Users of the LexisNexis products PCLaw™ and Time Matters® and Billing Matters®  may have recently heard that LexisNexis is requiring customers to purchase or reinstate their Annual Maintenance Plan (AMP) by May 1, 2010. While news of additional software costs can sometimes be alarming, it’s important to remember that purchasing an AMP is something that Affinity recommends to all its clients.

Having an up-to-date AMP ensures that your firm stays on the most current version of the LexisNexis software you own and that you have immediate access to any patches that LexisNexis may release.  Going forward, this new policy will also allow you to better plan for your annual software costs and budgets.

If your AMP has lapsed or you need to purchase one, now is the time to do so, not only to meet this requirement, but also, because LexisNexis is offering significant discounts to customers who need to bring their AMP up to date on or before April 30th. If you do not renew your AMP by May 1, 2010, be advised that LexisNexis will charge you a “reinstatement fee”.   Thus, please contact your Affinity Practice Management consultant if you have any questions or concerns as soon as possible. We remain committed to helping you select, implement and use the best software products that are available.