What's New at ESILAW

03/16/2020 - COVID19 Updates

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11/15/2019 - Effective Dec 1st, 2019 Support Ends for ESILaw 2015.1.3 and Earlier Versions

Effective December 1st, 2019, ESILaw 2015.1.3 and earlier versions will no longer be supported. This is due to the fact that the new desktop version, ESILaw 2015.1.4, contains a critical security update that safeguards the integrity of your ESILaw application and promotes a safe experience for all customers. The security advancement also ensures that future application updates are provided by a trusted source to further enhance end user security.

To ensure that you qualify for support from our Customer Service Team, and are prepared to meet upcoming year-end obligations, please upgrade to ESILaw 2015.1.4.

Click here to learn more about upgrading to ESILAW 2015.1.4

If you have any questions about what version of ESILaw you’re running or have any other questions regarding the upgrade, please contact our Customer Support Team.

Sincerely,

The Dye & Durham ESILaw Team

10/28/2019 - ESI Payroll 2020 Support & Update Plan Order Form

The 2020 ESI Payroll renewal form is now available for download. The payroll update will be available to download by December 31st, 2019. Please note we no longer ship payroll updates on CD, but can provide you with a download link if you are unable to download the update using Check for Updates. Please contact support if you require assistance when the update is released. To renew your payroll support and update plan please download and fill out the form and return it to us by fax at 604-990-1789 or by email at sales@esilaw.com

10/21/2019 - ESILAW 2015.1.4 Critical Update

This is a reminder to update your ESILaw Software to the advanced 2015.1.4 version. This new version contains a critical security update that will help you safeguard the integrity of your ESILaw application and promote a safe experience for all customers. The security advancement also ensures that future application updates are provided by a trusted source to further enhance end user security.

At Dye & Durham, we are committed to helping you protect sensitive client information, and ensuring you are compliant with all legal rules, regulations and recommendations.

We strongly recommend you update your ESILaw to the new 2015.1.4 version today.

Please don't hesitate to contact our Customer Support Team if you have any questions.

  • Toll free: 1-888-663-4545
  • Local: 1-604-990-1779
  • sales@esilaw.com or support@esilaw.com

Yours Sincerely,

The Dye & Durham ESILaw Team

10/10/2019 - Coming soon - Required ESILAW 360 SAP Crystal Reports Upgrade

We are in the process of finalizing our next ESILAW 360 update, which will include a newer version of SAP Crystal Reports (version 13024). This is a required update for all ESILAW 360 users and it is expected to be released by the end of October. For more information on the SAP Crystal Reports Upgrade and install instructions click here.

10/7/2019 - ESILAW 2015.1.4 Critical Update

This is a reminder to update your ESILaw Software to the advanced 2015.1.4 version. This new version contains a critical security update that will help you safeguard the integrity of your ESILaw application and promote a safe experience for all customers. The security advancement also ensures that future application updates are provided by a trusted source to further enhance end user security.

With the use of high-end technology comes the unavoidable exposure to malicious threats. At Dye & Durham, we are committed to helping you mitigate this risk to protect sensitive client information.

We strongly recommend you update your ESILaw to the new 2015.1.4 version today.

Please don't hesitate to contact our Customer Support Team if you have any questions.

  • Toll free: 1-888-663-4545
  • Local: 1-604-990-1779
  • sales@esilaw.com or support@esilaw.com

Yours Sincerely,

The Dye & Durham ESILaw Team

9/30/2019 - September 2019 ESILAW 360 Update

View the ESILAW 360 September 2019 release notes.

9/20/2019 - New Automated Attendant

At Dye & Durham customer service is a top priority. To help improve response times for sales and technical support we've implemented a new automated attendant phone system, similar to many other businesses. When you call for sales, support or account inquiries, you will be routed based on the options you select. This new system will eliminate the need to remain on hold and will allow us to respond to calls more quickly.

If you are calling for technical support or have an urgent issue we recommend using the online form to submit a support request. To access the web form visit https://v1.esilaw.com/support.html.

We'll continue to refine and improve this system based on customer feedback and thank you in advance for your patience.

7/20/2019 - ESILAW 2015.1.4 Security Update

Dye & Durham takes the security of its software platforms and the sensitive client information contained therein very seriously. We understand that you share the same interest in safeguarding your client information.

We have released a critical ESILAW software security update and recommend you install it as soon as possible. This security update is designed to better protect the software against certain malicious attacks and to keep your firm running smoothly. At the time of installation, you will be presented with an updated user agreement. Please note that this update must be manually installed and cannot be installed using the Check for Updates feature.

Click here to continue to the ESILAW 2015.1.4 update

6/21/2019 - June 2019 ESILAW 360 Update

View the ESILAW 360 June 2019 release notes.

5/31/2019 - May 2019 ESILAW 360 Update

View the ESILAW 360 May 2019 release notes.

3/22/2019 - March 2019 ESILAW 360 Update

View the ESILAW 360 March 2019 release notes.

2/12/2019 - February 2019 ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been added, updated or addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Added additional report export options on the majority of lawyer and timekeeper reports to improve the format of .csv or Excel exports. This makes it easier to work with exporting data with minimal formatting.
  • Added a new option in Payment Types to allow users to set alpha-numeric or numeric only numbers against payment types, which can be used when entering transaction receipt numbers. This will allow for the use of alpha numeric receipt numbers for transactions such as EFTs (electronic file transfers). Payment type settings can be customized by the user on user-defined payment types such as EFT.
  • Added a new sort option in the Conflict Search feature to allow sorting of the conflict report by client/matter name or number.
  • Added Post & New button to Journal Entry form to improve efficiency when entering multiple journal entries.
  • Additional updates related to the preparation of ESILAW 360 cloud launch.

12/31/2018 - 2019 ESI Payroll Update Now Available

The 2019 payroll tax table update is now available for download through the payroll software. To obtain the latest update use the Check for Updates and Install updates feature in ESI Payroll. Please ensure you run your final payroll prior to installing the update. If you require further assistance with the update support can be reached at 1-888-663-4545, 1-604-990-1779 or support@esilaw.com.

12/31/2018 - December 2018 ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been added, updated or addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Added a new Import Bank Statement feature in Bank Reconciliation to allow the importing of bank statements from major banks as part of the bank reconciliation process. The import feature will allow you to import .csv files from major banks, review the imported entries and apply them to the bank reconciliation you are working on. This will automatically check off cheques, deposits and other credits and provide you with a list of transactions that cannot be found or do not match.
  • Added a new report option to the Lawyer Balance Summary report to display a fees billed and hours worked monthly summary, along with current and previous year comparisons.
  • Added export features to Lists > Lawyers & Timekeepers and Chart of Accounts to export to .csv format lawyer and account information including budgets.
  • Changed licensing to allow users to set timekeepers and user accounts as inactive in order to free up a subscription license. Note that each user license includes 1 timekeeper and 1 user licnese.
  • Fixed an issue with Pre-bill Summary Report to address printing sort order when printing the report for multiple clients.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

 

12/5/2018 - Happy Holidays Christmas Hours!

Thank you for your continued support and we want to wish you all a wonderful holiday season and all the best in the new year! 2019 is right around the corner and there are a lot of new and exciting features coming out. In Q1 of 2019 we plan to launch ESILAW cloud followed by our practice management suite. In addition, there will be a lot of new features and functionality for both 360 and practice management released throughout 2019, including new integration to Dye & Durham products and services. Buckle up and get ready for a new year full of time-saving functionality that will help maximize productivity in your firm!

