According to CompuLaw, all rule sets are designed and edited by attorneys and each rule cites its specific source authority. CompuLaw's rules sometimes include lengthy descriptions that may eat up too much report space. You may prefer to copy a rule set and edit down some of the text and even a few of the rules. For example, the Los Angeles Fast Track rule set includes a whopping 174 individual rules. CompuLaw also maintains a detailed documents database, with an unlimited number of documents that can be attached to any event.
Numerous reports are available, including calendars, daily schedules, and free-form lists.
Advanced Docket interfaces with CompuLaw's billing software, so client and matter information can be automatically transferred. The absence of the matter notes and other case management features makes it appear that CompuLaw was designed principally for offices with a centralized calendar person or department. The CompuLaw Case Manager, due out in July, promises to include more case management features, including notes, conflicts checking, and a direct link to billing for shared data and conflicts searches. These features will make the system friendlier for small firms and all attorneys that wish to maintain their matter notes in their computers. CompuLaw's Advanced Docket is a powerful application that can help a firm organize its calendar and track its documents.