Blumberg

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Here’s how to pick just the right executor for your will. As your executor will be handling your finances after you’re gone, you’ll need to name someone who has good financial standing of their own. When creating your will, you need to remember that you may not pass away for a few decades afterward.

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 15, 2020

In the world that we are in now, cyberattacks are already being considered a certainty with many businesses preparing for when it will happen rather than if it will happen. There are times when the entrepreneurs and businesses do/not do things to make themselves vulnerable to these attacks. So there are loopholes for the fraudsters.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Asking your firm or attorney to invest in your paralegal career development isn’t always easy. This article was developed with you in mind because I know how important investing in your paralegal career development is and I want to give you all the tools you need to increase your outcome of getting a yes.

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LegalTalkNetwork

MARCH 8, 2022

And while this year’s TechShow presented some of the best in diverse session topics, notable guest speakers and good exhibitor attendance, perhaps the greatest takeaway for everyone was simply the reconnection. . This year’s conference featured several prominent speakers and hosts, as well as a wide range of engaging session topics.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 5, 2022

Sure, advice can be helpful — but it turns out there’s solid science behind crafting a bio your audience won’t forget. These findings are detailed in the Journal of Consumer Research and Harvard Business Review. Listeners average your credentials, so adding mediocre (and potentially irrelevant) qualifications drags down the score.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JANUARY 13, 2023

So I thought sharing what I would do differently if I were starting a new paralegal career today would be a good topic to discuss in the first month of the year. Invest in your paralegal career development. It’s one of the topics I talk about a lot here, and that’s why I talk about it so much. Listen to the podcast episode.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 2, 2022

One thing lawyers should keep in mind, particularly those in their first five or so years of practice, is that the job market won’t always be this way. With that backdrop in mind, even if you’re not actively looking, let’s go through some best practices that will make you an attractive candidate in any type of legal job market.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 12, 2022

Is your hyper-responsiveness creating email overload and more stress? Finding focused time to get important work done requires defining “responsiveness” on your terms. The Trouble With Spending Too Much Time in Your Inbox. As a result, I spent a significant amount of my normal working hours in my inbox playing digital ping pong.

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The Process Street

MARCH 11, 2021

His educational background in the technical field and business studies helps him in tackling topics ranging from career and business productivity to web development and digital marketing. The question is: How can you design your workspace in such a way that boosts creativity, connection, and productivity?

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The Process Street

MARCH 4, 2021

Michael is also the author of the Amazon Best Sellers ACT NOW: How successful consultants thrive during chaos and uncertainty , The Elite Consulting Mind and Consulting Success® the book. Studies indicate that business system documentation can boost productivity and save up to 6,000 hours per year, equating to 2.4

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

But I’m glad to see the topic of text messaging come up. So, just as you’d take a call from a client on your mobile device, you may likewise fire off an email, text message or instant message. Here are four considerations for lawyers to keep in mind when texting messaging with clients: Customer service. Confidentiality.

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LawTechnologyToday

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Level Up Your Law Firm Billing Policy. While billing policy might not be the most exciting topic, it’s essential. If you haven’t already developed a billing policy at your law firm, now is the time to start. Developing your law firm billing policy. Document your billing process from start to finish.

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The Process Street

JANUARY 8, 2021

Despite this, reports by Globe and Mail and the Harvard Business Review indicate that 20-44% of employees experience workplace communication and collaboration challenges. In this Process Street article, we consider how using office hours can close this gap by supporting the effective implementation of an open door policy for your remote team.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Let’s say you’re in the middle of drafting a brief, and your phone rings. You could simply not pick up your phone, but it might be a potential client who would be the perfect fit for your firm. Yet balancing clients’ needs with the demands of your caseload is tricky. Here’s how to make the most of your legal CRM software.

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ALPS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

A number of books have been written on the topic of attorney departure, many of which provide a plethora of valuable information on everything from partnership law and the fiduciary duty of loyalty to whether or not a firm’s client list is a trade secret. Remember, everyone at your firm is in the employ of your clients.

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MyCase

JUNE 14, 2022

Taking a data-driven approach to running your law firm simply means keeping track of and utilizing certain metrics—such as your billable hours and financials—to improve the way you work. We’ll take a deeper dive into this topic in this blog post. . Organize your data. The Benefits of Data-Driven Law Firms. Get started .

