Paralegal Bootcamp

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

I get asked not to record time spent on a particular project (usually asked by the same attorney). Imagine if the firm was sued for malpractice for not doing enough work to “diligently defend” that client. You find out afterward that the attorney thought it should have been done in less time. You can also read them below.

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 23, 2021

I am very grateful for the option to deposit checks directly from my banking app and I do not miss going into the bank (though I think the kids may miss the little lollipops). What type of diligence do you conduct with respect to a possible payment option before making that method available for client use?

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ALPS

JULY 22, 2021

If only the attorney had done such a search. I recently settled a matter with a plaintiff’s attorney that has ALPS as her carrier. This is her practice with all wires or checks deposited into her firm trust account. A minor delay to make sure all parties, and the attorney, are protected.

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The IP Law Blog

APRIL 20, 2023

In the case, Columbia filed a Motion for Sanctions seeking attorneys’ fees and costs incurred after discovery began in the matter. The sanctions may include an “order providing for compensatory expenses, including attorney fees.” Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc. IPR2017-00651 (PTAB Apr. Columbia”). 37 C.F.R. §§ 42.12(a)(1),

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LawTechnologyToday

AUGUST 24, 2023

For example, you could deposit the client’s funds into a personal or business account. Another potential scenario is improperly depositing money into the client trust account. Conclusion Safeguarding your law firm against the risks associated with commingling of funds requires you to be diligent.

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Patently O

MAY 4, 2021

Editor’s Note: Avery Welker is a 1L at Mizzou and likely a future patent attorney. Zubulake V , the first case in my Civil Procedure discovery module, is a perfect example of the dangers facing a party if they are not diligent about evidence preservation. You can email ideas for future posts to avery@patentlyo.com. – Dennis Crouch.

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LawSites

JANUARY 24, 2023

In what it is calling a new category of software for attorneys and CPAs involved in financial investigations, Valid8 Financial , a developer of forensic accounting software, today is introducing Verified Financial Intelligence (VFI), an automated solution for extracting and verifying financial evidence.

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CosmoLex

JULY 22, 2024

Established in the 1980s, IOLTA programs allow attorneys to pool smaller payments and short-term funds from multiple clients into a single, interest-generating trust account. Whenever a law firm accepts client payments or manages money on behalf of a client, those funds are deposited into an IOLTA account.

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LawSites

JANUARY 23, 2023

Users host meetings, mediations, and depositions that mimics real-life litigation scenarios and provides a level of security befitting legal proceedings. We provide features that protect attorney-client privilege and provide added security to sensitive proceedings. What makes you unique or innovative?

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LawSites

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Users host meetings, mediations, and depositions that mimics real-life litigation scenarios and provides a level of security befitting legal proceedings. Rich, easy-to-use features allow attorneys and paralegals to quickly draft responses, add objections, text or email clients and obtain electronic signatures directly from our platform.

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CosmoLex

AUGUST 13, 2024

Most jurisdictions require attorneys to keep client funds separate from their own. Whatever the rules are in your state, diligently managing your client funds will give you peace of mind, help you protect your career and reputation, and avoid the repercussions of commingling. Rules on managing client funds vary by state.

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CosmoLex

OCTOBER 23, 2024

When holding money in a trust account, the number one thing to remember is that it doesn’t belong to the attorney or the firm. Instead, the attorney holds the money “in trust” on the client’s behalf until it’s ready to be distributed. When might an attorney be responsible for a trust account?

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LexBlog

JULY 19, 2019

As a paralegal your duties will vary from contacting witnesses, preparing for trials or depositions, even gearing up to go to trial yourself to assist the attorneys. Attorneys will call on you for ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING (trust me). One of the most exciting things about being a paralegal is your limitless ability to learn.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 1, 2023

Users host meetings, mediations, and depositions that mimics real-life litigation scenarios and provides a level of security befitting legal proceedings. Rich, easy-to-use features allow attorneys and paralegals to quickly draft responses, add objections, text or email clients and obtain electronic signatures directly from our platform.

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Lawfecta

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

There’s a new way to practice law, and it’s quickly becoming a hot trend, particularly for solo attorneys and small legal practices. Virtual staff can benefit you, as an attorney, by handling day-to-day tasks and taking care of customer service, so that none of this interferes with your legal work. It’s known as the virtual law firm.

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Day on Torts

AUGUST 9, 2021

Defendant signed both his own name and plaintiff’s name on the check, then deposited the proceeds into a joint account he shared with his then wife. The second element required plaintiff to show that she “could not have discovered the cause of action despite exercising reasonable care and diligence.” internal citation omitted).

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CosmoLex

JANUARY 10, 2024

When an attorney is holding the money in a trust account, that money doesn’t belong to the attorney (or their law firm). Payroll Attorneys must never use a client trust account to manage payroll. 1 thing to remember? Earned income You should never place wages or other earned income into a client trust account.

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At the Lectern

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Earlier this week, the Ninth Circuit decided to follow the California Supreme Court’s interpretation of California’s Private Attorneys General Act in Adolph v. The divided unpublished Division Two opinions in L.C. found no extended duty of inquiry. PAGA arbitration. Uber Technologies, Inc. 2023) 14 Cal.5th 5th 1104 rather than the U.S.

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Rocket Matter

JULY 29, 2024

Unpaid invoices not only disrupt the firm's cash flow but also burden attorneys with the task of chasing payments, diverting their attention from their primary focus—practicing law. Operational Inefficiencies Attorneys may find themselves spending valuable time chasing payments instead of focusing on client work.

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MyCase

JUNE 5, 2024

An article from The American Bar Association revealed 35% of attorneys have already integrated AI into their practice, and 57% intend to implement it within the next three years. Who uses them: Litigation attorneys (often in larger firms). Who uses them: Litigators and appellate lawyers.

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LexBlog

JULY 19, 2019

As a paralegal your duties will vary from contacting witnesses, preparing for trials or depositions, even gearing up to go to trial yourself to assist the attorneys. Attorneys will call on you for ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING (trust me). One of the most exciting things about being a paralegal is your limitless ability to learn.

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Cenza

MARCH 30, 2022

The study furthermore has unveiled that contract attorneys, in-sourcing, and staffing services account for $900 million in annual expenditures. Contracts : With an exhaustive Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) to be dealt with diligently, from creation, negotiation to approval, outsourcing is the way to go.

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The Empowered Paralegal

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Most practitioners prove their competence each day, working ethically and diligently in the care of their patients. Your medical malpractice lawsuit can only stand if your attorney proves the following things: You or your loved ones sustained damage and injury as a result of the medical incidence. Building a Medical Malpractice Case.

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JonathanTurley

JANUARY 26, 2024

As discussed below, those concerns were magnified by Morris’s recent deposition where he seemed to struggle to separate matters falling under his roles as friend, donor, investor, and lawyer. …So, again, just to clarify, because your attorney asked, but I want you to answer the question again. Rule 1.8.5(b) Q A year later?

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The Crime Report

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Their stated reasons included recent revelations from New York court documents, their own due diligence, and the Trump Organization’s “apparent unwillingness to share information” in what they described as a ‘non-waivable conflict of interest,’” Bloomberg reported. Looking backward, in 2006 Trump sued Timothy L.

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