How the Hamburg ruling on working time recording is modernizing the legal world.

The obligation to systematically record working hours is no longer a distant dream for law firms, but rather applicable law. While the ruling of the Hamburg Administrative Court (Ref. 15 K 964/24) is putting pressure on the industry, TimeSpin (R) provides a system that combines legal compliance with a measurable increase in law firm profitability.

HAMBURG/Munich - The ruling of the Hamburg Administrative Court on August 21, 2024, has shaken up the legal services industry: employers are already required to introduce an objective, reliable, and accessible system for recording the start, end, and duration of daily working hours. For law firms, this means the end of loose timesheets or retrospective estimates in everyday practice. Those who ignore legally compliant time recording for law firms not only risk fines, but also lose valuable fee income.

Closing the efficiency gap: Why "estimating" costs money In many law firms, up to 15% of billable time is lost every day because small tasks such as client phone calls, short email correspondence, or file research are not documented immediately. Reconstructing the working day retrospectively inevitably leads to gaps.

This is where the TimeSpin (R) cube (tracking cube) comes in. As a physical dodecahedron (12-sided cube) on the desk, it acts as a haptic anchor. A simple turn to the corresponding client or project page is all it takes to start the timer. The result: Billing accurate to the minute for lawyers, integrated directly into the workflow without digital distractions. Seamless integration: Direct interface to genese (R) A key advantage for specialized law firms, especially in the field of patents and trademarks, is the native integration into genese (R). Unlike generic solutions, TimeSpin (R) offers a direct connection that enables data flows without manual intermediate steps.

"A tool is only as good as its integration into the existing infrastructure," says a spokesperson for TimeSpin (R). "For genese (R) users, we offer a 'plug-and-play' experience. For all other law firm software solutions such as DATEV Anwalt classic, RA-MICRO, or individual ERP systems, we provide a state-of-the-art, open API. This allows any desired interface to the law firm software to be efficiently implemented in order to avoid media breaks."_ Focus on data protection and compliance Since lawyers work with highly sensitive client data, TimeSpin (R) meets the highest security standards. The solution offers: GDPR-compliant time recording on German servers.

Integrated offline storage that keeps data safe on the cube/gadget even if the connection is lost. Full transparency and audit compliance in accordance with the requirements of the BAG ruling and the ArbSchG. Cost-effectiveness: The ROI for the modern law firm The investment in automated project time tracking usually pays for itself within the first month. By reducing administrative effort and enabling more precise recording of micro-tasks, TimeSpin (R) not only increases compliance but also boosts team motivation. The playful element of the cube (gamification) ensures significantly higher acceptance among employees than conventional stopwatch software.

About TimeSpin (R): TimeSpin (R) is a pioneer in haptic time management. The company combines innovative hardware "Made in Germany" with smart cloud software to support companies in their transition to a digital, legally compliant working environment.

TimesSpin GmbH

Bremen 28237
Germany

https://timespin.net/

04215656130

durban@timespin.net

TimeSpin GmbH, based in Bremen, was founded in December 2022. After the coronavirus pandemic and the massive increase in remote and hybrid working, it became clear that old time tracking methods were no longer sufficient. Oliver Otto, founder of TimeSpin, had a vision of making time tangible--because time is the most valuable but least understood resource.

His idea: a product that combines productivity, focus, and health while creating an intuitive experience. TimeSpin is the result of this vision--a bridge between analog experience and digital efficiency.

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