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What's new in legal content and automations for Australia

What's new in legal content and automations for Australia
Jasmine
Smokeball Team

We're excited to share the first update in our new Legal Product Updates Hub!

With a focus on our Australian clients, this update includes new matter types, forms, and report improvements. For an overview of the new hub, check out our quick guide on how to use the new section

Let's dive into the highlights. 

New Insolvency Matter Category and Bankruptcy Matter Type

We're expanding into the area of Insolvency, launching our first matter type for federal Bankruptcy matters. To learn more about this new matter type and how to set it up, check out our support article


Even more Lexon precedent updates

This recent round of updates cover two areas of law for practitioners who use Lexon insurance: 

  1. Family law, including both Property and Financial Agreement updates
  2. Conveyancing (QLD only)

For Conveyancing, Checklists and File Notes have been updated. For Family; the changes include a new ‘Financial Agreements – Overview’ folder and removal of the COVID-19 clauses, ensuring your practice is up to date with current regulations.  
 

New ACT Forms

We're introducing new Court Procedure Rules and Supreme Court forms for the Australian Capital Territory. These forms are fully automated with the party details and Case details recorded in your Litigation matters.

This is a substantial update so make sure you have a look at the Litigation section of our release notes if you practice in the Australian Capital Territory.  


Report Updates

New report in Smokeball Billing - Matters by Billing Type

Generate a report on the billing types used across matters (e.g., Time-based Matters vs. Fixed Fee Matters). 


 

Updated Matter - Referral List
We've added new columns for the Collected Amount and Fee Estimate, providing you with more detailed information on your referrals.

That's it for our first update in the new Legal Product Updates Hub. We hope these new features and improvements help you streamline your practice. Remember to watch our video for a step-by-step guide on how to navigate the new hub. As always, we'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback, so feel free to share them with us. 

If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reply below or ask a question.

 

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