The Estrin Report

MAY 13, 2020

Finally. Some movement. Whether you are anxious that it is too soon to physically return to the office or you are ready, willing and able, it is inevitable. We are going back at some point. It's been a long and difficult haul for most people! Some have adapted nicely to WFH while others are struggling with overwhelming pressure to handle family, kids in home school, parent caring, added workload, and staying inside and creating a working space in their home that should be in a 7x10 foot cubicle

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Paralegal.edu

MAY 5, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every business across the U.S. and globally, dramatically changing the recruiting and hiring landscape. The long-term impacts on the workforce are unknown, but it is still possible to conduct a successful job search. Here are five ways you can thrive during this crisis and get hired.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MAY 24, 2020

Lawyers tend to manage in place. They oversee staff by walking around the office, to randomly check in on people, like Lumberg from ‘Office Space’. They can also be vicious micromanagers. It’s understandable to an extent, of course; if someone in the office screws up in a major way, it’s the attorney’s license that’s on the line. I get it. But, there is a better way; and, a way that is becoming increasingly necessary for law firms.

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MAY 28, 2020

COVID19 Eviction Rules and Limitations: The novel Coronavirus has impacted California Real Estate in a major way. As millions of people have lost their jobs and their income, the government has stepped in to enforce rules and limitations on evictions. Our best advice for landlords at this time is to contact your mortgage lender to verify if there are any programs that may be available to you, if your renter is not paying their rent.

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A People's Choice

MAY 19, 2020

Filing for legal separation in California is similar to the divorce process. However, the main difference between filing for legal separation and divorce is that under legal separation the parties will not end their marital status after dividing community assets and debts. Read on to learn more about the legal separation process in California and how A People's Choice can help.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 19, 2020

PRESS RELEASE National Legal Staffing Organization Announces Formation of MediSums, Medical Records Summarizing, Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic Estrin Legal Staffing Expands to Include Medicolegal Services in New Division LOS ANGELES, CA – Tuesday, May 19, 2020 – Newly-formed MediSums, a division of Estrin Legal Staffing, adds chronologies and medical record summaries prepared by licensed doctors and legal nurses to its client services.

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Vanguard

MAY 20, 2020

There’s been no protocol for how states should reopen for business during the COVID-19 pandemic , and the same holds true f o r cities and counties within those states. . F or people who’ve been confined for more than six weeks , there’s been both eagerness and reticence. Beaches fill in Florida and bars fill in Wisconsin while restaurant owners report tepid responses in Nashvill e , Tennessee , after the removal of a shelter-in-place order.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MAY 19, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has shaken the global health and economic infrastructure. The legal field is still reeling; and, law firms are adjusting to a new world. For modern law firms to succeed, it’s clear that providing virtual services is now a requirement; it’s no longer optional. But, taking the ‘e’ out of things like epayments and esignature , and normalizing those items as ‘ just ’ payments or signatures is going to take a significant mindset change for the vast majority of lawyers.

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JayS.Rothman&Associates

MAY 8, 2020

The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 made it illegal for employers to harass or discriminate against employees because of their age. However, despite the more than 50 years since this act was passed, employees in the later years of their career still experience discriminatory practices. How common is this form of discrimination? Age discrimination can take many forms.

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A People's Choice

MAY 24, 2020

If you have won a civil lawsuit and are owed money or property as ordered by the court, you are responsible for collecting judgment from the debtor. However, this collection is not always easy, and may involve an appeal, a renewal, and potentially further legal action. Luckily, there are laws and legal protections in place to help you get what is rightfully yours.

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SCOCAblog

MAY 12, 2020

Overview Some churches have resisted California’s quarantine orders, even suing the state for exemptions. These churches argue that the religious liberty guarantees in the federal and state constitutions require California to accommodate them by allowing in-person religious services during the COVID-19 pandemic. That argument lacks merit. The state can limit otherwise sacrosanct constitutional rights when necessary to defend public health.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 14, 2020

Join Estrin Legal Staffing and MediSums, Medical Records Summarizing for a dynamic free webinar: How Attorneys Can Deal with Stress During Covid-19. Presented by Mark Gorkin, LICSW, The Stress Doc, a renowned speaker and author. Tomorrow, May 14 10am Pacific/12:00 Central/1pm Eastern. Register here: [link].

