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KPMG’s bid to deliver legal services delayed as top Arizona court seeks more information

ABA Journal

It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue. The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month.

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Contingency Fees Can Create Perverse Incentives

Above The Law

Unwillingness To Settle Settlements are extremely important to the legal system. Far more lawsuits are pending than the judiciary can handle, and settlements help clear up dockets so judges and court staff can allocate resources to other cases. For this reason, courts often encourage and help facilitate settlements whenever possible.

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How Technology Is Reshaping Litigation Finance

LawTechnologyToday

It’s an untenable arrangement that means only those with family support or other independent wealth can easily afford to take their case to court. Luckily, changes in litigation finance may be changing the terms of engagement. Simply put, ten years ago, litigation finance as we know it now didn’t really exist in the United States.

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How Technology Is Reshaping Litigation Finance

LawTechnologyToday

It’s an untenable arrangement that means only those with family support or other independent wealth can easily afford to take their case to court. Luckily, changes in litigation finance may be changing the terms of engagement. Simply put, ten years ago, litigation finance as we know it now didn’t really exist in the United States.

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How Financial Visibility Impacts Your Firm’s Bottom Line

CARET Legal

Understanding Financial Visibility in Law Firms Financial visibility is necessary for law firms to manage their finances effectively. Trust Accounting Built for Law Firms CARET Legal keeps client funds compliant and separate from operating accounts, with automated reconciliation.

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Preparing for a Firm Split: Strategies for a Seamless Transition

CARET Legal

From safeguarding client relationships to fairly dividing case files, finances, and technology, every decision impacts the future of both firms. CARET Legals reminders and alerts help teams stay on top of key dates, filings, and court appearancespreventing missed deadlines that could damage client relationships.

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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

Paralegal Bootcamp

Paralegals and legal assistants held about 345,600 jobs in 2020. The largest employers of employees and legal assistants were as follows: Legal Services 73%. Finance and Insurance 3%. Obtaining a legal certification or a degree as a paralegal offers an opportunity to seek a variety of career opportunities.

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