Diane Drain
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Debt collectors doubled their earnings – all thanks to COVID-19. 10/5/20 According to an article in ProPublica, debt collections have made a fortune this year due to the COVID stimulus monies. Those who really needed those funds used them to pay past-due debts, rather than saving the money to pay rent, utilities, food, health care and other very important necessities.
CourtTechBulletin
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
In recent years I have often recommended projects to acquire laptops instead of desktop computers. This recommendation is even stronger today. I explain the reasons for this approach in this week’s post below. Read more ».
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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Many law firms still operate with pen - and - paper time and billing system s ; but, that’s like a recipe for losing money. Of course , there’s no time like the present to change your ways, and recapture more of the money you make. There are two moves you can apply, in short order, to revise your time and billing practices , that will combine to change your (work) life: (1) Move to a single-entry system for billing; (2) Get a law practice management software system in place.
LDA PRO
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
To be involved in a court case is a choice of need rather, than a choice of will. The legal procedures not only continue for a long period of time but they also weigh down on your expenses. The process of documentation plays a crucial part in your case and any error in this area can damage your position in the case. Thus, for a flawless management of all your legal paperwork, you need a reliable process server, who can deliver those documents safely to the opponent.
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My Paralegal Place
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
It’s easy to rattle off a list of the disadvantages of conducting an important meeting, remote witness interview, deposition or even court hearing using Zoom or other videoconferencing tools. There are technical issues, security concerns, challenges in dealing with documents and exhibits, difficulties in assessing demeanor and credibility, and many […].
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Livesay&Myers
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
We are proud to announce that Livesay & Myers, P.C. appears in the 2021 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms,” released on November 5, 2020! The 2021 edition marks the 11th consecutive year that U.S. News & World Report, in combination with Best Lawyers, has ranked law firms nationwide. Livesay & Myers, P.C. made its debut on the list in the 2018 Edition.
MyCase
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
2020 was perhaps one of the most disruptive years for law firms in recent history. Unforeseen events limited the access to physical offices, closed state and federal courts for an indeterminate period, and accelerated the adoption of virtual processes in lieu of in-person interaction. And while many firms struggled to stay afloat, others adapted with ease in ways that all practices can replicate.
ALPS
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Sometimes the teacher becomes the student, which is exactly what happened to me during a post CLE conversation between a panel member and an attendee that I was fortunate enough to be privy to. In short, the conversation centered around the issue of title insurers bringing claims against their attorney title agents for title search errors such as failing to find a mortgage assignment; a land subdivision; a deed entry or deed fraud; a will and probate entry; or liens, encumbrances, easements or
NCBA
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
By Huseby Inc. Litigation Services Note from the Paralegal Division Technology Committee: Remote depositions have become increasingly common during the COVID-19 pandemic, and many paralegals and attorneys are still trying to find their way through this new remote frontier. As Chair of the Technology Committee, I recently reached out to Huseby Inc. to get their […].
Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA
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SimplyLawJobs
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Thinking of becoming a solicitor? The job can be a rewarding role that regularly challenges your intellect, and provides plenty of exciting opportunities. As a solicitor, you will play a big part in life for many people. You will be the first point of contact for clients, listening to their grievances and case, providing general legal advice. In the event where the case proceeds to court, solicitors will liaise with both the client and representing barrister throughout the case, carrying out dif
MyCase
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Every year the American Bar Association releases The Legal Technology Survey Report. The Report offers timely statistics regarding the technologies that lawyers are using and how they are being implemented in law firms. Topics covered in the Report include cybersecurity, basic office software, legal-specific software, cloud computing and mobile usage trends, and marketing tools used by law firms.
OneLegal
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
This week: Counties share proposed budgets and plans for reduced hours, San Diego announces plans for resuming Civil trials, and Santa Clara updates its mid-pandemic contact information. The post November 6, 2020: Weekly court update appeared first on One Legal.
Pin Hawk
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Law Technology Daily Digest. Vol. 20, No. 217. With the news that Deloitte has bought UK-based law firm, Kemp Little, Richard Tromans wonders if we’ve time warped back to the 1990s? Richard lays out three possible scenarios and writes, “Right now there is just one acquisition of one mid-size UK law firm… but, the thought of what this move might become and snowball into is tantalising to say the least.” Be tantalized and read more at Artificial Lawyer : 1990s Once Again?