Please note our hours of operation over the Christmas holidays:

  • December 24th 8AM to 5PM
  • December 25th Closed
  • December 26th Closed
  • December 27th 8AM to 5PM
  • December 28th 8AM to 5PM
  • December 31st 8AM to 5PM

11/7/2018 - ESI Payroll 2019 Support & Update Plan Order Form

The 2019 ESI Payroll renewal form is now available for download. The payroll update will be available to download by December 31st, 2018. Please note we no longer ship payroll updates on CD, but can provide you with a download link if you are unable to download the update using Check for Updates. Please contact support if you require assistance when the update is released. To renew your payroll support and update plan please download and fill out the form and return it to us by fax at 604-990-1789 or by email at sales@esilaw.com

10/31/2018 - October 2018 ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been added, updated or addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Added new functionality in Create Pre-bills & Bills when editing time and disbursements to allow users to change the sort order of the transactions on the bill.
  • Added a new billing option in Create Pre-bills & Bills to group posted bills into a single RTF/DOCX/PDF document. You can set this by choosing the gear icon in Create Pre-bills & Bills.
  • Added a view option in Clients & Matters and Find features to provide the ability to view and print receipts for Trust Transfers to Pay Bills. The receipt feature will display a payment receipt even if trust transfer payments are grouped on a single cheque, allowing you to print receipts for individual clients.
  • Added additional interest posting options to the Post Interest feature.
  • Added a name field in Identification & Verification so that identification information can be linked to a specific person.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

09/30/2018 - September 2018 ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been added, updated or addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Added econveyance disbursement import template to the Import & Export feature as a standard template. This can be used to import disbursement transactions that are exported from econveyance. Before you can use the import template you will need to edit the template and configure it.
  • Added a new Send feature to allow sending of one or more bills to specific users with the ability to attached notes and notify them by email.
  • Added a new Global Option under the Billing tab to prevent users from editing a bill prior to a specified date. This can be set by the administrator.
  • Added automatic closed file numbering when closing files.
  • Added the ability to export custom fields when exporting client data through Import & Export.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

9/5/2018 - We have a new mailing address

Exciting things are happening at ESI Software Inc. and we want to share some important news with you. The recent acquisition of ESILAW by Dye & Durham is going to continue fueling growth, making a move to a new facility necessary in order to join the Dye & Durham team. As of September 10th, 2018 we will be located at the following Vancouver location:

ESI Software, Inc.

Suite 200 - 890 West Pender Street

Vancouver, BC

V6C 1J9

Our phone numbers and hours will remain the same and you should not experience any interruption in service. We look forward to serving you from our new location.

8/31/2018 - August 2018 ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been added, updated or addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Added editing capabilities for general bank transactions in the Find feature. Access to editing functions are available on right click menus. Transactions such as time and disbursement entries, bills, payments, cheques and receipts can now be edited from both the Clients & Matters feature and/or Find by right clicking on a transaction.
  • Added a new label printing feature under File > Print > Labels. The label printing feature allows you to customize and print various sized labels, which are designed to be printed on a label printer. Note that ESILAW 360 does not support 8.5 11 sheet labels and you must use a standalone label printer.
  • Added a new credit transfer feature to allow transferring of overpayments to other clients or matters with unpaid or partially paid bills.
  • Added a clear cheques by amounts function in bank reconciliation to provide a faster clearing method for cheques.
  • Added total amount to show the total selected items in Batch Write Offs.
  • Added the ability to edit bill payments to change certain fields and fee allocation.
  • Added interest posting functionality to allow posting of overdue account interest using a variety of methods. The feature can be accessed under Transactions > Post Interest and in the Statements & Reminders feature. Interest can be calculated when statements are produced or after the fact using simple or compound interest. Posted interest displays in Clients & Matters on the Bills & Payments tab and in the Find feature when transaction type Interest is selected. Posted interest transactions can also be reversed from either of those features by right clicking on the interest transaction.
  • Added an option in Templates to allow users to set templates inactive to prevent them from displaying in Create Pre-bills & Bills and to manage the template list.
  • Made changes to Write Trust Transfer Cheques to simplify the receipt functionality when multiple payments are grouped on a single cheque.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

8/1/2018 - Dye & Durham Acquires ESILAW

Dear customers,

am reaching out to you to share some exciting information. Today, it was announced that Dye & Durham
I am reaching out to you to share some exciting information. Today, it was announced that Dye & Durham
Corporation, has acquired full ownership of ESI Software Inc.

With offices in Vancouver and Toronto and the U.K., Dye & Durham is a leading provider of easy-to-use legal
software and technology enabled services.

Dye & Durham acquisition of ESILaw complements its core business and it is consistent with its strategy to add
value to existing and new customers. Dye & Durham's experienced management team will ensure the ongoing
innovation and evolution of ESILaw products and future solutions.

ESILaw is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Dye & Durham, a stand-alone company that will continue to operate
out of Vancouver and deliver the superior products and services that you have come to expect from us.

Richard Bath, President of ESI Software Inc. said "ESILaw is a well-known and respected player in the Canadian Legal community. With Dye & Durham quickly becoming the leading technology company in the legal services industry, we are very excited to become part of the D&D team."

Richard added, "The cultures of these companies are very similar: A constant focus on innovation and a commitment to exceptional customer service."

For you it is business as usual for both ESILAW users and suppliers. Please reach out in the coming days if you have any questions by contacting us via phone or email at 1-888-663-4545, 1-604-990-1779 or sales@esilaw.com.

Click here to view the official press release.

Sincerely,
Richard Bath
President

About Dye & Durham

Dye & Durham Corporation is a leading developer of software and technology solutions designed to maximize efficiency and increase productivity for legal and business professionals. With a commitment to innovation, the company has grown to 200 employees in Canada and the United Kingdom and serves blue chip customers including many of Canada's largest legal firms, financial institutions, and government organizations. Dye & Durham's Chief Executive Officer, Matt Proud, was recognized as one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40 honorees for 2018. Additional information can be found at www.dyedurham.com.

05/31/2018 - May 2018 ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been added, updated or addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Added view buttons to Enter Time and Enter Disbursements to allow users to view transactions and print or export them prior to posting.
  • Added a new Bill Summary feature under Reports > Accounts Receivable. This feature allows users to specify a client and a date range for bill dates or transaction dates in order to select all bills within the date range. Selected bills can then be produced as a single bill or document with a summary page or as individual bills with a summary page. This feature is ideal for firms that deliver multiple bills to a client with a summary. Two templates are available for the bill or report output format.
  • Added email field in user accounts to allow for the delivery of notifications to users by email.
  • Added a new time and fee report to the Snapshot feature to allow lawyers to view a detailed listing of their time and fee entries within a specified date range.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

