Brightflag now supports matter-specific rates for timekeepers, giving you greater flexibility and compliance control when reviewing invoices.
Admins can enable matter rates directly from the configuration page.
What This Article Covers
How Invoices Are Checked for Compliance
When an invoice is submitted, Brightflag automatically validates the timekeeper rates used:
If matter rates exist for that matter and timekeeper, compliance checks apply to the matter rates.
If matter rates do not exist, compliance checks apply to the general rates.
Coming soon: Admins will be able to make matter rates required per matter per vendor. This will ensure only matter rates are checked for compliance.
Timekeeper Rate Flags
Timekeeper rate flags are applied when rate issues occur. Each flag has a dynamic description that specifies whether it relates to a matter rate or a general rate.
Note: The Timekeeper Rate Increase flag is specific to individual timekeepers. It may appear multiple times on the same invoice if more than one timekeeper exceeds their approved rate.
Available Flags
Flag | Description |
New Timekeeper | Raised when a timekeeper has no approved rate. |
No Timekeeper Rate Submitted for Time Period | Raised if no valid rate exists for the invoice period. |
Matter Rate Not Submitted for Time Period (coming soon) | Will ensure matter-level validation. |
Timekeeper Rate Increase | Raised when the submitted rate is higher than the previously approved rate. |
Timekeeper Rate Issue: Pending Rate Request | Raised if a submitted rate is still awaiting approval. |
Timekeeper Rate Issue: Rejected Rate Request | Raised if a submitted rate has been rejected. |
Admin Configuration
Admins can enable matter-specific rates from the Admin Settings or Configuration page. When enabled, vendors can submit rates tied to specific matters in addition to general rates.
Upcoming Enhancements
Ability to make matter rates mandatory per matter per vendor.
Additional flags specific to missing matter rates.