Release notes

CoCounsel for Microsoft Outlook

November 2024 (v2.0.0)

This release includes the introduction of CoCounsel for the Outlook Add-in. We also introduced a new navigation 'hamburger' menu on the left side and new UI for the account page.
CoCounsel
  • Release of MVP version with CoCounsel v1.0 skills only.
  • Early Access Program
    - Access is only for invited customers.
HighQ
  • UI improvements for the iSheet Records feature.
Legal Tracker
  • Bug fixes for the matter creation card.

October 2024 (v1.3.0)

As of mid-October 2024, this application was renamed
CoCounsel for Microsoft Outlook
. There are no changes to features or access for customers using HighQ and Legal Tracker products.
HighQ
  • iSheet records are now visible directly from within Outlook.
  • iSheets records are searchable and filterable through advanced search functionality.

August 2024 (v1.2.0)

HighQ
  • Overall performance and stability improvements with a strong focus on Save Email on Send and Auto-filling features.
  • While unsupported iSheet columns still can't be included in an Outlook iSheet mapping, they can now exist as optional iSheet columns. They do not interact with the Outlook Add-in.
  • iSheets with auto-increment columns are now supported. However, the specific column cannot be included in the mapping; increments are performed automatically on HighQ Collaborate side.

July 2024 (v1.1.0)   

HighQ
  • (New Feature)
    Save email on send to HighQ feature: Gain efficiency by saving your outgoing emails to HighQ directly when you compose and send them.
  • Bug fixing linked with Outlook UI and legacy Outlook versions.
  • Improved performance and stability of Search functionality in Save Email & Attachment menu.
  • AI Monitoring: System Admin users can now handle their organization AI access directly from HighQ system admin settings.
Legal Tracker
  • (New Feature)
    Matter Intake Request Status Notifications: Users can now opt to keep them updated on the status of their Matter intake requests by choosing Keep requester update checkbox before sending the request, fostering better communication.
  • Removed Outlook add-in defaults for non-matter creators in preferences, ensuring consistency within the application.
  • Licensing for AI Features: Legal Tracker users can now subscribe to AI features, with company-level settings for opting in or out at any time (managed by company admins).
  • "Back to Home" Button on Success Pages: Users can easily navigate back to the main menu after completing tasks.
  • Upload Email and Attachments Enhancements:
  • Improved search with faster filter performance.
  • Implemented infinite scrolling for continuous browsing.
  • Retained search and filter values when switching between tabs.
  • Create Matter + Upload email attachments:
  • Upload emails and attachments available in Create matter window as toggle which allows user to create matter and upload email and attachments to the new matter in one go.
  • Editable Outlook Add-in Defaults: Users can now edit Outlook add-in preferences within the Legal Tracker preferences tab. These edits automatically sync with CoCounsel for Microsoft Outlook.
  • Auto-Save in Preferences:  Added auto-save functionality in preferences for a seamless user experience.
  • Improved Upload Email and Attachments:
  • Enable correct button (HighQ or Legal Tracker) based on the user's login.
  • Enabled selection of multiple matters across different tabs.

June 2024 (Initial release v1.0.0)

HighQ
Features released:
  • Create new matters with and without AI
  • Save emails & attachments to HighQ
  • Save email discussions to HighQ
  • Share dynamic links to documents stored in HighQ
  • Upload documents to HighQ 
Legal Tracker
Features released:
  • Create new matters with and without AI
  • Create matter intake requests
  • Save emails & attachments to Legal Tracker

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