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Is it as useful a data point as firms think? Or is there a better way to approach the collection of this data?
A historical perspective on the task code
First, let us say that the phase and task codes are not (or at least were not) designed to be so inefficient. Historically, they have provided a number of useful functions for law firms. Back at the dawn of their invention, the ABA task codes and the Uniform Task-Based Management System (UTMBS) were designed to enable electronic invoice processes. They were primarily focused on litigation and its related costs.