Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Lawyers are professional communicators, constantly exchanging emails with clients, opposing counsel and other contacts. Crafting Effective Emails: Nancy’s Harhut’s Advice for Lawyers. Lawyers regularly send emails to opposing counsel in contentious situations. NH: Focus on the facts. And remember that sometimes less is more.

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Colin S. Levy

JANUARY 28, 2025

Frequently individuals do not even recognize when a lawyer or legal services provider might be able to help them, and those who do try to navigate the civil justice system on their own encounter insurmountable complexities. This mandate is not yet fully appreciated as a broad duty to engage in ethical innovation, but it should be. Litigation.

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Legal Talk Network

APRIL 14, 2023

After months of awaiting trial, Banks was urged to take a plea deal by his lawyer, who believed that he would be unable to win his case in court. Out of fear and pressure from his lawyer, Brian pleaded no contest to the charges and was sentenced to a decade of prison and probation.

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Above the Law - Technology

MAY 1, 2023

Asay had been a lawyer for more than six years at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher when she launched Allegory in 2012 as one of the first cloud-based litigation management platforms. When Allegory was purchased by Integreon Discovery Solutions in 2017, Asay became its chief innovation officer.

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LawSites

MARCH 24, 2022

It has been a year since I have reported on a state adopting the duty of technology competence for lawyers , but now there is another: Hawai?i, i, bringing the total number of states that have adopted the duty to 40. Effective Jan. Effective Jan. The comment now reads: Maintaining Competence. See comments [18] and [19] of Rule 1.6.

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Clio

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

If there has been one constant about the qualifications to own an American law firm, it has been this–you must be a lawyer. jurisdictions for decades has been that non-lawyers cannot own law firms. where non-lawyers can hold minority stakes, with more states slowly considering or adopting similar reforms. Once Rule 5.4

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 4, 2022

So, let’s focus on two parts of your question: Do the Rules of Professional Conduct allow lawyers to store and transmit client information in the cloud? What steps should lawyers take to ensure the security of the data stored there? Some of those opinions may be found on the ABA Legal Technology Resource Center’s webpage.

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LawSites

MARCH 19, 2024

Already, its products are used every day by lawyers throughout the United States to file court cases, track court dockets, search court records, and arrange service of process, and it integrates with most major law practice management platforms. InfoTrack in the U.S.

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Eric Goldman

JUNE 4, 2023

In June 2022, Nadia Metroka (a Florida lawyer , apparently) was arrested in Pennsylvania. 2012 WL 4863696 (D. 2012); Merritt v. Lexis Nexis, 2012 WL 6725882 (E.D. 2012); Nieman v. 2012 WL 3201931 (C.D. 2012); Getachew v. 2012); Mmubango v. ” (Is this the news release in question ?)

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LawSites

JUNE 28, 2021

Asay was a lawyer for more than six years at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher before launching Allegory in 2012 as one of the first cloud-based litigation management platforms. When Allegory was purchased by Integreon Discovery Solutions in 2017, Asay became its chief innovation officer. “She

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LawSites

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Spiegel had been a criminal defense lawyer when, in 2009, he founded MyCase. In 2012, he sold MyCase to AppFolio , and then left in 2015. “With this integration, key Lawmatics data seamlessly transfers to the MyCase platform, allowing our customers to easily manage cases from start to finish.”.

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Ron Friedmann

JUNE 29, 2020

The chart above shows that responding firms perceive those trends as both permanent and stable since 2012. Almost 75% of responding firms with more than 250 lawyers report innovation initiatives and planning for innovation in the firm’s strategic plan. Yet only 50% specifically fund it.

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LawNext podcast

APRIL 15, 2025

But after 15 years of developing legal tech, Nik Reed , CEO of Knowable , a legal technology company devoted to helping enterprises bring order and organization to their executed agreements, believes that lawyers should be wary of the hype. LEX Reception, Never miss a call, with expert answering service for Lawyers.

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Clio

APRIL 15, 2025

As a family lawyer, you likely hear the same questions daily: “How long will the divorce take?” While experience is invaluable, exceptional lawyers also rely on reliable, data-driven insights to guide clients. per 1,000 in 2012 to 7.1 ” “How much will this cost me?” Looking to work smarter?

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ** Never Fear, AI Guidance for Lawyers is Near You may have noticed that generative AI tools like ChatGPT are making waves lately. Here is my recent Daily Record column. If you’re worried about ethics and security, rest assured you’re not alone. Fortunately, help is on the way.

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Clio

MAY 22, 2024

As a lawyer, understanding the judicial codes of conduct is not just about ensuring fair trials, but also about safeguarding the profession’s standards and your practice. Lawyers should refer to their jurisdiction’s specific code of conduct to see what duties have been adopted.

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Martindale-Avvo

JUNE 25, 2025

But a close look at the numbers shows the perception is indeed reality: at least when it comes to LGBTQ+ lawyers, the industry lags in terms of representation and elimination of bias. The data: How many lawyers are LGBTQ+? of lawyers at 785 firms surveyed were LGBTQ+. Let’s start with those numbers. That’s up from 2.2%

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Ron Friedmann

AUGUST 6, 2020

” The chart shows the distribution of responses for firms with more than 250 lawyers. Contract lawyers, staff lawyers, and part-time lawyers are all in use by more than 70% of responding firms. I was surprised to see almost 10% rating themselves Mature and 45% Intermediate.

