025-09-04T10:59:27-07:00

A 24-Point Cybersecurity Playbook for Law Firms: From Ransomware to Vendor Management

2025-08-30T12:37:00-07:00

Law firm cybersecurity is about much more than antivirus. Today’s firms face threats ranging from ransomware attacks and phishing emails to vendor breaches and data loss risks. Our new Cybersecurity White Paper provides a 24-point playbook for law firm data protection, covering essential safeguards like multi-factor authentication (MFA), data encryption, mobile device management, and incident response planning. Each section gives you a clear definition, the specific problem it addresses, and how the cybersecurity control works to reduce risk. With a built-in quick-start plan and long-term roadmap, this guide helps law firms strengthen client confidentiality, meet compliance expectations, and build resilience against modern cyber threats, step by step.

A 24-Point Cybersecurity Playbook for Law Firms: From Ransomware to Vendor Management2025-08-30T12:37:00-07:00

August 2025

Billable Hour Alternatives: Is It Time to Rethink Time and Expense?

2025-09-04T16:10:10-07:00

As legal technology continues to evolve and clients demand greater value, the traditional billable hour is under scrutiny. Not every task needs to be tracked in six-minute increments especially as AI and automation handle routine work. More law firms are exploring billable hour alternatives, including flat fee billing and hybrid billing models, to better align with client needs and improve efficiency. This post explains how firms can rethink time and expense billing and how modern practice management systems—supported by 2b1 Inc. make the transition seamless.

Billable Hour Alternatives: Is It Time to Rethink Time and Expense?2025-09-04T16:10:10-07:00

Don’t Fall for Spam or Fake Emails: Top 5 Attacks You Should Recognize

2025-08-28T16:13:05-07:00

Email is still the number one way cybercriminals slip past our defenses, not through high-tech hacking but through simple, convincing deceptions. Phishing scams that look like Microsoft alerts, or messages that seem to come from your boss, are designed to make you act fast and think later. In this post, we break down the five most common email attacks you’re likely to encounter, explain why they work, and share practical ways to spot them before they cause real damage.

Don’t Fall for Spam or Fake Emails: Top 5 Attacks You Should Recognize2025-08-28T16:13:05-07:00

From Pilot to Practice: How to Successfully Deploy Lexi in Your Law Firm – Part 5 of 5

2025-09-10T12:49:45-07:00

You’ve met Lexi, explored her capabilities, and learned how to keep her safe. Now it’s time to make her part of the team. In this final post, we walk you through a practical, no-fluff roadmap for deploying an AI agent in your firm—from choosing the right use case to measuring success and scaling with confidence. AI adoption doesn’t need to be disruptive—just deliberate.

From Pilot to Practice: How to Successfully Deploy Lexi in Your Law Firm – Part 5 of 52025-09-10T12:49:45-07:00

Guardrails for Lexi: Keeping Legal AI Agents Safe, Smart, and Accountable – Part 4 of 5

2025-09-10T12:49:21-07:00

AI agents like Lexi bring incredible efficiency to legal work—but without the right guardrails, they can also introduce risk. In this post, we explore how law firms can deploy AI responsibly, with human oversight, secure environments, and continuous feedback. Lexi may be smart, but in legal, safety isn’t optional—it’s essential.

Guardrails for Lexi: Keeping Legal AI Agents Safe, Smart, and Accountable – Part 4 of 52025-09-10T12:49:21-07:00
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