Law 360

APRIL 19, 2023

Amid increasing pressure to mitigate money laundering and terrorism financing risks in gatekeeper professions, the legal industry will need to clarify and strengthen existing client due diligence measures — or risk the federal regulation attorneys have long sought to avoid, says Jeremy Glicksman at the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 23, 2022

Understandably, few attorneys want to talk about their experience with the disciplinary process, even though it’s not as rare as some might think. My home state, Iowa, has disciplined an average of 68 attorneys (just under 1% of the number of practicing attorneys in the state) each year over the past decade.

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MyCase

DECEMBER 20, 2024

For solo attorneys and small law firms, maintaining Form 1099 compliance is essential to running a successful practice. Accurate expense management and reporting are vital for law firms, as discrepancies between the amounts reported on a 1099 for attorney fees and the income declared by the vendor can trigger red flags for the IRS.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 26, 2021

Contract attorneys have made it possible for legal organizations to level up their teams’ expertise without increasing headcount. . In many cases, this meant that they, like their law firm counterparts, hired contract attorneys to fill in gaps, provide niche expertise and keep costs in check. But the pandemic changed that.

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Patently O

APRIL 28, 2023

b) imposes crucial responsibilities on patent applicants, attorneys, and agents. US-China Trade War : Upon reviewing these cases, you may notice that the attorneys involved have ethnic Chinese backgrounds, and the clients appear to be Chinese entities (on information and belief). by Dennis Crouch 37 C.F.R. I recently spoke with Dir.

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Patently O

APRIL 5, 2023

Inventor is diligent in their disclosure docs to include the chatGPT transcript. The patent attorney sees value in having claims directed solely to the features provided by chatGPT. The patent attorney sees value in having claims directed solely to the features provided by chatGPT.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 4, 2022

Before we invest in training our attorneys and staff, how do we know what companies are secure and trustworthy? requires attorneys to keep abreast of changes in law and its relation to technology. This means that attorneys need to be aware of the benefits and risks of technological applications and the standards that regulate them.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 28, 2022

A few days ago, I met with an attorney who was originally introduced to me more than three years ago when he was considering changing offices. Due Diligence: Questions to Ask Before Selecting Your Next Shared Office Space. Doing due diligence prior to selecting your next office will save you time and money in the long run.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 26, 2022

To illustrate, let’s look at an example: an estate planning attorney at a midsize law firm. Here are two different headline descriptions: Description 1: Associate attorney at Dewey, Cheatem, and Howe. The first description tells us absolutely nothing about what this attorney does. Now, you tell me: Which is better?

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 6, 2021

But often the consideration of those attorneys is viewed through a white male prism, where perceived shortcomings of diverse candidates can be magnified. While due diligence is still critical, firms can’t afford to sit back and wait. Make sure you are addressing implicit bias. Get ready for counteroffers. Illustration ©iStockPhoto.com.

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LLRX

JULY 30, 2024

Attorney and FOIA expert Michael Ravnitzky shines a spotlight on people, process and procedural challenges with his illuminating article. A small core group of researchers and historians have filed most of the declassification appeals being reviewed by the responsible appellate body.

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JURIST

AUGUST 21, 2024

In 2023, Families for Justice Reform wrote to the Assistant Attorney General of the Department of Justice, urging them to look into the “mounting evidence of unsafe conditions, violence, deaths, and understaffing at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center.”

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Giving away good ideas may seem counterintuitive, but providing free attorney thought leadership is one of the best ways to get new business. Free Attorney Thought Leadership Content is Your Proxy. More than ever, buyers are doing their due diligence in digital domains. Illustration ©iStockPhoto.com.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 29, 2022

Yet the benefits of attending a conference will go up dramatically with diligent follow-up. Subscribe to Attorney at Work. The post Diving Back Into Conferences: Ways to Brush Up Your Form appeared first on Attorney at Work. This is a value-add for you and often for your clients. Follow-Up After Conferences.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 20, 2024

If youre operating from the career security mindset, then you still go out and learn everything you can about eDiscovery , maybe even try to get your attorney to allow you to do the next small document production electronically. Your attorney doesnt have the time to learn all of the ins and outs of how it works. Get AHEAD of this.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 30, 2021

10 things to know before you go looking for an attorney. You should also be reaching out to other attorneys and closely aligned referral sources for connections. Search for the profiles of attorneys you admire for inspiration. Speaking of networking with fellow attorneys, are you a member of any bar sections with a listserv?

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MyCase

AUGUST 3, 2022

Using a spreadsheet to track the accounting is not popular, but I have seen attorneys attempt this. The tax professional reaches out and asks for the accounting for the law firm, only for the attorney to realize they have been managing their firm by their checking account and credit card statements. . #3 5 Spreadsheet Security.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 20, 2022

What You Say and Post Online Does Make a Difference Staying Visible Update Your Bio Frequently Leverage Your Content and Materials Be Engaged on Social Media Take Control of Your Online Presence Subscribe to Attorney at Work. Prospects do their own research and due diligence. Subscribe to Attorney at Work. The answer is yes.

