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.