LegalReader

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

National Construction Law Firm Earns Top Rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers in Prestigious Annual-review Survey.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 16, 2022

As I reflect on our many home-building experiences over the years, it’s funny how closely they resemble experiences clients face with law firms. Construction involves a lot of moving parts. We have had new project managers assigned mid-construction; new names just start showing up on emails. Showing Interest.

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Above The Law

JUNE 24, 2022

PLI’s one-day program is ideal for anyone working in the construction and infrastructure space. The post What Lawyers Need To Know About Infrastructure And Construction Projects appeared first on Above the Law.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JUNE 15, 2019

You know that to effectively manage your law firm finances that you need to create revenue projections, to establish goals for what you want to make.? Fortunately, there are a number of expense tracking apps that allow you to construct a contemporaneous record of your expense logs, right from your smartphone.?

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Above The Law

MARCH 7, 2025

Many partners at law firms do everything they can to increase the number of hours billed by associates since this has a substantial impact on the financial health of a firm.Unless law firms have explicit incentive systems in place, partners do not have many tools at their disposal that they can use to convince associates to bill more hours.At

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JANUARY 8, 2019

Law firms work vigorously to convert leads: to get those leads to pay retainers and sign engagement agreements. This paucity of response is one of the reasons that law firms have a bad reputation for customer service. And, that’s why your law firm should adopt and utilize a client journey.

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LegalReader

OCTOBER 26, 2021

The question of liability in a construction worker accident is rarely easy to answer.

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LLRX

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Rather, a better approach is to construct team-based, cross-functional units that offer greater operational efficiency while building in layers of redundancy that reduce the potential for surprises, errors, or disruption.

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ALPS

JANUARY 28, 2021

The way law firms operate has undergone a drastic change over the past year, in both the physical and digital worlds. We saw law firm employees working remotely, a heavier reliance on cloud-based technology solutions and services and firms operating on a reduced budget through the economic crisis caused by the pandemic.

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LegalReader

JANUARY 23, 2023

Smith Currie’s new growth reflects the construction and federal government contract law firm’s commitment to high-quality legal services.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

In “ Making the Case for Love in Your Law Firm ,” Christy Cassisa explained the concept of “ companionate love ” in the workplace — it’s a type of emotional culture in which relationships are based on warmth, caring and connection. Research shows it is good for employers, employees and clients.

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LawTechnologyToday

JUNE 13, 2022

Attracting new clients to your law firm can be daunting, and the competition among firms (especially in high-traffic cities) can be brutal. You need to market your firm to help stand out from the pack, but that does not come with risks. Build a Well-Designed Law Firm Website. Establish a Marketing Budget.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 9, 2022

Is her law practice on the skids? Most lawyers are smart enough to know that, in this scenario, there is no magical construction of words that will spark a response like, “Sure, walk with me to my office and I’ll give you a contract to draft.” “Is she looking for a new job?”. “Is She sounds desperate!”. “Oh Oh man, I’ve gotta go!”.

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LegalReader

MAY 20, 2022

Another risk on construction sites is being hit by a falling or flying object.

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LegalReader

JUNE 30, 2021

While the legal world and the justice system may be unfamiliar grounds for you, your attorney can be the inside person that gets you the best of this complicated system.

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LegalReader

AUGUST 19, 2022

Between 2021 and 2022, the United States federal government passed several new construction laws directly revolving around the COVID-19 pandemic.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In August, the Silicon Valley-based international law firm Gunderson Dettmer became one of the first U.S.-based based firms — if not the first — to develop and launch a “homegrown” internal generative AI tool, which it calls ChatGD. “I was shocked at how much of a difference it really is.”