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SimplyLawJobs
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
We recently caught up with guest blogger, Aaron Mayer, to discover the top 7 skills lawyers need during the pandemic. This is what he said: “As the world is gripped in a global pandemic from COVID-19, we all face trials and tribulations. In various industries, employees must adapt and ensure they have a diverse set of skills so that they can thrive in this new ever-changing landscape.
LegalTalkNetwork
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Legal Talk Network hosts put the day’s news into context with the most recent episodes covering promised election challenges, inflammatory speech, and the Cold War-era process for nuclear launch codes. Snowfall at the White House photo by the White House is marked with CC PDM 1.0. Wait, is there an election this week? On Legal Talk Today , Ohio State Law Prof.
OneLegal
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
Catch answers to questions on eFiling and eService in California after our recent webinar. The post Answers to top eFiling and eService questions from the webinar appeared first on One Legal.
Pin Hawk
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Law Technology Daily Digest. Vol. 20, No. 217. For home computers I sorta get it. For enterprise organizations, I do not. A friend of my wife’s family runs a big mortgage company and was quite pleased with the fact that he hadn’t spent money on upgrading their computer systems. He’s not alone. “According to NetMarketShare, Windows 7 saw a drop from 22.77% to 20.41% last month.
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SimplyLawJobs
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
We recently caught up with Eric Ramos Law to discover 4 vital steps you need to take after a car accident. This is what they said: “Can’t figure out what to do after you’ve been in a car accident? Take a look at these 4 vital steps that will help you get ahead of the crisis! Once you get that license and your own car, it’s just a different feeling of accomplishment altogether.
LettersBlogatory
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
The case of the day is Gyger v. Clement (N.C. 2020). The mother and the father were unmarried and had had a romantic relationship in North Carolina. They had two children, both born in Switzerland. In 2007, the mother brought an action in a Swiss court to establish paternity, and for child support. The Swiss court entered a default judgment against the father, and the Swiss central authority.
The Researching Paralegal
OCTOBER 31, 2020
Avoiding Grievances: 25 Things You Can Do, David Bright, St. Mary’s Journal on Legal Malpractice and Ethics, 270 (2016) ( with hat tip to William P. Statsky ). [link]. I was taught that the biggest client complaint to bar associations was lack of communication. Failing to return calls, respond to emails or correspondence, and requests for updates on the status of the case were the best ways to earn a grievance.
Pin Hawk
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Law Technology Daily Digest. Vol. 20, No. 217. It’s not every day that an account goes from $957,000,000 to $1.38. But one bitcoin wallet (1HQ3Go3ggs8pFnXuHVHRytPCq5fGG8Hbhx to be precise) did just that. “Was it the owner themselves, or did someone crack this wallet?” is the question people are asking. As I wait for the election results, I find myself thinking what I would do if I cashed out $1 billion in cryptocurrency.
Speaker: Kaitlyn "The Persnickety Paralegal" Story
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SimplyLawJobs
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
We recently caught up with guest blogger, April Brown, to discover how Covid-19 will transform law firms. This is what she said: “It is, without a doubt, that COVID-19 pandemic has changed everyone’s life – no matter their occupation, lifestyle, etc. Law firms aren’t an exception from this as many had to work around the restrictions and social distancing to keep running.
LettersBlogatory
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
The case of the day is In re Newbrook Shipping Corp. (D. Md. 2020). Nardella Corp., a Nevis company, obtained an order from a South African court to arrest the M/V Falcon Traveller to provide security for a claim in an arbitration in Singapore regarding the arrest of another vessel, the M/V Falcon Carrier. Newbrook challenged the arrest, and the South African court set it aside on the grounds.
Pin Hawk
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Librarian News Digest. Vol. 9, No. 217. Great Gratitude! Slaw’s Robert McKay writes, “I found it challenging recently to be asked if I have any further observations or opinions in relation to open access to the law book environment.” Luckily for us, he took some time to think it through and pen a very thought-provoking exploration of the question.
Pin Hawk
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Law Technology Daily Digest. Vol. 20, No. 216. Microsoft, Carnegie Mellon University’s Software Engineering Institute, MITRE, Bosch, IBM, NVIDIA, Airbus, Deep Instinct, Two Six Labs, the University of Toronto, Cardiff University, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Berryville Institute of Machine Learning are an interesting grouping of organizations. What they have produced is even more interesting: “a dictionary of techniques used to attack ML models.” The threats to machine learning
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