03/31/2018 - March 2018 ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been added, updated or addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • In Create Pre-bills & Bills, added the ability to add bills with different periods or months to the list of clients to be billed. The current restriction to only allow posting of selected bills in the same period remains, but you can now work on bills where the bill dates are in different months.
  • When adding a new matter for an existing client 360 will now populate multiple fields such as client name, contact, address and contact information with the previous matter details. In addition, if you change the content such as address on one matter you will be prompted to update all other matters for the client.
  • Added Alerts feature to users account and group security options.
  • Added new Global Settings function for Enter Disbursements to allow entry of the total amount including the tax, which reverse calculates the pretax amount. This function is already available in Enter Invoices and Write General Cheques.
  • Added an additional Conflict Search option to search all words or phrases in order to reduce the conflict search results and improve flexibility when searching. The new option displays with the label ‘Find conflicts with all words or phrases’.
  • Improved repeating descriptions in the G/L Adjustments or Journal Entries by repeating previous descriptions even if an account was changed or a debit or credit were not input on the line item.
  • Added hotkeys to the Create Pre-bills & Bills feature to open the various billing tabs more quickly. The following keys will now open the corresponding window for the selected client bill; F8 (time & fees), F9 (flat fee), F10 (disbursements), F11 (anticipated disbursements).
  • Added Send to function in Create Pre-bills & Bills to allow users to send bills to other users in the firm and attach optional notes with a date/timestamp. This function can be used to send a single bill or multiple bills to other users, which transfers the bill from the user’s billing window to another user. If your firm has a billing approval process you can restrict access to posting options in billing and use the ‘Send to’ function to transfer bills that require approval or review.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

2/28/2018 - February 2018 ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been added, updated or addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Added new deposit slip report to allow users to print a standardized bank deposit slip with cheques, cash, and signature lines. The deposit slip can be produced with the deposit listing when a deposit is finalized.
  • Added the ability to edit a payment from Clients & Matters or in Find in order to change certain payment details and fee allocation on payments or receipts.
  • Added credit card accounts to bank reconciliation to allow reconciliation of credit card accounts in the bank reconciliation feature. This allows users to reconcile credit card accounts in the same manner as bank accounts.
  • Added additional import functionality in the Import & Export feature to allow importing of unpaid bills and trust opening balances.
  • Added a notification message at the bottom of the ESILAW 360 window that displays when subscriptions are going to expire, payment has failed or trial versions are close to the expiry date.
  • Added a new disbursement soft cost field in billing to allow users to post a disbursement amount directly to accounts receivable. This new field is intended to be used when posting bills generated outside of ESILAW 360, assuming the user does not post individual disbursement transactions.
  • Added repeating entries to Vendors > Enter Invoices to speed up data entry. This replicates the previous field value when pressing tab or enter.
  • Added automatic closed file numbering when closing files.
  • Added tax amounts to the Bill of Costs report.
  • Added date last billed as a radio button option to the Unbilled Exception report. A date column and label will display on the report based on the user selected option, which is Date Last Billed or Date Last Active.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

1/31/2018 - January 2018 ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been added, updated or addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Added a new time entry report option to the Snapshot feature, which allows users to run their own time or fee entry report. A date range can be applied allowing the user to easily view their time entries in a specified time period.
  • Added functionality to pertaining to stale dated cheques where a disbursement has been posted to the client ledger in a billed or unbilled state. This allows users to process stale date cheques without impacting the client disbursement ledger or bill.
  • Improved selecting of financial year dates and ranges in financial reports.
  • Added a function in Global Settings on the general tab to allow automatic closing of the ESILAW 360 application if it is idle for a set amount of time.
  • Added a link for Remote Support under the Help menu to make it easier to access when technical support is required.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

12/31/2017 - December 2017 ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been added, updated or addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Improved the customization of disbursement code tax rates to allow for more flexibility and custom tax rates.
  • Updated the Transaction Listing report to show client matter address and additional contact information. Also added the option to exclude non-billable time with viewing or printing the report.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

12/29/2017 - ESI Payroll 2018 Update Now Available

The 2018 payroll tax table update is now available for download through the payroll software. To obtain the latest update use the Check for Updates and Install updates feature in ESI Payroll. Please ensure you run your final 2017 payroll prior to installing the 2018 update. If you require further assistance with the update support can be reached at 1-888-663-4545, 1-604-990-1779 or support@esilaw.com.

Happy Holidays 360 News, Practice Management and Christmas Hours!

We would like to thank all of customers for their continued support and wish all of you a wonderful holiday season and all the best in the new year! 2018 is going to be an exciting year, with more and more firms switching to ESILAW 360. A lot of new features and functionality will be arriving in 2018, including many new features that you’ve never seen before, all designed with a focus on truly reducing the time it takes to complete your work. In early 2018, we will also be offering a browser based practice management solution for ESILAW 360 that will help you manage the practice side of your firm more easily and eliminate the need for multiple solutions. Keep your eyes out for news bulletins on all of these items.

Please note our hours of operation over the Christmas holidays:

  • December 22nd 8AM to 12PM
  • December 25th Closed
  • December 26th Closed
  • December 27th 8AM to 5PM
  • December 28th 8AM to 5PM
  • December 29th 8AM to 12PM

11/29/2017 - ESI Payroll 2018 Support & Update Renewal Order Form

The 2018 ESI Payroll renewal form is now available for download. The payroll update will be available to download by December 31st, 2017. Please note we no longer ship payroll on CD, but can provide you with a download link if you are unable to download the update using Check for Updates. To renew your payroll support and update subscription please download and fill out the form and return it to us by fax at 604-990-1789 or by email at sales@esilaw.com.

11/30/2017 - November 2017 ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been added, updated or addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Added autosave by user option to various receipt forms for Print on Save. This prevents the user from having to select the option each time.
  • Added a spacebar function in the bank reconciliation window to allow users to more easily select or mark items by pressing the spacebar. In addition, up/down arrow keys can also be used to navigate cheques and deposits / credits lists and can be used in conjunction with the spacebar.
  • Fixed miscellaneous tab order and cursor position issues on some transaction entry forms.
  • Fine tuning of repeating entry functionality on various forms to further streamline populating fields with values from the previous entry.
  • Updated new matter for existing client feature to populate additional values from previous matters.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

10/31/2017 - October 2017 ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been added, updated or addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Added a new disbursement credit feature to allow posting of disbursement credits (e.g. a lump sum credit for photocopying rather than editing individual disbursement transactions). This is useful when disbursements are grouped on a bill and you want to apply a reduction to the grouped disbursements.
  • Separated the limitation diary functionality from Events and Tasks. Added a new Limitation button and a separate section on the Event & Tasks reports for limitation entries. Also added a new type under the Events & Tasks tab in Clients & Matters to identify limitation entries.
  • Added budgets to the Profit & Loss / Income Statement report.
  • Added a new statement type called Modern for outstanding accounts or reminder letters.
  • Add autosave to Print Cheques for printer and tray selection to automatically save printer settings by bank.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

9/30/2017 - September 2017 ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been added, updated or addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Updated Deposit & Receipts Journal, Bank Journal and Receipts Journal to show specific client information for transactions where multiple trust transfers to pay bills were grouped on a single cheque. This allows the user to easily identify specific client transactions details where transactions are grouped.
  • Added Autotext to trust and general cheque requisition forms.
  • Added function to allow user to update the location of import files such as Copitrak by right clicking on the import template template in the Import & Export template list.
  • Added new function in Find for Time and Disbursement transactions to allow filtering by codes.
  • Added user option in Find to allow transaction search by user.
  • Added Outstanding Cheques as an option in Find with the ability to delete cheque transactions.
  • Added the ability to renumber a specific client and matter without renumbering all matters belonging to the same client.
  • Added the ability to change certain Global Settings while users are still logged in.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

