Tuesday, February 13, 2024 ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE? The season of love may not be so sweet when you are a divorce attorney. And, with emotions already running high, disgruntled clients keep divorce and family law practitioners near the top of the list of lawyers facing legal malpractice claims. READ MORE >>
Thursday, February 1, 2024Collateral Damage The prospect of adding a new attorney to the mix is exciting – for your firm culture and potentially your bottom line. While a prospective candidate might look great on paper and interview well, it is crucial to properly vet them to ensure their arrival does not prompt a legal malpractice claim or result in unintended financial losses for the firm. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, December 13, 2023 These days, you can’t go to a legal conference or open a legal journal without at least some commentary about AI’s impact on the profession. By now, you have probably heard about the “ChatGPT lawyer” who cited cases in a brief filed in federal district court that were not real but generated by the chatbot. READ MORE >>
Thursday, August 3, 2023 Prime It: Your Duty to Expedite Litigation Now that we have all caught our breath after the July sale – and every other retailer’s version of Prime Day – consider your duty to expedite your legal services (while Amazon expedites your shipping). READ MORE >>
Thursday, July 13, 2023 Basic Training: Avoiding the Ethical Minefields of Nonlawyer Assistance In Your Practice Balancing legal work and deadlines with the business side of law firm management can be challenging. For this reason, you need a professional staff that is well-equipped to assist you in various tasks from client intake and billing to social media. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Down to the Wire Real estate attorneys continue to be targeted by scammers hoping to poach funds through the wire transfer process. Recent reports have revealed an 145% year-over-year increase in instances of wire fraud, with $1.4 billion in suspected wire fraud attempts during 2022. READ MORE >>
Monday, April 10, 2023 When it rains, it pours – at least we hope so when it comes to generating business for our firms. But what are the ethical considerations for making it rain? While marketing the firm and its legal services, lawyers should be mindful of the ethics rules related to sharing fees, advertising, and referrals. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Preparing Your Client Before Their Deposition Tips Off This March, between filling out your tournament bracket and watching the first round upsets, consider these Elite Eight tips as you prepare your clients for their depositions. After all, the best offense is a good defense. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 If only having your bills paid was as easy as collecting rent for Park Place. Unfortunately, when clients do not make timely payments, or simply refuse to pay your bill, lawyers are put in the position of possibly having to file suit to collect their fees. READ MORE >>
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