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Law 360

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Securities and Exchange Commission's recent $10 million penalty against John Deere underscores the risks of not conducting robust preacquisition due diligence and not effectively integrating a new subsidiary into the existing compliance framework, say attorneys at Ropes & Gray.

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JURIST

AUGUST 10, 2022

San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu sued Walgreens for public nuisance on behalf of the people of California. The court ruled that Walgreens dispensed these pills without adequate due diligence. This decision results from a month-long bench trial in the US District Court for the Northern District of California.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 4, 2022

Attorneys should never think of their clients as merchandise. The attorney-client relationship is personal and confidential, and the client’s choice of attorneys in civil cases is near absolute.” Aim for a Joint Notice to Clients appeared first on Attorney at Work. They cannot be bought, sold, or traded. Conclusion.

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Diane Drain

MAY 21, 2021

Forrester “ willfully violated orders of this court ….” “ l ack of attention and diligence as to the files he is handling …” “ evidence that papers are being filed without review by the clients….which You must understand the law and work with an attorney who knows their job and treats you with respect. The results? – Diane L.

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JURIST

JULY 22, 2022

The investigation will be jointly conducted by the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ and the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Texas. ” This investigation follows a trend of prioritization of environmental justice and civil rights.

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LLRX

JULY 30, 2024

Attorney and FOIA expert Michael Ravnitzky shines a spotlight on people, process and procedural challenges with his illuminating article. A small core group of researchers and historians have filed most of the declassification appeals being reviewed by the responsible appellate body.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JUNE 3, 2021

RESEARCH & DUE DILIGENCE. Use Google to perform appropriate due diligence upfront with each location you plan to request records to confirm their address. Many paralegals are tasked with managing this process across multiple attorneys – sometimes even multiple departments. 19 Tips to Streamline Records Retrieval.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

A federal court in the Northern District of California found that Walgreens “substantially contributed” to the opioid crisis in San Francisco by “fail[ing] to perform due diligence as required by regulations” and “not report[ing] suspicious orders to the DEA for 15 years.” Walmart’s $3.1

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LDA PRO

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Unlike hiring an attorney, which can be expensive, a paralegal offers a cost-effective solution that still ensures professional and precise handling of your paperwork. Cost-Effective Solutions : We offer an affordable alternative to full-service attorneys, helping you complete the process without breaking the bank.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 5, 2022

“A reminder hint I use when I can’t remember is to check your outgoing email each day,” notes Claude Ducloux, attorney at law and director of ethics, education, and compliance at LawPay. In addition, the routine can reinforce your own habits of recording your time diligently on a regular basis. 4 Legal Billing Don’ts.

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Law 360

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Cannabis-related businesses that are being acquired or receiving investments or loans should facilitate a robust due diligence process — including keeping records of licenses, regulatory correspondence and standard operating procedures — to insulate themselves from, and ensure other parties are well aware of, regulatory risks, say attorneys at Saul (..)

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Attorney at Work

MAY 23, 2022

This is an invaluable asset that tangibly improves client outcomes and enables attorneys to provide better legal service to their clients. say “a lawyer shall provide competent representation to a client” and “act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client.” The American Bar Association Model Rules 1.1

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 7, 2021

The good news is that it has never been easier to hire freelance attorneys to support and help build your business. Time may be tight and deadlines might be on your mind, but take the time to do your due diligence when hiring freelancers. Or does the freelancer strictly do freelance written work for other attorneys?

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JURIST

DECEMBER 31, 2020

. “We will continue to diligently pursue those who prey on investors and abuse their trust.” The US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York indicted Altieri for wire fraud in July 2020. ” In December 2019, Altieri signed a confession of judgment acknowledging his debt.

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Law 360

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Safeway's former CEO Steven Burd testified under cross-examination from Elizabeth Holmes' attorney on Tuesday that the grocery chain hired Latham & Watkins LLP to help conduct due diligence on Theranos before agreeing to their $55 million deal, and confirmed that the firm helped him prepare for testifying.

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Attorney at Work

JULY 5, 2022

Use due diligence to ensure you comply with all rules and take the proper precautions to accept crypto payments. The post Accepting Crypto Payments for Legal Services appeared first on Attorney at Work. Final Thoughts. Cryptocurrency is not going anywhere, so your firm likely will have a client who wants to use it as payment.

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JURIST

MAY 22, 2024

The US attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams, has led an ongoing investigation into the looting of antiquities, specifically the link of former acclaimed collector Douglas Latchford to the trafficking of Kmer relics.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 24, 2020

Tomorrow, the attorney comes to you with a hard drive that the client just gave him, or they uploaded more data to the FTP. Three weeks before the scheduled closing, you get word from your attorney that one of the parties is going out of the country starting on October 27 th. The deadline (time) is next week.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

The Attorney General in Canada revealed, citing a report made by the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency (NSIRA) in 2021, that the CSE disclosed information collected pursuant to the court’s warrants in a manner that violated the CSIS’s key principle presented to the court.

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