JURIST
FEBRUARY 9, 2025
A Ugandan court on Wednesday charged nine senior officials from the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development over their alleged involvement in corruption, electronic fraud, and money laundering in connection with a hacking incident that led to a financial loss of at least $21 million from the countrys central bank.
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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JURIST
OCTOBER 3, 2021
Former France president Nicholas Sarkozy has been found guilty of illegaly financing his 2012 re-election campaign on Thursday, making him the first head of state since the second world war to receive two jail terms. Sarkozy’s lawyers have stated that they will appeal the decision. Sarkozy spent approximately €42.8 million (US $49.7
Above The Law
MARCH 19, 2025
Why Trust Accounting Compliance Matters Many lawyers enter the profession with little to no business or accounting training. After all, they went to law school to study law, not finances. states that lawyers have a fiduciary duty to safeguard client funds and keep them separate from their own.
Sterno
MAY 6, 2024
By now, most lawyers have read something about litigation financing and how it can help bring resources to mitigate expenses and keep lawyers focused on cases. How can your firm obtain financing on a case? But how exactly does that work?
Above The Law
MARCH 14, 2025
Getty Images Time is a lawyers most valuable asset but are you using it wisely? In a recent episode of the “Be That Lawyer” podcast, Mike Chastaine an award-winning lawyer, speaker, and author joins me to share strategies for maximizing productivity, growing a successful practice, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Attorney at Work
OCTOBER 29, 2021
But danger lurks behind certain technology, or the way lawyers and staff might use it. What are some scary things WFH has revealed about lawyers’ tech habits? He is the author of several books including “Microsoft Office 365 for Lawyers,” “The Lawyer’s Guide to Microsoft Outlook” and “OneNote in One Hour.”
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