8/31/2017 - August 2017 ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been added, updated or addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Added a new feature to allow editing of paid and unpaid bills from Clients & Matters and the Find feature.
  • Added a new Audit Journal report to allow reporting on all bank transactions for trust or general banks using a specified date range. This allow easy review of all transactions that affect the bank, incoming or outgoing.
  • Added an additional signature line to general and trust receipts.
  • Added Global Setting option to allow closing of the books as of a specific date. This prevents users from backdating transactions prior to the ‘Books closed as of date’ without a password.
  • Added repeating entries for general and trust transactions to help speed up data entry. Allows users to tab or enter through fields to populate the field value with the previously entered value.
  • Updated memorized reports to allow printing of all reports in a group more easily. Also addressed issue with updating dates for reports in a group.
  • Added new time entry features including autosave and an option to display client name and matter description in the grid.
  • Added the ability to allow users to edit time and disbursement descriptions in Create Pre-bills & Bills without editing the actual transactions. Edited descriptions can also be reset to the original description.
  • Improved load time on client ledgers.
  • Added option to save login password.
  • Added a new write-down feature to allow users to write down a bill by reducing fees, disbursements and taxes. This is different than editing the bill in that it will display an write down transaction type in the Bills & Payments ledger.
  • Added batch transfer and write off features.
  • Added an anticipated disbursements tab in Create Pre-bills & Bills to allow recording of anticipated disbursements at the time of billing.
  • Added a Snapshot report to allow timekeepers to view their own lawyer balance summary report, while preventing them from viewing the same report for other timekeepers. Uses can still use the standard Lawyer Balance Summary report to run reports for multiple lawyers or timekeepers when needed.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

7/31/2017 - July 2017 ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been added, updated or addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Added write down feature in Clients & Matters and Find to allow write downs of unpaid and partially paid bills. This feature allows the user to write down fees, disbursements and taxes.
  • Added Save & Close option in Enter Time and a new Settings option to display client name and matter description in the grid to improve visibility.
  • Added payments for interest receipts to the Make Deposit feature to allow depositing of receipts.
  • Updated the Conflict Search to allow for special characters and added additional conflict search options.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

6/30/2017 - June 2017 ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been added, updated or addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Added Batch transfer / write off functionality to allow end users to transfer or write off unbilled transactions more quickly.
  • Added an Anticipated Disbursements tab in billing to allow users to post anticipated disbursements. Disbursements entered as anticipated disbursements show in the Clients & Matters and Find features as anticipated in the Type column.
  • Added a WIP transfer report to identify time and disbursements transferred from one client or matter to another.
  • Added an Interest posting feature to allow posting of interest charges to clients/matters. Interest charges can also be reversed through the Clients & Matters and Find features.
  • Updated the billing export to Word to replace the .rtf export with a more flexible .docx format.
  • Updated Enter Time & Fees by adding several new features and functions including a new pause timer button, the ability to maximize the time entry window on log in, and a hypertext link to access client or matter contact information from the time entry window.
  • Added a new Snapshot feature to the main toolbar, similar to the original Snapshot feature in ESILAW Lawyer Desktop. This feature allows users to view the Lawyer Balance Summary report for themselves, while preventing the viewing of report figures for other lawyers or timekeepers in the firm. This feature can be enabled in Global Settings.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

5/11/2017 - May 2017 ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been added, updated or addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Added Batch transfer / write off functionality to allow end users to transfer or write off unbilled transactions more quickly.
  • Added an Anticipated Disbursements tab in billing to allow users to post anticipated disbursements. Disbursements entered as anticipated disbursements show in the Clients & Matters and Find features as anticipated in the Type column.
  • Added a WIP transfer report to identify time and disbursements transferred from one client or matter to another.
  • Added an Interest posting feature to allow posting of interest charges to clients/matters. Interest charges can also be reversed through the Clients & Matters and Find features.
  • Updated the billing export to Word to replace the .rtf export with a more flexible .docx format.
  • Updated Enter Time & Fees by adding several new features and functions including a new pause timer button, the ability to maximize the time entry window on log in, and a hypertext link to access client or matter contact information from the time entry window.
  • Added a new Snapshot feature to the main toolbar, similar to the original Snapshot feature in ESILAW Lawyer Desktop. This feature allows users to view the Lawyer Balance Summary report for themselves, while preventing the viewing of report figures for other lawyers or timekeepers in the firm. This feature can be enabled in Global Settings.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.
Questions regarding the update? Please contact sales by phone or e-mail!

5/10/2017 - ESILAW Customer Satisfaction Survey

Fill out a quick customer satisfaction survey and you'll automatically be entered to win a $100 Starbucks gift card!  We know your time is valuable so we've kept the survey short so that you can complete it in under 2 minutes!

3/26/2017 - Saskatchewan Tax Update

An update has been released for ESILAW and ESILAW 360 to address the recent Saskatchewan tax change. This update will ensure transactions on bills are processed using the correct tax rates and amounts based on the transaction date.

Please refer to the list below for actions you need to take to comply with the tax change.

  • If you use ESILAW and subscribe to an ESICare support plan you should have received an email on how to download and install the tax update. If you have not received an email please contact support for assistance.
  • If you use ESILAW and do not subscribe to an ESICare support plan please contact sales for assistance.
  • If you use ESILAW 360 you do not need to take any action as the update is automatic and was already released.

3/25/2017 - New Remote/Offsite Backup Feature Now Available in ESILAW 360

The most important applications in any law firm arepractice management and accounting. Yet so many firms fail to realize the importance of maintaining a daily backup of these mission critical applications in a secure, offsite location. As a result, we’ve seen firms over the years lose all of their data due to crypto viruses, malware, theft and even fire. Don’t let that costly mistake happen to your firm! Subscribe to an ESILAW 360 automatic backup plan andrelax knowing your ESILAW 360 company files are automatically encrypted and backed up every day of the week to a securedata center.

Features & Benefits

  • Convenience of fully automatedremote/offsite backups daily.
  • Automated service built-in to the ESILAW 360 backup feature backs up your data locally and offsite.
  • Daily backups are automatically compressed, encrypted and uploaded to Amazon Web Services S3 secure data centers.
  • Backup files uses 128-bit TripleDES encryption.
  • Ability to download your daily backup at any time.
  • 1 year of ESILAW 360 daily backups retained in your secure data center repository.
  • Low monthly backup fee of$14.95 / month.

For more information on the ESILAW remote backup feature contact sales at 1-888-663-4545 orsales@esilaw.com.

3/20/2017 - New ESILAW 360 Features Coming Soon

Below is a list of features we are currently working on for ESILAW 360 along with tentative release dates.

  • April 2017 Anticipated disbursements.
  • April 2017 Ability to batch transfer, write-off and reverse unbilled time and disbursements.
  • April 2017 Interest posting feature with numerous posting options.
  • April 2017 ICBC billing update for UTBMS billing (BC only).
  • May 2017 Bill approval and billing notes feature.
  • May/June 2017 ESILAW 360 official Cloud launch.

Several other new features and functions and updates to existing ones are currently in the development pipeline. More information on those items will be made available aswe near therelease dates.

