Attorney at Work
JULY 16, 2021
While much of the world stopped last year, depositions didn’t. Cases forged ahead and lawyers scrambled to establish new ways of taking depositions and handling proceedings that, for decades, had been routine. In other words, remote depositions are here to stay. Expect Some, If Not All, Participants to Be Remote.
Attorney at Work
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
The Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Account, commonly called IOLTA, is one of the most valuable tools for expanding legal representation to appear in recent decades. But IOLTA management can present a major challenge for lawyers, particularly those in solo practice or small firms. Common Mistakes Lawyers Make in IOLTA Management.
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Above The Law
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
But SOME lawyers do make it into the entertainment game and those lawyers belong to the Association of Media and Entertainment Counsel (AMEC). Won’t someone please think of the lawyers? Joe Patrice is a senior editor at Above the Law and co-host of Thinking Like A Lawyer. Famous clients! Exciting legal problems!
Attorney at Work
JULY 13, 2021
One of the most pernicious myths for young lawyers is that someone will teach you everything you need to know about practicing law, and as long as you keep your head down and “do what you’re supposed to,” success will come. So here are some tips for how to take ownership of your career early on as a young lawyer. Find a Good Mentor.
Attorney at Work
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
Law students and young lawyers often ask more seasoned lawyers what it takes to be a great lawyer. Being intellectually curious is a skill that can easily set baby lawyers apart from their contemporaries. This Common Faulty Presumption Can Stunt Your Growth as a New Lawyer. Demonstrate Your Curiosity.
Attorney at Work
MAY 31, 2022
Trust accounting mistakes strike fear in the hearts of well-intentioned lawyers. If a client deposits $3,000 into your trust account, they need to have a $3,000 credit in your trust account. Instead, the $3,000 should be deposited in your trust account, and any processing fee should be deducted from your operating account.
Above The Law
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
Depo CoPilot is a cutting-edge technology laser-focused on helping you perform your very best at every deposition. The post Tackling Deposition Anxiety: How AI Is Changing The Way Lawyers Do Depositions appeared first on Above the Law.
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