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Attorney at Work

MAY 28, 2022

While you may have great credentials and impressive accomplishments, a lackluster construction will render you virtually indistinguishable from the other lawyers your prospects are considering. Larry first worked as a programmer, then a systems analyst, and finally an IT director for a prestigious law firm.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Risk-Sharing Pricing structures can incentivize risk-sharing by law firms and drive toward the client’s goal of paying more for results and less for effort. This alignment of incentives between the client and firm provides better value for the client and allows a law firm to earn a premium for outstanding results.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 7, 2021

And for law firms, remote work opens the door to alternative hiring options, including outsourcing substantive legal work to freelance lawyers. Meeting deadlines is critical to managing a successful law firm. A successful law firm requires good working relationships and a cohesive team.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 30, 2021

A More Constructive Way to Think About Retirement. And that is a far healthier and more constructive way to think about retirement. This can be disheartening — unless you replace the old status with a new one that keeps you engaged, stimulated and happy. The Spanish term for retirement is “jubilación,” or a cause for rejoicing.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MAY 14, 2023

It’s important for law firms to create and manage a ‘ client journey ’. So, you have to ask yourself the question: ‘How do leads become clients of my firm?’ You can potentially poach lots of leads from other law firms, if you focus on the conversion process, as architected through a client journ ey.

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LegalReader

MAY 27, 2021

After the accident, it will be challenging for you to go through the legal proceeding alone. An efficient lawyer by your side could guide you.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MAY 24, 2020

But, there is a better way; and, a way that is becoming increasingly necessary for law firms. In the current environment, law firms are managing distributed workforces on the fly. It’s time to finally rely on technology to manage your law firm. No more coworkers in your physical presence to hover over.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 26, 2022

For example, if you are a construction lawyer, find a high-quality stock image of a construction site. Or, if you practice maritime law, find a pleasing image of a seascape.). To illustrate, let’s look at an example: an estate planning attorney at a midsize law firm. The courthouse in your county.

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Patently O

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

by Dennis Crouch One of the ambiguities with contemporary claim construction is how courts deal with loosely implied limitations from the specification. With that narrow construction, the accused automated devices clearly did not infringe — and the patentee stipulated as such. As such, the proper construction is the full scope.

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LegalReader

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Construction law affects various professionals and areas in this field, which is why a legal professional should be at your aid if you decide to start a project. .

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Most law firm data and information is ‘siloed’. What I mean by that is that most law firm software is not able to ‘talk’ to each other. But, it can also be the case with cloud-based software s , which can be directly connected, but is often not linked by law firms.

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Above The Law

MARCH 31, 2025

Even for experienced law firms, coordinating multiple service requests across jurisdictions can be a logistical nightmare. He encouraged firms to embrace alternative pricing models, likening them to bidding processes in construction. Theyre the backbone of law firms, he said.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

APRIL 8, 2022

For example, paralegals concentrating in construction law may benefit from continuing education seminars presented by engineers regarding trends in the construction industry. She works remotely for a Chicago law firm from her home in St. Benefits of Diving Below the Waterline. Meet the Author.

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MyCase

JULY 26, 2022

With the rise of the digital-first era, your law firm website is one of the best ways to secure and convert leads. This overview will cover the benefits of website design for law firms, the differences between a DIY and third-party web design, and key design tips for building and marketing your site. .

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 11, 2021

When I started my legal career at the Chicago office of an international law firm, I struggled to keep my head above water just dealing with the discrete tasks I was assigned in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case. You must document the steps involved, conduct training, and provide constructive feedback.

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MyCase

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Today is the day that you’re ready to open a law firm of your own. And so on In this overview, we’ll detail how to start a law firm using practical “small” steps, so you don’t put off the idea for yet another year. What Should You Consider Before Starting a Law Firm? Consider the points listed below.

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MyCase

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Today is the day that you’re ready to open a law firm of your own. In this overview, we’ll detail how to start a law firm using practical “small” steps, so you don’t put off the idea for yet another year. This includes what to consider before starting, the costs, and practical tips on how to open a successful law firm. .

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Estrin There are times when law firms are creating hiring suicide. A few months ago, we had a job search for an experienced IP Paralegal for an AmLaw firm. Her interview approach came across more as an interrogation than a constructive discussion, leaving me feeling professionally diminished. Yes, hiring suicide.

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LegalReader

JUNE 23, 2022

Injuries caused by oil related accidents can include burns, hearing loss, broken bones, head injuries, and a variety of health problems from inhaling toxic substances.

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JURIST

JUNE 30, 2024

This landmark legal process involved 28 individuals in the “Panama Papers” case, stemming from the leaked documents of the now-defunct Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca & Co., million digital files from the Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca & Co.

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