Smokeball Release Notes February 2026

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View all new features and refinements to Smokeball Grow and Prosper+ for this month.

February 19th, 2026

Two new reports are now available in the Smokeball Web App:

  • Aged Unbilled Cost Recoveries
  • Unpaid Anticipated Cost Recoveries

Aged Unbilled Cost Recoveries

The report provides the detailed aging of cost recoveries as of a selected date.

Columns include:

  • 0-30 days
  • 31-60 days
  • 61-90 days
  • 90+ days
  • Date
  • Matter Number
  • Client
  • Matter Description
  • Practice Area
  • Matter Type
  • Subject
  • Description
  • Fee Earner
  • Billable?
  • Net Value
  • VAT Value
  • Gross Value

Filters include:

  • As At date
  • Include non-billable
  • Fee Earner
  • Practice Area
  • Matter Type
  • Group By (None, Fee Earner, Matter, Client)
  • Matter Search
  • Client Search

Unpaid Anticipated Cost Recoveries

This report provides a detailed view of anticipated disbursements and costs that the firm expects to recover from clients but have not yet been paid.

Columns include: 

  • Supplier Name
  • Supplier Reference
  • Client
  • Matter Number
  • Matter Description
  • Cost Recovery Value (includes input VAT)
  • Invoice #
  • Invoice Amount
  • Invoice Amount Paid

Filters include:

  • Invoice Paid? (multi-select: All, Paid, Part Paid, Not Paid, Not Invoiced)

  • Supplier Name, Supplier Reference, Matter, Invoice Number (searchable)

  • Group By: None (default), Matter, Supplier Name, Supplier Reference, Invoice Number

  • Save Filters as Firm Default

February 5th, 2026

When downloading Trust Statement Reports, the email you will receive no longer contains the report pack as a ZIP file. Instead, the email will contain a secure link for you to log in in order to access the reports. Access will be provided for 7 days from when the email was sent.

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February 4th, 2026

An Improve Prompt button has been added to Archie. Selecting this button will make Archie rewrite your prompt in more detail and clarity for you to review.

February 3rd, 2026

You can now customise the branding on your Intake Forms for a more professional look and feel. 

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