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MatterSuite

JUNE 4, 2024

The application of AI in legal practices is not only changing the process of legal work but also affecting lawyers’ income as the technology progresses. A recent study has it that lawyers with AI skills earn almost 49% more than those who do not possess AI skills. Between 2012 and 2023, the number of jobs requiring AI skills grew 3.5

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The Barrister

MARCH 11, 2025

While many law graduates do indeed follow the path of practicing lawyers, the training and knowledge acquired during law school can lead to a wide range of non-traditional career opportunities, such as roles in public policy, legal technology, or social advocacy. 14 Read more about alternative legal career paths with Sol Blatt, Jr.

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Martindale-Avvo

JUNE 9, 2023

As graduation approaches, the one thing on every upcoming Juris Doctor achiever’s mind is how they will be received by the current legal job market — will law firms continue hiring lawyers at the same rate as the past few years? Class sizes reduced steadily from 46,364 in 2012 to 34,922 in 2019. is advantageous.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Lawyer flat fee billing can be tricky. ANSWER: While most lawyers and clients are accustomed to the traditional billable hour, other pricing options do exist. Table of contents What Are Lawyer Flat Fees? What Are Lawyer Flat Fees? These include fixed fees, alternative fee structures, and contingency fees, among others.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MARCH 5, 2024

. ** North Carolina Adds to Growing Body of AI Ethics Guidance for Lawyers As generative AI (GAI) technology proliferates and legal software companies focus on rolling this new functionality into their platforms, ethics committees across the country are recognizing and responding to the implementation challenges that lawyers face.

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LawNext podcast

OCTOBER 12, 2020

In September, Rocket Lawyer became the first national company approved to participate in Utah’s regulatory sandbox, a pilot program for licensing new and alternative forms of legal providers and services. In this episode of LawNext, Moore recounts the founding and development of Rocket Lawyer and its expansion into Europe starting in 2012.

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Legal Tech Monitor

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ** Mastering Generative AI: Top Resources for the Tech-Savvy Lawyer Now that 2023 is behind us, it’s time to set the stage for success in the year to come. Here is my recent Daily Record column. Online: [link] ).

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Legal Tech Monitor

MARCH 18, 2024

My past Daily Record articles can be accessed here. ** The Pros and Cons of the Apple Vision Pro for Lawyers As a self-professed technology geek, I’m often first in line to buy the latest and greatest new gadgets, especially if they’re in the Apple ecosystem. Here is my recent Daily Record column. Here’s why. The app ecosystem is limited.

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Lawyerist

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Helping Lawyers Work Smarter, Not Harder Danielle now focuses on creating in-depth training modules and manuals for lawyers to help them work smarter and more efficiently. They delve deep into the programs, helping lawyers use their tech to thrive. These modules don’t just scratch the surface.

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LawSites

JUNE 28, 2022

A new legal research service has quietly launched, targeting bar associations and 1-2 lawyer law firms, but what is not obvious from the service’s website is that the company behind it was formed as a subsidiary of RELX, the parent company of LexisNexis. million lawyers in the country. ” Longtime Rivalry.

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LawSites

MARCH 30, 2022

For two decades, Carolyn Elefant has helped solo and small firm lawyers start and build their law practices. She has been listed as an Energy and Environmental Super Lawyer for Washington, D.C. since 2012, and has been named an ABA Legal Rebel (2010), a Fastcase 50 Innovator (2011) and an ABA Woman of Legal Tech honoree (2014). .

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 25, 2022

million lawyers in the United States. Nationwide, there are approximately four lawyers for every 1,000 residents, but the number doesn’t reflect the reality. Most lawyers work in urban areas, while many rural areas of the country have few or no lawyers. have less than one lawyer per 1,000 residents. .”

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Stories are increasingly common of lawyers who leave law practice to start legal technology companies, but few achieve the level of success as an entrepreneur of Matt Spiegel. He was a criminal defense lawyer in 2009 when he founded MyCase , one of the earliest cloud-based law practice management companies.

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Legal Tech Monitor

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Because five-day in-office work weeks are less common, office-sharing arrangements have become more palatable for lawyers. Handed down in July, this opinion addresses the ethical issues that arise when lawyers participate in office-sharing arrangements. Another area to approach with caution is when sharing staff with other lawyers.

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Eric Goldman

JUNE 26, 2023

Some possible reasons why: The 2008 en banc ruling functionally became dicta in 2012 when the Ninth Circuit held that Roommates.com never touched illegal content at all. Twitter , Chicago Lawyers Committee v. However, it has not benefited plaintiffs as much as I initially expected. Harvard (“The CDA exempts certain laws from its reach.

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Legal Tech Monitor

MAY 19, 2023

The Illinois Supreme Court created the ATJ Commission in June 2012 to “promote, facilitate and enhance equal access to justice with an emphasis on access to the Illinois civil courts and administrative agencies for all people, particularly the poor and vulnerable.” Kilbride Judicial Access to Justice Award and the Jeffrey D. The Jeffrey D.

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ELTA

MARCH 22, 2022

Zsolt graduated as a lawyer in 1991. He returned to academia in 2012, and wrote his PhD thesis on legal databases. He then taught legal theory till 1995, when he left academia, and joined Wolters Kluwer.

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Discovery Advocate

MAY 3, 2018

system of lawyer regulation regarding technology advancement and global legal practice developments. In 2012, the ABA modified Rule 1.1 Of note, California adopted a formal opinion on Duty of Technology Competence for lawyers that is nonbinding, but is very useful for guidance on proper professional conduct.

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Technically Legal

NOVEMBER 19, 2017

In our inaugural episode, legal ethics attorney Jim Doppke of Chicago's Robinson Law Group discusses changes to the Rules of Professional Conduct (ethics rules for lawyers) addressing the impact of technology on modern legal practice. In 2012 the American Bar Association amended Comment 8 to Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.1 (a

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