About the Upgrade
On this date, every user must be out of all Aderant modules by 5:45 AM Eastern Time
Friday, September 18th
When enabled in Format Options, this Expert Assistant module sources the disbursement backup documents that automatically collate to the bill
Expert Image
When using this type of split function, standard amount will calculate properly
(Manual) Split Time
The Update Print on Bill Flag now defaults to this when there is a value in the amount
Yes
When Global Zoom is set above 100%, this Billing window will not display correctly
Find and Replace
On this estimated date, users can access Aderant Expert Assistant
Monday, September 21st
Splitting entries have become more efficient by only allowing this option in the (manual) Split Time function
Split by Hours
When using the Delayed Split function, if these two types of matter status appear in your results list, Aderant will now produce an error
Closed, Inactive
The Update Print on Bill Flag now defaults to this when there is zero value in the amount
No
Hovering over this icon in Billing will provide instructions on how to resolve the issue
Red Flag
The Paperless Billing interface and functionality changes affect Billers or Attorneys?
Attorneys
This memo field has been added to the Prebill List's top toolbar and results columns
Billing Notes
The Update Print on Bill Flag option is unchecked by default in all but this screen
Gather Specific WIP
When time or disbursement entries are returned to WIP, the status will be correctly identified in Quicklook Inquiry as this letter
W
This new feature produces an Order of Details matching the disbursements as listed on the bill
Disbursement Detail Backup
This should be the new Return to WIP date if a prebill has a bill number and cannot be posted prior to the upgrade
October 15, 2026
This module now has enhanced security to avoid changing fee discounts on multiple matters in the Firm
Rates
Proceeding with this type of Red Flag during a matter transfer is acceptable because the transfer will automatically correct the time increment
Time Increment
This prebill review feature in Billing now allows users to search for time by the matter
Narrative Editor
While Aderant is down for the upgrade, this reporting tool will be available
BCS Analytics Portal
This is the numeric title for our new version of Aderant
8.2.5
Disbursement Constraints will have a single button to duplicate an item to this many additional currencies
13
Despite the resolved ability to transfer entries directly to another prebill, this Transfer option should not be used
Create Prebill
Locked prebills no longer require users to re-enter the prebill and select this button to unlock the prebill
Close
Users should verify these two types of interface customizations have not been reset when reviewing data on the Aderant modules post-upgrade
Filters, Columns