Tuesday, October 31, 2023 CLE APPROVALS This course is approved for 1 ethics credit in AL, CO, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MN, MO, MS, ND, NM, NV, OH, OK, SC, TX, WA, WI. This course is approved for 1 general credit in MT. Attorney Protective is an Approved Multiple Activity Provider in CA and NJ and this webinar will qualify for 1. 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 >>
Thursday, June 22, 2023 In the three months since ChatGPT’s November 30, 2022 release, inaccuracies about the product have been swirling throughout the solo and small law firm community. Common misconceptions include the mistaken belief that ChatGPT scrapes web content, and that OpenAI, ChatGPT’s parent owns all copyright to user input and resulting output. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 A substantial number of malpractice claims arise from a lawyer’s failure to identify a conflict of interest. Conflicts can come in all shapes and sizes and at varying times during the course of representation. So, despite our best intentions, they can be difficult to identify. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Social Awareness: Best Practices for Ethically Using Social Media in Your Law Practice Wed, Apr 26, 2023 12:00 PM CDT FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram, oh my! New social media platforms seem to be emerging all the time creating ethical minefields for attorneys. 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 >>
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 The pandemic changed the way many Americans, including lawyers, conduct business. Although most lawyers have returned to the office full-time, hybrid work schedules and remote depositions or court appearances remain commonplace. This has resulted in many firms or lawyers reevaluating the need for (and substantial cost of) traditional physical office spaces. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 The never ending deadlines and client demands, along with the overall pressure associated with the profession, can unfortunately lead to addiction and substance abuse for many lawyers. Thankfully, there are many resources for those that may be struggling. READ MORE >>
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