3/16/2017 - ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been releasedor addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Added Remote Offsite Backup feature (optional add-on).
  • Added option to use banner images or standard logos on bill templates using Bill Template Wizard.
  • Add ability to search and filter in Email Center.
  • Added French cheque template for cheque printing.
  • Added option to automatically move company files to cloud (to prepare for Cloud launch).
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

2/28/2017 - ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been releasedor addressed in the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Added UTBMS / task-based billing features and UTBMS Center to manage corresponding bills (optional add-on).
  • Added MICR cheque printing functionality (optional add-on).
  • Added data archive feature to allow archiving of historical transactions.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

12/1/2016 - Happy Holidays and Christmas Hours

We would like to wish all of our valued customers a wonderful holiday season and all the best in the new year. Please note our hours of operation over the Christmas holidays:

  • December 23rd - 8AM to 11AM
  • December 26th - Closed
  • December 30th - 8AM to 12PM
  • January 2nd - Closed

11/30/2016 - ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been releasedor addressedin the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Improvements to search features and overall performance.
  • Added ability to edit bill disbursement description in billing for disbursements entered through Write General Cheques or Enter A/P Invoices.
  • Added ability to install Microsoft SQL Standard through ESILAW 360 installer.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

9/30/2016 - ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been releasedor addressedin the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Added 25 customizable bill templates.
  • Updates to data migration for legacy ESILAW users.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

8/31/2016 - ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been releasedor addressedin the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Added Events and Tasks features and related reports. The new task feature replaces the Limitation Diary feature available in the legacy ESILAW product.
  • Added the ability to edit bills that are unpaid from the Clients & Matters feature.
  • Added Import and Export functionality for clients/matters, contacts, vendors, time/fees and disbursements.
  • Updated AutoText to allow users to share Autotext codes with other users.
  • Additional QST updates.
  • Added option to prevent prior year password from expiring.
  • Significant performance improvements to bill posting.
  • Update to Law Society of Alberta export.
  • General enhancements and bug fixes.

8/28/2016 - ESILAW Pay Per Incident Technical Support Ending September 30th, 2016

On September 30th, 2016, pay per incident technical support will no longer be available for ESILAW. That means there are about 30 days left to take advantage of the limited time promotional offer. By subscribing to an ESICare plan buy September 30th, 2016 you will receive a software update from any version to ESILAW 2015.1.2 as well as continued technical support. This promotion also ensures you'll be prepared to migrate to ESILAW 360 with the latest version of ESILAW, which is a requirement. To take advantage of the promotion contact sales and sign up for an ESICare plan or subscribe to ESILAW 360 by September 30th, 2016!

8/15/2016 - ESILAW 360 - Here's a List of Features Arriving Soon

Below is a schedule for the release of remaining features that are currently present in ESILAW, but not yet available in ESILAW 360. These features are in the progress of being development and testing for ESILAW 360 and will be tentatively be released based on the schedule below.

  • September 2016 (subject to change)
    • Limitation Diary - We have redesigned the limitation diary feature to allow tracking of both tasks and events. The new design also allows the use of additional recurring settings. We are in the final phase of development and expect to move to the testing phase shortly.
    • Import/Export and Cost Recovery - The new import/export feature combines both import/export functionality as well as the cost recovery disbursement import functionality. It is nearing completion and will be available in September of 2016.
  • October 2016 (subject to change)
    • Task-based Billing or Electronic Billing (e.g. LEDES, ICBC, etc.).
    • Bill Approval - This is a new feature in ESILAW 360 that can be enabled to prevent users who create bills from posting them to client ledgers. The purpose of this feature is to provide an approval process within the firm. Bills that are created remain in a pending approval state and can be finalized by an assigned user in the firm.

7/31/2016 - ESILAW 360 Update

The following items have been releasedor addressedin the latest ESILAW 360 update.

  • Payment allocation report added.
  • Update to tax reports and transaction entry regarding QST (Quebec, Canada).
  • Minor enhancements and bug fixes.

7/15/2016 - ESILAW 360 Update Schedule

ESILAW 360 using an automatic update schedule similar to Microsoft Windows 10. This allows us to provide you with new features and fixes in a timely manner and eliminates the need to download and install updates. We've been working hard on ESILAW 360 for the past several months to address reported issues and to improve the end user experience and as a result we have just changed the automatic software update frequency from weekly to bi-weekly. As we continue to move forward and finalize the remaining features over the next few months, we will eventually switch to a monthly update schedule to minimize interruption for end users.

4/18/2016 - ESILAW 360 Feature List Updated

We've just updated the feature comparison list for ESILAW and ESILAW 360 to reflect features we have recently added to 360. If you're thinking of migrating to 360 be sure to take a look at the list for a side by side comparison. Also note that if you are using a previous version of ESILAW and are migrating to 360, there is a faster upgrade option available that will allow you to quickly upgrade to ESILAW 2015.1.2, which is a requirement before you can move to ESILAW 360. For more information about ESILAW 360 contact sales.

4/18/2016 - ESILAW Support Ending for Customers Not Subscribing to an ESICare Plan

On September 30th, 2016, technical support will be ending for customers who do not subscribe to an ESICare technical support and updates plan. If you subscribe to a plan you don't need to worry as we will continue to support ESILAW and provide more than enough time to transition to ESILAW 360.

If you don't subscribe to a plan, we are offering a fantastic promotion that includes updates and a free migration tool that migrates all of your information to ESILAW 360. To take advantage of the promotion you simply need to sign up for an ESICare plan or subscribe to ESILAW 360 by September 30th, 2016. Contact sales for more information on the upgrade promotion and to learn about the benefits of ESILAW 360!

4/18/2016 - Development update for ESILAW 360

As you may have noticed we have been releasing weekly updates to ESILAW 360 over the past several weeks to provide you with new time-saving features as quickly as possible and to address reported issues in a timely manner. We will continue to release these weekly updates for the next several weeks to ensure you receive new features and fixes as soon as they are ready for release. As summer approaches, we'll move towards a new release schedule whereby updates will likely be released once or twice a month.

We thank you for your tremendous feedback and suggestions and will be adding a lot of the great ideas we have received to the product in the near future. We encourage you to continue sending us your suggestions as they will help us improve ESILAW 360 and help us continue to build a robust, time-saving solution for everyone.

The most recent features we have added to ESILAW 360 include general and trust cheque requisitions, an interest calculation option for statements, a bill of costs report, custom fields, and email functionality for bills and statements. If you aren't familiar with these new features you can learn more about them by clicking here.

4/18/2016 - ESILAW 2015 Hotfix 2 Available for Download

We've recently released a minor hotfix for ESILAW 2015. This latest hotfix addresses a few minor issues reported by end users. To download and install the hotfix ensure you are running ESILAW 2015.1.1 and use the Check for Updates and Install Updates features in the software. Questions regarding the hotfix can be directed to sales or support.

2/12/2016 - Just released - major update to ESILAW 360

We've just released our first major update in 2016 for ESILAW 360. This latest release includes new features such as emailing bills, an email manager for bills, customizable forms for e-bills, custom fields with the ability to create field sets by type of law, and alerts. We've also fixed many of the reported issues and thank you for your electronic submissions as they help us to greatly improve 360. In addition, we've made some major changes that ensure clients with very large databases with upwards of a few million transactions experience amazing application performance! Coming soon are the following features; disbursement import (cost recovery), a significantly enhanced limitation diary feature, lawyer and G/L budgets, interest on statements, e-Statements (e-mailing statements), cheque requisitions and a whole lot more.

Click here for more information about this release.

12/10/2015 - ESI Payroll 2016 Support & Update Renewal Order Form

The 2016 ESI Payroll renewal form is now available for download. The payroll update will be available to download by December 31st, 2015 and orders on CD will be shipped by January 15th, 2016. To renew your payroll support and update subscription, download and fill out the form and return it to us by fax at 604-990-1789 or by email at sales@esilaw.com. Questions regarding the update? Please contact sales by phone or e-mail!

