This and That in Court Technology, October 2020
CourtTechBulletin
OCTOBER 20, 2020
Lots of news this time on court tech.
Biglaw Firm Accused Of Firing Immunocompromised Paralegal Who Asked To Work From Home
Above The Law
JULY 25, 2023
The post Biglaw Firm Accused Of Firing Immunocompromised Paralegal Who Asked To Work From Home appeared first on Above the Law. The Am Law 100 firm is being sued under under state, federal, and New York City laws.
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Making Money, Working From Home, And A Lazy Name For A Business — See Also
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
Former Pillsbury Attorney Making Bread Isn't The Controversy They Think It Is : Yes, this Supreme Court spouse is getting money. One Of The Perks Of Working From Home? The post Making Money, Working From Home, And A Lazy Name For A Business — See Also appeared first on Above the Law.
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“Ohioans who worked from home during COVID not eligible for tax refund, court rules; The Ohio Supreme Court decision means cities avoided millions in refunds”
HowAppealing
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
“Ohioans who worked from home during COVID not eligible for tax refund, court rules; The Ohio Supreme Court decision means cities avoided millions in refunds”: Jessie Balmert of The Cincinnati Enquirer has this report.
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US Supreme Court unable to identify source of draft opinion leak
JURIST
JANUARY 19, 2023
The US Supreme Court Thursday announced that investigators have been unable to identify the individual or individuals who leaked a draft of the court’s opinion in Dobbs v. The court labeled the leak as a “grave assault” and unanimously agreed to the investigation.
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Lawyer Tech Tips: Things That Go Bump in Legal Tech!
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 29, 2021
In large part, remote-work tech tools have been a boon during the past months. But danger lurks behind certain tech when working from home. Working remotely, whether part-time or full-time, requires a variety of technology. For many lawyers, the answer is “I clicked on things until it worked. What to Do?
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Supreme Court Won’t Let New Hampshire Sue Mass. on Work-from-Home Taxation
LegalReader
JULY 4, 2021
While the Supreme Court did not say the state's lawsuit was invalid, it did rule that they can bring it directly before the bench.
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Do Employees Working from Home Impact Venue in Patent Litigation?
The IP Law Blog
NOVEMBER 17, 2022
Given the increase in employees working from home in recent years, the question has arisen as to whether an employee’s home office is considered a “regular and established place of business” for the purposes of patent venue. The district court disagreed with Monolithic and denied its motion.
Where Do Lawyers Work Today? The Ethics and Acceptance of Working Remotely
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 20, 2021
Then, the partners’ options were to allow you to actually use a sick day or let you work from home while recuperating. Working from home was better than not working at all, but it was definitely frowned on. Even for a solo lawyer, working remotely was frowned upon.
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With Court Authorization, Litigators Discover Remote Depositions
LawTechnologyToday
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Laurie Berg, a court reporter in New Hampshire, reminded me that in 2014 she received certification for a new software program for introducing exhibits electronically. Routines of work, school, family and other obligations were clicking back into place. For the foreseeable future, it’s the way we work now. Remember early 2020?
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Building a Successful Hybrid Work Environment for Your Law Firm
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 6, 2021
Lawyers have been working “remotely” for decades — from the courts, in their cars, from suburban outposts, at clients’ offices and, yes, from home. Related: “10 Tips to Help First-Year Associates Cope While Working From Home” . Accountability.
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Philadelphia Law Firms Allow For Remote Work Thanks To Eagles Super Bowl Victory Parade
Above The Law
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
What does this madness mean for lawyers who work in the City of Brotherly Love? First and foremost, all courts within Philly will be closed, as well as government offices and schools. … Other firms in the city are offering flexible working hours for employees looking to celebrate the Eagles.
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OK, Zoomer: Zoom Tools and Tips to Improve Your Video Meetings
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 1, 2021
When the pandemic closed offices and forced working from home, we were instantly turned into “Zoomers” without little to no instruction. These Zoom tools improve your Zoomiverse by streamlining call scheduling, automating video enhancement, and transcribing meetings. You’ll never lose another “Eureka!”
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I Had To Work From Home During The Covid-19 Pandemic, And I Incurred Expenses For My Home Office-should My Employer Reimburse Me?
JayS.Rothman&Associates
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Yes, under California Labor Code section 2802, if you were required to work from home and incurred necessary and reasonable expenses related to your home office, your employer may be obligated to reimburse you for those expenses. first appeared on Jay S. Rothman & Associates.
Whatever Happened To THAT Law Student Who Couldn’t Get Cold Calls Right? — See Also
Above The Law
AUGUST 30, 2021
Vaccine Living : Courts have varying rules on vaccine requirements. Working From Home : There's a lot to distill from my recent chats with legal tech vendors, but preparing for a flexible office time reality is a recurring theme. Appellate life is just a cold call for grown ups. and now he's got COVID.
