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6 ways to have more fun in your legal support job
If you are a legal professional, you’ll probably agree that nine out of ten law firms are very serious places.
Court and legal news roundup
This week in legal news A Houston family court judge is reprimanded after shackling two attorneys Chicago-based firm Seyfarth Shaw sanctioned for abusive discovery tactics Two New York attorneys who firebombed police vehicles aim for plea deal After technical issues affected Zoom trial, court ...
How to evaluate the security of a new piece of software or hardware for your law firm
In today’s digital world, no law firm can afford to be left behind in the implementation of new technology. But when your firm introduces new software or hardware, you also need to consider its security.
There’s never been a better time to build your virtual law practice
Today, we look at remote work very differently than even a couple years ago. The pandemic, while closing some doors, opened many possibilities to be flexible and changed the way we see businesses. One of those new possibilities is the virtual law practice.
This week in legal news After 20 attempts, law graduate finally passes the bar, only to be banned from law practice in Massachusetts The historic Whaley House in San Francisco will hold court again after 151 years Ethics complaint alleges that temporary judge repeatedly told litigants that he was ...
Law firm innovation: is it really necessary to push for change in the legal industry?
It is no secret: the legal industry has a reputation for being resistant to innovation. Bound by tradition and risk-averse by nature, many attorneys simply avoid change. This is a major stumbling block for the industry in the modern fast-changing world.
This week in legal news An attorney who yelled profanity at a judge while intoxicated gets a stayed suspension on the condition that she submit to a substance use assessment A federal judge rejects a plea deal for an attorney accused of stealing millions from elderly and disabled clients New Jersey ...
7 productivity tips for paralegals to get more done in less time
In today’s fast-moving legal world, paralegals need to maximize their productivity like never before.
How to make your home office a more productive space
Working from home has become a common arrangement during the COVID pandemic, including for legal professionals.
Legal technology and ethics: pitfalls to watch out for
Compliance with ethical duties. This has been one of the main day-to-day concerns of attorneys for centuries. However, a new wrinkle has been thrown in by the modern world – digital technology.