12/10/2015 - Merry Christmas to Our Valued Customers!

We'd like to wish all of our customers a very merry Christmas and a prosperous new year and we thank you for your continued business!

There are a lot of great things coming in 2016 with ESILAW 360. We will be launching new features throughout the entire year, all designed to help you complete your work faster and simplify workflow in your firm. If you haven't had a chance to experience ESILAW 360 you can download a trial here. We also offer special pricing on ESILAW 360 for existing users so be sure to contact sales for pricing.

Our Christmas hours are posted below. Please note we will be closed at 2PM on Friday, December the 18th, but will monitor calls so if you have an urgent issue leave us a message and we will get back to you quickly.

  • Friday, December 18th - Closed at 2PM
  • Thursday, December 24th - 8AM to 11AM
  • Friday, December 25th - Closed
  • Monday, December 28th to Wednesday, December 30th - 8AM to 4PM
  • Thursday, December 31st - 8AM to 11AM
  • Friday, January 1st - Closed

11/2/2015 - ESILAW and Axia Payment Solutions - Simplifying Your Payment Processing & Saving you Money

ESILAW is partnered with Axia Payments to serve as trusted advisors and providers of payment solutions to our valued clients. Our partnership with Axia provides you with:

  • Seamless integration into ESILAW 360's billing and payment functionality to automate processing of credit card transactions and client payments, reducing administrative costs and hassles.
  • The ability to email bills to clients with a securely embedded Pay Now link resulting in your firm getting paid faster and reduced receivables.
  • Convenient web forms that allow your staff and clients to pay bills easily.
  • The highest level of compatibility and security providing full functionality and security between ESILAW 360 and Axia payment solutions.
  • Reduced rates on payment processing fees.

For more information about Axia payment solutions and integration with ESILAW 360 please contact your dedicated Axia Inside Sales Team at esilaw@axiapayments.com, 877.875.6114 x617 or visit http://www.axiapayments.com/esilaw.

10/5/2015 - ESI Payroll Update for Alberta Law Firms

A payroll update has been made available to Alberta law firms based on the recent Alberta government tax change. If you're located in Alberta and use ESI Payroll, you can download and install the update using the Check for Updates and Install Updates features in your ESI Payroll software.

7/30/2015 - ESILAW and Windows 10

Microsoft launched Windows 10 launched yesterday as a free upgrade from earlier versions of Windows. You can learn more about the launch and the product here. If you're thinking of upgrading and using ESILAW on Windows 10, there are a few important items you should be aware of before switching.

  • ESILAW and ESILAW Lawyer Desktop have been tested and will run on Windows 10. However, if you encounter technical or network related issues on Windows 10, you will need to upgrade to ESILAW 360.
  • Before considering upgrading to ESILAW 360 visit the Switch to ESILAW 360 center to learn more about ESILAW 360 or download a free trial. We also strongly recommend you view the Compare Features page in the 360 center to determine if 360 accomodates the needs of your firm as some features have not yet been released. If you have questions about ESILAW 360 you can also contact sales.

7/8/2015 - ESILAW 360 has Arrived!

Our brand new practice management and accounting software solution for law firms is now available. You can learn more about ESILAW 360, view a complete feature comparison list, and find out about migrating in the Switch to ESILAW 360 center. Be sure to review the feature comparison list to make sure the current version meets your needs if you are thinking of upgrading.

We will be releasing a lot of exciting, new features throughout the remainder of the year including additional accounting features. If you would like to give ESILAW 360 a try download a 30-day free trial and experience what it has to offer. We hope you like it and look forward to your feedback and suggestions.

5/25/2015 - We're Almost There!

ESILAW 360 is literally just around the corner. We've been working furiously to complete this project and to deliver to you the best solution on the market for legal practice management and accounting. Just a few more weeks and we'll be ready for launch so keep your eyes and ears open for more details about the upcoming launch.

4/2/2015 - Easter Hours

We will be closed Friday, April 3rd and Monday, April 6th for the Easter long weekend holiday. Have a great holiday!

4/2/2015 - ESILAW 360 Update

Our team is working hard to finalize ESILAW 360. While we had to push the release date up, we are aiming to have it ready sometime in May. The delay is to ensure that we address all issues prior to launch so that any transition from the current version of ESILAW to 360 is seamless. A product feature comparison document, upgrade pricing and other information related to the ESILAW 360 launch will be made available shortly!

4/2/2015 - ESILAW 2015 Hotfix 1

ESILAW 2015 Hotfix 1 is now available for download through Check for Updates in ESILAW. The hotfix addresses recently reported issues and is a recommended download.

1/15/2015 - Important Bulletin for Firms with Cost Recovery Solutions

We have discovered that some third party cost recovery vendors are attempting to read ESILAW client and matter information directly from DBF files located in the ESILAW\data installation folder. If you have a cost recovery solution in place for importing disbursements we strongly recommend you verify with your vendor(s) that they are not accessing any ESILAW DBF files directly as they may cause file in use and corruption errors in your software, which could result in data recovery costs for your firm. We do not support third party direct access to application data files such as DBF files because it interferes with the normal the operation of the software. Vendors who need to access an up to date client/matter list must use the Export Clients/Matters feature in ESILAW, which features a built-in scheduler to allow export of data for use in other software applications.

1/13/2015 - ESILAW 2015 Now Available!

ESILAW 2015 is now available for download for ESICare subscribers. You can find out more about what's in this latest release by viewing the release notes. To download and install 2015.1 use the Check for Updates and Install Updates features in ESILAW.

On another note, we are very close to finalizing and releasing ESILAW 360, our brand new, completely redesigned practice management and accounting software solution. More information on this upcoming release will be made available in the coming weeks!

11/20/2014 - 2015 ESI Payroll Renewal Order Form

If your firm uses ESI Payroll you can download the 2015 Renewal Order Form here. Please fax or e-mail your completed order form to 604-990-1789 or sales@esilaw.com. Not a payroll user? Visit the ESI Payroll website for more information on our payroll software!

11/19/2014 - Invite Friends or Colleagues to ESILAW and Get Rewarded!

We'd like to invite you to participate in our new ESILAW Referral Program. If you know someone who will benefit from ESILAW, send us a referral and you will get 10% of the total sale amount or the equivalent in a Charitable Gift Card. Simply fill out the referral form on our website and we'll do the rest!

11/19/2014 - Not on ESICare? Upgrade Now and Save!

Now is a great time to upgrade to ESILAW 2015 if you don't subscribe to an ESICare Support & Update plan as there are tremendous savings to be had! For more information on this end of year promotion please contact sales and quote promo code ESICARE1114. Offer expires December 31st!

11/19/2014 - ESILAW Holiday Hours

We would like to wish all of our valued customers a wonderful Christmas and a very prosperous new year! Thank you for your continued support - we look forward to bringing you a lot of exciting news in 2015, including the launch of ESILAW 360! Please make a note of our holiday hours below.

Friday December 19th Closed at 1PM, PST
After 1PM, please e-mail support@esilaw.com if your issue is critical and we will respond promptly.
Wednesday December 24th 8AM to 11AM, PST
Thursday December 25th Closed
Friday December 26th Closed
Monday December 29th 8AM to 4PM, PST
Tuesday December 30th 8AM to 4PM, PST
Wednesday December 31st 8AM to 11AM, PST
     

10/21/2014 - ESILAW 360 Arriving Soon!

