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Why Documenting What You’re Not Retained to Do Can Be Important Too

ALPS

In my experience, too many lawyers appear to be quite comfortable running with an assumption that their client’s understanding of what the scope of representation is aligns with theirs. This is one of the reasons why I suspect trying to convince lawyers to document scope of representation on all new matters is a never-ending task.

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ALPS In Brief – Episode 55: Estate Planning Gone Wrong

ALPS

It’s never hit one or two, but it has certainly been in that four and five range for quite a long time. Kids are going to pay for it. One is tempted to say immediately it’s the parents and I think that’s probably the way it should play, but the issue becomes, what do the individuals involved believe?

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The Ultimate List of 45 Business Process Improvement Tools (Lean Six Sigma & Beyond)

The Process Street

Why you should care about improving your processes. How to improve your business processes using business process documentation. Why you should care about improving your processes. I like to think of business processes as the veins of your organization, keeping it functioning as a useful asset for your customers.

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Online Client Intake: The Ultimate Guide for Attorneys

MyCase

With looming deadlines and other work-related pressures, it’s easy to let certain things fall through the cracks, especially when it comes to law firm client intake. Since most law firms’ client intake procedures aren’t billable, it’s lower on the priority list. Why Law Firm Client Intake Matters.