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India dispatches: Supreme Court pushes Indian governments to take urgent action on Delhi pollution crisis
JURIST
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
India Staff Correspondent Sambhav Sharma reports on Monday’s proceedings in the Supreme Court of India on government efforts to control the latest severe bout of air pollution in the country’s National Capital Region. He files this for JURIST from New Delhi. The Special Bench of Hon’ble Chief Justice of India Justice N.V.
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They Didn’t Act Like That On Law And Order! — See Also
Above The Law
MAY 30, 2023
Not All Firms Are On Board With Work From Home : Better know where yours stands if you want to stay on board. Deep fakes could be a real problem in court. Not All Firms Are On Board With Work From Home : Better know where yours stands if you want to stay on board. I Know That Looks Like My Client.
Never Waste a Good Crisis to Update your Court
CourtTechBulletin
MARCH 4, 2021
It is obviously appropriate for the courts in this time of the Covid-19 pandemic, but I have used it in another context, when a new case, document, or e-filing systems are being introduced into a court. The Freakonomics website has a page that discusses the quote in the title of this post. I explain below… Read more ».
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Marina Shepelsky: How to Be a Top Lawyer in Your Niche
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Supreme Court. Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals. . It drives me to work hard so that my clients can do the same. Working remotely changed everything for the better for small firms and for me. It’s now totally acceptable to work from home and have a family. Adapting to Change.
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Explaining Why Court Tech Seemed to Move Slowly in 2020?
CourtTechBulletin
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Recently I heard multiple legal technology writers bemoan the slowness that courts adopt and implement new online and similar services. I explain why that is, and why it is likely not to get better soon in this post? It is going to be a cold winter. Read more ».
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Lawyer Tech Tips: Online Business Development Ideas to Try Today
Attorney at Work
APRIL 30, 2021
No more brainstorms lost to the ether, or indecipherable scribbles jotted off-camera: Otter integrates AI voice recognition with Zoom to transcribe every word — like having a court reporter sit in on any call. It works well with zero training (minimal editing/corrections needed), and you can even watch the readout roll in real-time.
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Rules Are Rules — Unless Black People Start Voting — See Also
Above The Law
JULY 24, 2023
Supreme Court Rulings Matter Except For When They Don't: Alabama doesn't care what Roberts has to say. How Much Do You Really Value Working From Home: Better head to the office if you want that bonus. How Much Do You Really Value Working From Home: Better head to the office if you want that bonus.
Morning Docket: 05.17.22
Above The Law
MAY 17, 2022
Law firms like to see their employees faces so much, they're threatening to cut salaries for working from home. Oregon's failure to provide public defenders has landed them in court. [ Yup, progress is totally linear. Invenglobal ]. * Have you been considering Cuba? Might be a little easier to visit now. Miami Herald ].
Lawyer Tech Tips: Collaboration Tools
Attorney at Work
AUGUST 27, 2021
Alexander (@heidialexander) is Massachusetts’ first director of the Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being, helping lawyers achieve a healthy and productive balance of work, personal life and health. Nerino Petro Jr.: Find a Videoconferencing System to Alleviate the Conference Room Dilemma.
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Kroll Fired Exec After Work-From-Home Request, Suit Says
Law 360
JUNE 15, 2023
A former director at Kroll's financial services compliance and regulation group has sued the consulting firm in Manhattan federal court, claiming he was fired after requesting to work remotely due to a series of medical issues.
10 WFH Paralegal Technology Tools
Paralegal Bootcamp
MARCH 11, 2022
Many paralegals have now migrated to the work-from-home status permanently or part-time. Many paralegals have also experienced “burnout” due to the pressures of the times while lacking some tools to sustain productivity and efficiency in our newly set up home offices. 1] [link] – discontinued in all courts.
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Marina Shepelsky: How to Be a Top Lawyer in Your Niche
The Estrin Report
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Supreme Court. Immigration Courts and the Board of Immigration Appeals. It drives me to work hard so that my clients can do the same. Working remotely changed everything for the better for small firms and for me. It’s now totally acceptable to work from home and have a family. Adapting to Change.
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How Courts Can Benefit From the New Consumer Mindset
LawTechnologyToday
JULY 7, 2021
As people emerge from their cocoons and re-explore how to interact with people face-to-unmasked-face, there’s value in evaluating the long-term effects on consumer behavior and how U.S. court systems can benefit. Other online usage has increased too, from mobile banking to media consumption. civil court system !
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Five Questionable Legal Billing Practices That Are Increasing During the Pandemic
LawTechnologyToday
MARCH 8, 2021
Working from home poses challenges across the board, including an increase in certain overcharges that can show up on a client’s legal bill. Here are five suspect billing practices that have been on the rise with attorneys working from home: Failure to Delegate. Excessive Time.