We've rewritten ESILAW from the ground up with a focus on helping you record, manage, and report on information much more efficiently. Every aspect of the new ESILAW 360 will help you accomplish tasks faster and with more flexiblity, from managing clients and matters to transaction entry to creating bills. We're in the final stages of testing and hope to deliver a finished product by the end of the year so stay tuned for more news on ESILAW 360!

10/21/2014 - ESILAW 2015 Set for December Release

We're working hard on ESILAW 2015 and expect to release it by December. Keep your eyes and ears open for more news on this upcoming release, which features an enhanced lawyer balance summary report, discounts in Create Bills, a new deposit slip feature and more!

08/06/2014 - ESILAW 2014 is Now Available

ESILAW 2014.1 is now available for download. This latest release features a new firm calendar that allows you share a public calendar with all users in the firm. In addition to the firm calendar, 2014 has many calendar updates as well as other enhancements and fixes. To download and install the 2014.1 release use the Check for Updates and Install Updates features within ESILAW. Release notes for 2014.1 can be viewed here.

06/04/2014 - ESILAW 2013 Hotfix 4 Now Available

Hotfix 4 for the 2013 release is now available. This hotfix is a required download for anyone using ESILAW 2013.1.3 as it contains a fix related to the GST/HST report. To download and install the hotfix use the Check for Updates and Install Updates features within ESILAW.

06/04/2014 - ESILAW 2014 is Just Around the Corner!

We're just about ready to release ESILAW 2014 so keep an eye out for news related to the upcoming release, scheduled for July. In this release you'll discover a new discounts feature in Create Bills, improvements to ICBC billing performance, a new Firm Calendar feature, color coded appointments and much more.

06/04/2014 - Brand New ESILAW Product Coming Soon!

We have been hard at work on a brand new ESILAW product for the past few years and are only a few months away from completion. This new product is redesigned from the ground up with an emphasis on ease-of-use, maximizing end user efficiency and accessing information more easily. Existing users will be able to easily migrate their data to the new product with the click of button. News on this version of ESILAW will be made available throughout the summer and fall so keep your eyes and ears open!

06/04/2014 - We're Extending the Upgrade Promotion!

If you're on an older version of ESILAW and missed the upgrade promo there's good news as we are extending it for an additional month. Contact sales before June 30th and you could save up to 50% on upgrades!

04/14/2014 - ESILAW 2013 Hotfix 3 Now Available

We have just released Hotfix 3 for ESILAW 2013. This hotfix addresses several reported issues and is a recommended download.  Pleae note that you must be using ESILAW 2013.1.2 in order to install this update.  To install the hotfix and view the corresponding release notes use the Check for Updates feature in ESILAW.

01/15/2014 - ESI Payroll Hotfix 2

The latest hotfix for ESI Payroll 2014 is available for download using Check for Updates. This hotfix addresses a few reported issues and is a recommended download.

01/28/2014 - Changes to Supported Products & Solutions

  • We no longer support the Amicus Attorney interface. If you are upgrading your computer and need to re-install the original interface be advised that support is no longer available for this product. You will now need to refer to the Amicus Import Requirements document for details on how to import data from third party applications. To receive support for configuring Amicus Attorney to export client/matter data or time entries contact Gavel & Gown Software directly.
  • The MICR cheque printing module has been discontinued. If you are upgrading to a new operating system such as Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 you may encounter technical issues so we recommend you do not upgrade any operating systems on computers using the module to print MICR cheques until you have transitioned to an alternative solution.
  • Quickfile 4Outlook licenses can now be purchased directly from Standss by visiting http://www.outlook4lawyers.com/.

01/15/2014 - ESI Payroll Updates & Hotfix 1

If you subscribe to ESI Payroll Suport & Updates you can now download the 2014 January update using the Check for Updates feature in the software. If you ordered your update on CD, all CDs have been shipped as of this week so expect to receive yours shortly. Please note that there is also a hotfix 1 available for ESI Payroll 2014, which can be downloaded using Check for Updates as well. Happy new year to all of our customers and all the best in the new year!

12/17/2013 - ESILAW 2013 Hotfix 2 Now Available

Hotfix 2 for ESILAW 2013.1.1 is now available for download. To get the latest update use the Check for Updates and Install Updates features within ESILAW. For more information on the hotfix please refer to the release notes, which are available when you download the hotfix.

12/02/2013 - Happy Holidays & Christmas Hours

We would like to wish all of our customers a wonderful holiday season and a happy upcoming new year! Please make a note of our holidays hours below.

December 13th Closed from 1230PM to 230PM
December 24th 8AM to 12PM
December 25th Closed
December 26th Closed
December 27th Closed
December 30th 8AM to 4:30PM
December 31st 8AM to 12PM
January 1st Closed
   

11/14/2013 - ESILAW 2013 Hotfix 1 Now Available

We've just released hotfix 1 for ESILAW 2013.1. To view the release notes for the hotfix download it using the Check for Updates feature in ESILAW. As this hotfix addresses several minor issues in the 2013.1 update, we recommend that firms using 2013.1 download and install it as soon as possible.

09/18/2013 - ESILAW 2013.1 is Now Available

ESILAW 2013.1 has just been released and is ready for download using Check for Updates in ESILAW. This release offers a number of enhancements to existing features as well as the user interface to help current ESILAW customers improve efficiency and complete tasks faster. Included in this release is Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) tracking and reporting, improvements to Bank Reconciliation, an enhanced Conflict Search report, an Import Balances tool for new firms, and much more. We've also added a new Snapshot feature in ESILAW Lawyer Desktop so that lawyers or timekeepers in mid to large-size firms can can monitor their own monthly and yearly performance figures and budgets. Be sure to check out the 2013.1.0 release notes for complete details on what's included in this latest release.

05/30/2013 - Practice Management Feature Poll

We're looking to enhance the practice management features in ESILAW and ESILAW Lawyer Desktop to help improve your efficiency. We'd greatly appreciate it if you would take a minute to complete our practice management feature poll and provide us with some valuable feedback for the next version of ESILAW and ESILAW Lawyer Desktop.

01/09/2013 - New Video Tutorials Available in the Learning Center

We've just added new billing and bank reconciliation tutorials to the Learning Center. If you need to learn how to use an ESILAW feature, be sure to visit the Learning Center as it offers an extensive selection of video and interactive tutorials.

12/11/2012 - Merry Christmas from the Staff at ESILAW!

The staff at ESI would like to wish our valued customers a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic holiday season, filled with Christmas cheer!

12/11/2012 - Christmas Holiday Hours

Please make a note of our holidays hours below.

Monday December 24th 8AM to 11AM
Tuesday December 25th Closed
Wednesday December 26th Closed
Thursday December 27th 8AM to 430PM
Friday December 28th 8AM to 430PM
Monday December 31st 8AM to 11AM
Tuesday January 1st Closed
     

12/10/2012 - Our New Address as of December 14th

We are in the process of moving to a new location. As of December 14th our new address will be:

ESI Software Inc.
#204 - 998 Harbourside Drive
North Vancouver, BC
V7P 3T2

Please note that there may be some temporary interruption in service on Friday the14th as a result of the move. Thanks in advance for your patience!

