The Legal Up blog

Working from home has become a common arrangement during the COVID pandemic, including for legal professionals.

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.

The rise of digital technology and automation in legal services is transforming the industry. Not only is legal tech helping attorneys and firms become more efficient, but it can also improve access to justice for the disadvantaged.

Of the many changes to our work lives brought on by the COVID pandemic, the rise of virtual meetings has been one of the most prominent.

As the legal industry continues its shift toward digital technology, data management and security are increasingly important. Law firms of all sizes need to consider how to properly organize, store, and protect their data.

It’s a little bit shocking that California – home to Silicon Valley, countless technology companies, and critical technological innovations – was the 39th state to enact a rule of technological competence for lawyers. In fact, that rule didn’t become effective until March 2021.

Unless you work at a law firm that is strictly pro bono, your clients are going to have concerns about the fees that you charge them. Every time they receive a bill, they’ll stop thinking about your impressive credentials, your recent victories, and your charitable works. Instead, they’ll be ...

The more seasoned legal professionals out there may be rolling their eyes at the title of this article. You’ve been practicing law for years. Of course, you know the importance of elements.

The threat of malpractice claims is one that every law firm has to deal with. Especially in today’s fast-paced business and legal environment, there are numerous pitfalls for legal practitioners. This means there is an ongoing risk of committing legal malpractice, as well as a risk of facing ...

There is no doubt that social media is permeating every facet of our society. Now it is increasingly making its mark on our legal system too. There is a growing trend of service of process being accomplished through social media and other electronic communications.