Legal Up
A blog for legal professionals by InfoTrack. The best place to find insights, ideas, and inspiration to help you take your firm to the next level.
Friendships among opposing legal teams – are they a problem?
Is a friendship with opposing counsel a conflict of interest? In the past, these rules have been unclear, but now there is guidance to help you proceed.
Top 5 red flags to notice before downloading new software
STOP! Before you click a link or download a piece of software, do you know the red flags that mean it might be malware? Here’s what to watch for.
What does “zealous advocacy” mean in modern legal practice?
Do you still have a duty of zealous advocacy for your clients, or is that idea out of date? Learn the history of this popular legal concept and how it applies to modern law.
Court and legal news roundup
In this legal news roundup, we talk suspensions, disbarments, and a judge who presided over her court “in the manner of a game show host.” Read the latest legal news here.
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How to be the best law boss
Leading a law firm can be tough. The skills that make you a great lawyer are different than the skills you need to be a great legal boss. Get started here.
Real complaints about lawyers — the legal profession can do better
These real complaints about lawyers from their clients are examples of the most common complaints. Lawyers, we can all do better. The credibility of the legal industry might depend on it.
6 ways to reduce the size of a PDF
Large and cumbersome PDFs can be a problem for legal professionals — hard to store and tricky to eFile. How can you reduce the size of a PDF for eFiling? Here are 6 easy methods.
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Paralegal specialties: what they are and how they might help your career
As a paralegal, should you keep a general practice or choose a specialty? In this article, we take a look at the pros and cons of paralegal specialties and explore some of the most lucrative areas to focus.
What does a law firm website need? Here’s the bare minimum
It’s not optional anymore: your law firm needs a website. Let’s talk about the pages and information you need to include to help your law firm thrive in a digital world.
Studying creativity for lawyers can enhance your legal career
Even if you think of yourself as a strictly analytical person, it’s important that you can still create. That’s why we encourage the study of creativity for lawyers.