11/14/2012 - New Video Tutorials in Learning Center

Need help with ESILAW? Be sure to check out the new video tutorials by selecting the Learning Center link on the left menu. If you require a personal training session for one or more users contact sales for more information on training options.

10/25/2012 - ESILAW is Windows 8 Compatible

Windows 8 is scheduled for release by Microsoft today. If you're considering upgrading to Windows 8 or are buying a new PC or laptop with Windows 8 already installed, you can do so knowing that ESILAW is compatible and will run seamlessly on it. However, according to a recent article from ZDNet with statistics from the Gartner Group, Windows 8 is unlikely to be well received in the business desktop environment due to it's focus on a tablet centric Metro interface, geared towards tablet users. To learn more read the ZDNet article here.

10/23/2012 - ESILAW 2012.2.1 Hotfix 1 Now Available for Download

The 2012.2 hotfix is now available for download through Check for Updates. To view a complete list of what has been addressed in the hotfix please refer to the installation release notes.

10/23/2012 - We Need Your Feedback on Reports

Help us design and improve our upcoming SQL version by providing your feedback on ESILAW reports. By completing the poll you'll be eligible to win one of four $25 Starbucks gift certificates.

Click here to view the poll

*Poll contest expires October 31st, 2012

09/27/2012 - We Need Your Feedback on Accounts Payable

If you use the Accounts Payable features please take a brief moment to provide us with your suggestions and feedback to assist us with design changes for the SQL version. By completing the poll you'll be eligible to win one of four $25 Starbucks gift certificates.

Click here to view the poll

*Poll contest expires October 31st, 2012

07/23/2012 - How to Use Transfer Trust to Pay A/R in ESILAW 2012.2

We've made a number of changes to Transfer Trust to Pay A/R, Write Trust Transfer Checks, and related features and reports. Be sure to review these changes if you are paying client bills or invoices by transferring trust to ensure you are processing transactions correctly.

07/18/2012 - ESILAW Mobility Options for Apple and Android Devices

If you're looking for mobility options, visit the mobility page to learn how to access ESILAW, ESILAW Lawyer Desktop and your Windows Desktop on your Apple or Android smartphone or tablet!

07/09/2012 - ESILAW 2012.2 Available for Download

The 2012.2 release is now available for download through Check for Updates. Outlined below are some of the signficant changes in this release.

  • A brand new lawyer desktop application for lawyers and timekeepers in the firm. This new application integrates practice management features such as calendaring, client/matter and contact management, and time tracking into a streamlined, easy-to-use interface.
  • Several changes to Trust Transfers to Pay A/R, Release Trust Transfers to Pay A/R, and screens and reports that display related information.
  • A new verification section has been added to the System Balance and File Health reports.
  • New option to set your custom aging cateogries on the A/R Exception report.
  • Several changes have been made to improve overall stability based on error feedback reports submitted by end users.
  • Numerous other enhancements and fixes.

For more information view the 2012.2 release notes.

04/12/2012 - ESILAW 2012.2 Just Around the Corner

We're working hard to bring you the next major release of ESILAW, which is tentatively scheduled for release in May. Listed below are a few of the items you can expect to see in this upcoming release.

  • A brand new lawyer desktop application that is specifically for lawyers and timekeepers in the firm.
  • Changes to Trust Transfers to Pay A/R and corresponding reports to provide more information and a more seamless transaction flow.
  • A live, dynamic help system to help end users learn and use ESILAW.
  • Increased address field lengths for client/matters and vendors.
  • Enhancements to the System Balance and File Health reports.
  • Several fixes to improve stability based on error reports submitted by users.
  • Numerous other changes, tweaks, and fixes.

Stay tuned for more information on the 2012.2 release!

04/02/2012 - Hours of Operation for the Easter Long Weekend

Please note that our office will be closed Friday and Monday for the Easter long weekend. You can reach us up until 4:30 PM on Thursday and we will re-open on Tuesday at 8 AM, PST. Have a great long weekend!

03/09/2012 - We Need Your Feedback for the Next Release

If there are features you would like to see in the upcoming release or in a future release please take a moment to complete our poll and submit your suggestions. We value your feedback and would love to hear from you!

03/09/2012 - Using the Submit Error Report Feature in 2012.1.1

If you are encountering any errors in ESILAW be sure to submit them to us using the new 'Send Error Report' feature in 2012.1.1. This tool allows us to analyze errors that have been submitted and address them as quickly as possible so we can improve ESILAW. Note that if you encounter an error and require technical support, you will still need to contact support using standard support channels as the error submission feature does not initiate a support incident.

02/16/2012 - ESILAW 2012.1.1 Hotfix 1 Now Available for Download

This latest hotfix, now available through Check for Updates, includes numerous fixes and revisions based on user feedback. We've also added a new error reporting tool that allows you to report software issues or errors via e-mail so that we can address them promptly. For more information on this hotfix refer to the installation release notes.

02/10/2012 - Credit Card Processing for Client Payments

We're considering adding integrated credit card processing that allows processing of cards when entering a client receipt or retainer. We'd greatly appreciate your feedback to help us determine the need for this feature. Please take a minute to answer our poll!

12/21/2011 - Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

The staff at ESILAW would like to wish our valued customers a very Merry Christmas and all the best in the coming new year. Have a safe and happy holiday season.

12/19/2011 - Christmas Holiday Hours of Operation

Please note our hours of operation over the Christmas holidays.

Friday December 23rd 8AM to 12PM
Monday December 26th Closed
Tuesday December 27th Closed
Wednesday December 28th 8AM to 4:30PM
Thursday December 29th 8AM to 4:30PM
Friday December 30th 8AM to 12PM
Monday January 2nd Closed

Have a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic new year!

10/19/2011 - ESILAW 2012 Now Available

ESILAW 2012 is now available for download. This latest release includes a reprint checks feature, improvements to closing and re-opening client files, enhancements to Timetracker, a bill template editor, and several other improvements and fixes. ESICare subscribers can download the 2012 release using Check for Updates. For more information on this update refer to the release notes.

09/15/2011 - Win an iPad 2 or iPod Touch!

Win an iPad 2 by sending us a referral for a new customer that turns into a sale or an iPod Touch by sending us a testimonial that we can use for advertising. Learn More

06/03/2011 - Go Green with Invoice and Statement Delivery by E-mail

To receive your ESICare invoices and monthly statements by e-mail fill out the registration form and we'll make the appropriate changes to your account. Thanks for going green!

04/21/2011 - ESILAW 2011 Hotfix 3

ESILAW 2011 Hotfix 3 is now available for download. This latest hotfix addresses minor issues in the 2011.1.2 release, including those that affect client search speed and limitation diary entries for new clients. If you use the limitation diary we recommend that you install the hotfix to avoid any potential issues when adding entries for new clients. For more information on this hotfix refer to the installation release notes.

03/29/2011 - ESILAW 2011 Hotfix 2

ESILAW 2011 Hotfix 2 is now available for download using Check for Updates. This latest hotfix addresses a number of minor issues in 2011. Complete details on the issues resolved are available in the accompanying release notes.

03/19/2011 - ESILAW 2011 Hotfix 1

If you're using ESILAW 2011.1 you can download the latest hotfix using the Check for Updates feature. The hotfix addresses a number of minor issues in the 2011.1 release. We'll be releasing a second hotfix for 2011 in the next week or so so keep an eye out for that as well.

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