Attorney at Work

AUGUST 26, 2021

Contract attorneys have made it possible for legal organizations to level up their teams’ expertise without increasing headcount. . Now, law firms and legal departments that incorporated solutions such as contract staffing during the past 18 months are looking toward strengthening their organizations for the future.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 1, 2022

Fast forward to 2022. The legal space has survived the pandemic and has shown record profits despite the Chicken Little echo chamber. On the daily, the legal press reports on how this firm is paying associates huge signing bonuses, and how that firm is footing the bill for luxury vacations for its hardworking attorneys.

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JURIST

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Law students from the European Union are reporting for JURIST on law-related events in and affecting the European Union and its member states. Two defence teams at the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague filed a motion Thursday seeking an adjournment of hearings next week in anticipation of a historic industrial action. .

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Tips to Avoid Outstanding AR Establish clear policy during intake meetings Send invoices electronically Allow payments via credit card, eCheck, or ACH Automate Processes Within Your Legal Practice Management Use invoice templates and batch-send invoices Automate payment reminders Provide multiple avenues to get paid. Why Does AR Pile Up?

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The Crime Report

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The burgeoning legal cannabis industry has become a powerful economic driver in many states. But since marijuana is still classified in federal law as an illicit substance, growers have no access to federal bankruptcy protection, undermining the industry’s potential, warns a new report. million, the report says.

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The Crime Report

JUNE 18, 2021

The pandemic was a disaster for most of the American economy — except for one industry. Legal cannabis sales in the U.S. billion in 2020, a 46 percent increase compared to the previous year, according to a report by BDSA , a cannabis sales data platform. Green Thumb Industries wasn’t alone. hit a record $17.5

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LawSites

JANUARY 28, 2022

Two years into the pandemic, what has been its impact on e-discovery and what lies ahead for the industry? Joining me on LawNext to discuss the report is Doug Austin , who conducted the survey and wrote the report. Joining me on LawNext to discuss the report is Doug Austin , who conducted the survey and wrote the report.

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LawSites

JANUARY 28, 2022

Two years into the pandemic, what has been its impact on e-discovery and what lies ahead for the industry? Joining me on LawNext to discuss the report is Doug Austin , who conducted the survey and wrote the report. Joining me on LawNext to discuss the report is Doug Austin , who conducted the survey and wrote the report.

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The Crime Report

JUNE 1, 2021

A former New York prison that once held individuals incarcerated for drug convictions and other crimes will now be converted into a space for cannabis-related businesses to grow and process marijuana, the Wall Street Journal reports. Additional Reading: Legalized Marijuana Industry Struggles to Meet Diversity Goals.

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

But it seems particularly pertinent to the 2023 Future Ready Lawyer Survey Report published this week by Wolters Kluwer, the fifth edition of this annual report. After all, the very premise of the report is that some law firms and legal departments are more “future ready” than others.

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The Crime Report

AUGUST 29, 2022

However, crimes like money laundering threaten the industry. . . As online gambling became more regulated, it dominated the United States; but compliance experts warn of the risks of money laundering and other financial crimes, reports the Wall Street Journal. . . hasn’t added more watchful eyes to the industry yet. . .

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LawSites

OCTOBER 10, 2022

At its annual Clio Cloud Conference today, the law practice management company Clio released the 2022 edition of its annual Legal Trends Report – its seventh year of the report. The Legal Trends Report includes Clio’s billable hour index, which measures the average cost for an hour of legal services in the U.S.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 20, 2023

Originally Posted on here November 19, 202 1 (republished by Paralegal Brief in early 2022) by Chere Estrin Editors Note: This article struck a chord with many of our readers resulting in a huge outpouring of comments. Some time back, I was on the cover of a legal trade publication. appeared first on The Estrin Report.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MAY 31, 2023

In addition, at least 228 local laws, ordinances and policies have been enacted in 35 states to restrict renewable energy projects, according to a report, Opposition to Renewable Energy Facilities in the United States , issued on May 31 by Columbia Law School’s Sabin Center for Climate Change Law. Some of these are exceptionally burdensome.

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 6, 2022

As the legal industry’s most in-depth examination into the state of legal practice, the 2022 Legal Trends Report brings together essential insights into how law firms have adapted their services to meet the challenges of the past three years. How has business changed for law firms?

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Patently O

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

litigation finance boom of the past 20 years—as has been widely reported, private equity now undergirds huge swaths of U.S. 13] Recent trends are shown in the chart below, adapted from a Westfleet Advisors report. [14] 13] Recent trends are shown in the chart below, adapted from a Westfleet Advisors report. [14]

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MyCase

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

This morning we kicked off our inaugural Customer Conference with a full day of insightful sessions and networking events planned for our customers, ranging from presentations by industry experts and MyCase product sessions to fun-filled networking opportunities and thought-provoking keynotes. New Release: 2021 MyCase Legal Industry Report.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As awful as was the year 2020 for so many reasons, my year-end report last year found reasons to be optimistic. This year, my report is tainted by a degree of pessimism. As I survey the legal profession broadly, and the world of legal tech and innovation specifically, I see uncertainty and inertia.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The ABA TechReport combines data from the annual ABA Legal Technology Survey Report with expert analysis, observations, and predictions from leaders in the legal technology field. Every Wednesday, we’ll be posting a new report from one of our experts, so stay tuned! Legal is a lagging industry in cloud use.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Legal professionals face greater pressure than ever before, driven by the “VUCA” environment of volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity, but firms that are well-equipped for the future are those that are optimizing their people, processes and technology through a path of continuous improvement.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Khan also shared reports from academics that their industry will suffer reduced autonomy as universities transfer from public to private ownership with no public oversite. Hungarian citizens will vote in a parliamentary election in the spring of 2022.

