LEDES 2000

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Before importing invoices, vendors must have a record in eCounsel that contains a value in the Tax ID field on the Base Info tab in the Entities module. This identifier is the primary identifier. If a vendor has more than one record in the Entities module, such as for branch offices, the Entity Number field is used to differentiate. When an invoice is imported, the Tax ID is used to validate. If more than one instance of the Tax ID is found, eCounsel will also check the Entity Number field.

The following information must be included in the LEDES 2000 files:

§ Matter number

§ Vendor's Tax ID number

§ Entity number (although optional in LEDES 2000, required by eCounsel)

Any other information to be included is based on your company's billing guidelines and requirements. See LEDES 2000 Schema for more information.

$images\icn_exclaim.jpg$ If you are importing an invoice that uses foreign currency, the three-letter code in the LEDES file must match a currency code in the eCounsel currency types lookup list or the invoice will be rejected. If the currency code is blank in the LEDES file, the default currency will be assumed.