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Vanguard

MAY 15, 2020

Friday, May 15, 2020. As COVID-19 forces some of the country’s largest pork producers to curtail operations, pig farmers throughout the U.S. are facing a chilling choice: reconfigure their entire operation to keep stocks intact; or euthanize thousands of animals and dispose of them on their own property. According to a recent report from the Time magazine , as many as 700,000 pigs a week will soon have to be euthanized.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MAY 10, 2020

When it comes to engagement agreements, law firms often practice a ‘less is more’ philosophy. Doing what is ethically required in terms of identifying rates and scope of representation covers what you need to tell your clients; but, it may not be all that you want to tell your clients. M odern law firms, as well as modern legal consumers, can also focus on important additional clauses.

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Trademark & Copyright Law

MAY 22, 2020

Watch Now. ?. Trademarks – or brands – can be among a company’s most valuable assets. Some companies have enormous marketing departments focused on branding, while others have a single social media intern, but every company that provides goods or services is branding them somehow. Whether it’s your company name, specific product names, a logo, or something more unique, your business probably owns at least one trademark – though lawyers and laypeople alike often don

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A People's Choice

MAY 21, 2020

The California divorce timeline varies case by case. For example, an uncontested divorce may be finalized within several months, while an uncontested divorce can take years to terminate. Read on to learn about the average California divorce timeline and how the specifics of your case may affect the duration of your divorce. To read the complete article, please click on the link California Divorce Timeline – How Long Will My Divorce Take?

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The Paralegal

MAY 9, 2020

I’m not new at working from home. A couple of years ago I worked from home for an entire year. I loved and it was probably the most productive I’ve ever been. I don’t have children (I have two poodles) so I never had to worry about getting interrupted and my time is my time. … Continue reading Working from Home – How do I feel about it?

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The Estrin Report

MAY 13, 2020

Announcing MediSums, medical records summarizing. Here's the most economical and efficient way to get your medical records summarized. MediSums medical records summarizing is completed only by licensed doctors and legal nurses. You get a complete and very accurate summary or chronology. Most of all, our doctors can provide medical opinions and design deposition questions.

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Vanguard

MAY 5, 2020

Tuesday, May 5, 2020. It was in late March that workers for Lone Star Paving needed to bring an attorney’s letter to the job site to avoid a citation and potential arrest. As Lone Star’s General Counsel Josh Condon tells it, there was a bit of the old Wild West in Texas in the wake of several stay-at-home orders issued by cities and counties. Part of the issue, Condon says, was confusion.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MAY 5, 2020

As the coronavirus pande mic continues to force business shutdowns and social distancing , some law firms will be forced to make hard choices about staffing and continued business operations. But, all law firms should now start looking at expenses, to see whether they can reduce their overhead – at least over the next quarter. An easy place to start is with subscription services.

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CaseFleet

MAY 28, 2020

It’s safe to say electronic evidence—text messages, digital photos, cloud storage, and the internet of things—will be involved in every new case you have. As a result, it’s important you prepare to produce and request electronic evidence from the start of your case.

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A People's Choice

MAY 18, 2020

The California probate process is complicated enough. Unfortunately, calculating probate costs and fees only makes the process more difficult. Read on to learn how to easily determine the cost of probate in California and how A People's Choice can help you lower that cost. To read the complete article, please click on the link California Probate Costs and Fees This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents - Without the Lawyers.

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LegalSecretariesRock

MAY 23, 2020

Covid-19 has been surreal. The illness, deaths, unemployment, lack of human contact, it's a lot. None of us have experienced a pandemic before, so who knew what to expect? For many people, including myself, who are used to the 9 to 5 routine of commuting to and from work, the thought of being able to work from your home sounded like a dream come true.

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The Estrin Report

MAY 14, 2020

Correction: The Stress Seminar for Attorneys is tomorrow, May 15rh at 10am Pacific/12 Central/1pm Eastern: Register here: [link].

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Vanguard

MAY 11, 2020

Monday, May 11, 2020. Rushed into law to prop up a national economy staggered by COVID- 19, the Paycheck Protection Program hasn’t gone as smoothly as hoped. . Last month, the U.S. Justice Department launched a probe into the recently expanded $670 billion initiative in which banks process and provide low-interest, conditional and sometimes forgivable Small Business Administration loans to distressed companies. .

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