Expedia Forced Restroom Spy Cam Victim To Quit, Suit Says
Law 360
APRIL 10, 2025
employee who was the victim of voyeurism via a bathroom spy camera at work alleges in a complaint filed in Washington state court that she was forced to resign after the company retaliated against her for wanting to work from home after the incident. A former Expedia Inc.
Day in the Life of a Litigation Paralegal
Paralegal Bootcamp
OCTOBER 21, 2022
I love the work I do, no matter how stressful it may get. I work from home as a fully remote paralegal, so I usually start at 8:30 AM and end my day around 5:00 PM. As soon as I wake up, I prepare my coffee, and I get to work. Most mailed documents we receive are from the courts and opposing counsels.
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Denial Of Remote Work Amid Pandemic Not Bias, Court Says
Law 360
OCTOBER 19, 2023
A Massachusetts federal judge has ruled that an electrical equipment manufacturer did not discriminate against an engineer when it denied his request to work from home amid the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Fate Of Midsize Firms In A Post-Pandemic World
The Estrin Report
MAY 23, 2021
In the professional realm, businesses, including law firms, have been and will continue to be impacted by the repercussions of social distancing requirements and the work-from-home revolution that followed. Of course, the effect of the pandemic on the practice of law varied greatly from one firm to the next.
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The Fate Of Midsize Firms In A Post-Pandemic World
The Estrin Report
MAY 23, 2021
In the professional realm, businesses, including law firms, have been and will continue to be impacted by the repercussions of social distancing requirements and the work-from-home revolution that followed. Of course, the effect of the pandemic on the practice of law varied greatly from one firm to the next.
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Legal Issues in Zoom Meetings
LawTechnologyToday
AUGUST 2, 2021
A Zoom meeting from home may lead participants to adopt a more casual, relaxed approach and a sense that work from home is not really being at work. Some courts are conducting hearings using Zoom meetings in lieu of in-person court appearances. Due Process. Do not share host credentials.
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A new dawn? How India Is Regulating Online Gaming & Fantasy Sports
LawInSport
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
According to a report released by KPMG , gamechilling, a trend has seen a significant rise in India with lockdowns and work from home models. [1] 1] The Indian online gaming market saw a drastic increase in the revenue contribution of the gaming industry at rupees 60 billion.
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COVID-19, Co-Parenting and the Virtual Classroom
Livesay&Myers
AUGUST 17, 2020
This does not preclude parents from working together to develop an alternative plan: if one parent has the ability to work from home, or is currently out of work due to COVID-19, the parents might want to have that parent take the lead in supervising the children’s distance learning.
15 Months
CourtTechBulletin
JUNE 4, 2021
Abraham Lincoln as a young lawyer Stating the obvious, since March 2020 we have seen massive changes in court and work/office organization and communications. The pandemic forced changes to process, office, and data design that embrace the new virtual environment. But first, we must discuss some pushback. Read more ».
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Australia: Social distancing in the legal profession – should it stay or go? - Carroll & O'Dea
Mondaq
JUNE 11, 2022
Pandemic measures, such as working from home, video-conferencing and online court systems have changed legal practice.
Mass. Justices Asked To Review COVID-19 Remote Work Case
Law 360
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
A fired engineer suing his former company after being denied a work-from-home accommodation during the coronavirus pandemic wants Massachusetts' top court to rule on whether employers must accommodate workers due to a family member's disability.
Pandemic-Related Legal Ethics Opinions: A Compendium
LawSites
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
District of Columbia Court of Appeals, Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law, Opinion 24-20 (March 23, 2020). Issues addressed: Working out of state. Issues addressed: Working remotely. Synopsis: Working from home has become the new normal, forcing law offices to transform themselves into a remote workforce overnight.
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Ireland considers providing workers ‘right to disconnect’ from their workplace
JURIST
DECEMBER 22, 2020
As Minister for Enterprise, Trade, and Employment, Varadkar has the authority from Section 20(2) of the Workplace Relations Act of 2015 to direct the Commission to prepare and submit a code of practice to guide employers and employees on recommended practices.
Is the Ticker Symbol the New Social Media Handle? VSCO Seems to Suggest So
The Fashion Law
AUGUST 5, 2021
With that in mind, “A stock ticker symbol does not function as a trademark for that company’s goods and services,” and so, “courts have traditionally not permitted companies to trademark their ticker symbols as such.”. from using BIC as its ticker symbol on a stock market in New York.
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Adjusting to the Post-Pandemic Courtroom
The Crime Report
MAY 10, 2021
Newly admitted prosecutors and defense attorneys have spent the past year without in-person court hearings and trials. In fact, with proper support, this might be the ideal time for a young lawyer to begin trial work. Court administrators should also focus on using staff in more productive ways.
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