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LawSites

JANUARY 21, 2022

Here are some of the other legal tech stories from the week: Case Status raises $3.5 I had previously reported on the startup’s raise of $1.5 Brightflag adds Legal Service Requests module. From the form, legal departments can convert accepted requests into legal matters, define priority levels, and assign next steps.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 14, 2022

A legal industry report released today by the sibling legal technology companies LawPay and MyCase provides unique insights into the technology tools that matter most to smaller law firms in the post-pandemic era. Legal billing and time-tracking software, 42%. Increased Adoption of Cloud Software.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

JUNE 11, 2024

A new edition of the Sabin Center’s Opposition to Renewable Energy Facilities in the United States report identifies 378 renewable energy projects across 47 states that have encountered significant opposition. Previous editions of the report were published in September 2021 , March 2022 , and May 2023.

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The Fashion Law

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference – or COP26 – in Glasgow later this month, more information about the workings of a budding new fashion industry taskforce is coming into view. trillion industry’s position as one of the world’s largest manufacturing sectors and simultaneously, one of its most prolific polluters.

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Mondaq

JUNE 23, 2022

Blue J partnered with Tax Analysts to assess the growth outlook for the tax advisory industry. The qualitative and quantitative approach provided significant insights into tax advisers' most important challenges,

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Broadcast Law Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2022

As we have previously advised, renewal applications must be accompanied by FCC Form 2100, Schedule 396 Broadcast EEO Program Report (except for LPFMs and TV translators). Mariana Islands, Oregon, Puerto Rico, and Washington must upload Annual EEO Public File Reports to station online public inspection files.

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LawSites

JUNE 15, 2021

Legal professionals agree that the pandemic accelerated the critical role of technology in the future success of their law firms and legal departments, but only a third believe their organizations are well prepared for addressing technology’s increasing importance. It polled 700 legal professionals across the U.S.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 7, 2024

I did go to a great conference around 2022 in Phoenix with 400 people, but dang, if my team and I didn’t end up with COVID. IPMA holds the leading event for legal practice support management professionals. However, every once in a while, an event comes along that you just have to attend. That is why I am writing today. I’ll bet you $.25

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 18, 2022

What sources of data are most valuable for law firms and legal professionals? What will you be discussing at the 2022 ILTA Conference? Paul Giedraitis: I started my career as an electrical engineer in the defense industry working with Northrop Grumman Corporation, and mostly doing classified military projects in imaging and radar.

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MyCase

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The legal industry continues to evolve each year. With generative AI settling into the legal tech space, law firms adopting more technology, and client expectations shifting, it can be tough to keep up with the latest changes. Understanding the state of the industry can help your law firm stay ahead of the curve.

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Customs & International Trade Law

APRIL 22, 2022

On April 19, 2022, the International Trade Administration announced the Department of Commerce is rescinding the administrative review of the antidumping duty order on polyethylene retail carrier bags (PRCBs) from the Peoples’ Republic of China, in part, for the period of review (POR) August 1, 2020, through July 31, 2021. and 8450.20.00

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JURIST

APRIL 12, 2023

The US State Department Monday designated Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reporter Evan Gershkovich as “wrongfully detained” in Russia. Russia is sending the message that journalism within [its] borders is criminalized and that foreign correspondents seeking to report from Russia do not enjoy the benefits of the rule of law.”

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

I joined Stinson in 1988 after graduating from law school and, like most associates, was singularly focused on developing my legal skills and building client relationships. Fostering these internal connections, building client relationships, and honing my legal skills were important building blocks to my leadership development.

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Intelligize Blog

JUNE 8, 2023

A World Bank analysis published in 2021 delved into the ways in which economies, particularly in low-income nations, rely on nature to provide resources for their industries. Meanwhile, some attempts to standardize nature risk reporting on a broad scale have begun to emerge.

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LawSites

JULY 13, 2022

The survey, 2022 Ediscovery Innovation Report: Leaders and Laggards , found that, of the 195 e-discovery professionals who responded, 43% used a cloud platform as their primary e-discovery solution and 14% used a hybrid cloud platform, as opposed to 38% using an on-premises platform. . more effectively.” more effectively.”

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The ABA TechReport combines data from the annual ABA Legal Technology Survey Report with expert analysis, observations, and predictions from leaders in the legal technology field. Every Wednesday, we’ll be posting a new report from one of our experts, so stay tuned! Fixing Fees.

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