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MyCase

JUNE 14, 2022

Taking a data-driven approach to running your law firm simply means keeping track of and utilizing certain metrics—such as your billable hours and financials—to improve the way you work. We’ll take a deeper dive into this topic in this blog post. . Organize your data. The Benefits of Data-Driven Law Firms. Get started .

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The Process Street

MAY 19, 2022

Business is forever changing and evolving. Plus, when 78% of millennial customers won’t give you a second chance, your day-to-day interactions count more than ever. Knowledge management is the only way to reliably manage the resources available to your team. Let’s get you on the road to improving your resources!

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Every lawyer has to deal with a decision that can make or break a law firm: what to charge for your work. . If the topic fills you with dread, or you become uncomfortable just thinking about talking money with clients, you’re not alone. Having the metrics to justify your rates can give you more confidence.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

AUGUST 19, 2022

If you’re not a litigation paralegal, this blog is for you too – because you could switch out the word eDiscovery here for any technology that your practice area uses to increase efficiencies, but you’ve been hesitant to adopt it – for whatever reason. And so are your clients. And it is a part of your client’s everyday life.

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LawSites

APRIL 19, 2022

I’ve told the story over virtual beers (pandemic), at conferences, and as a humorous anecdote to every business I talked to that is trying to drive leads online organically. Businesses were mostly shuttered. Never mind that the schools were closed.) This is one of my favourite marketing stories. And now I’ll share it with you.

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The Cloud Court Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

For business critical and high-volume matters, the client and law firm may need to bring in additional attorneys and coordinate with several other firms and/or many other members of a class, as with an antitrust case. This also precludes the likelihood of topics that you will not search for, because you don’t know they exist.

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Rocket Matter

JUNE 27, 2023

But it doesn’t need to be this way—especially when you use automation to your advantage. Barriers to effective legal marketing Ethical considerations aside, there are several barriers that solo, small, and medium-sized law firms face when they try to improve their marketing. The same concept applies to your marketing efforts.

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MyCase

JULY 21, 2021

Whether the near future entails a full return to the office or a hybrid return with some employees working remotely, it’s important to have legal software in place that will allow your law firm to run regardless of where your employees are working. Your firm undoubtedly already has some remote working tools in place.

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The Process Street

AUGUST 19, 2022

That’s why we write posts to make topics easily accessible. For example, look at this list and consider if you’ve debated these topics behind closed doors: Is it okay for employees to charge their mobile phones in the office? No manager ever said it, but the unwritten agreement was you could if you hit your targets.

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MyCase

JANUARY 20, 2021

There will be many different keys to prosperity in the coming year, one of which is a strong marketing plan for your firm. Without a successful marketing plan, your firm’s ability to reach potential clients and referral sources will be greatly limited, which could very well impact your firm’s bottom line.

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The Cloud Court Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

In some situations, it can actively work against you, such as when it’s deployed to build unnecessarily large teams comprised of siloed minds (bad) that engage in expensive, brute force tactics (worse). Do your firms understand and use court analytics? Regularly audit your firms’ commitments to technology.

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MyCase

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

If you want consistent client leads and conversions (without becoming blacklisted by prospects), focus on your firm’s public image. Your firm should also form a strategy for responding to negative reviews/feedback and build a proactive media relations campaign. . Determine Your Firm’s Current Reputation.

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The Process Street

MARCH 25, 2023

A proposal has a lot of different purposes, but there’s only one good way to write one: the way that pulls together all of the information in a concise and persuasive way and helps you get what you want … whether that’s a whole new software system, or just a tweak to your marketing strategy. What do they care about?

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The Process Street

JULY 30, 2021

The primary function of a business is to generate revenue, after all; if your company doesn’t have revenue, your Green initiatives are kind of a moot point. It’s only through the commitment, performance, and efforts of your employees that you can effectively adopt environmentally aware practices. Let’s get started!

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Rocket Matter

JULY 18, 2023

These days, the number one way for prospective clients to find your law firm is through an online search (and probably on a mobile device). Your firm’s website gives visitors their first impression, but it’s also so much more.

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ALPS

AUGUST 24, 2021

As a risk manager for a nationwide legal malpractice insurer, I am sure it comes as no surprise that I believe the purchase of legal malpractice insurance is a good business decision. Clearly, should a significant misstep ever occur, your client will be harmed in some fashion. 1) It is a cost-effective way to protect your assets.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 25, 2021

We asked a few practice management and technology friends to provide some favorite tips, apps or other sage advice to help you use technology to safely get the most from your summer vacation. Reid Trautz: Plan Your Vacation Using Technology. Plan your time off from work to ensure that it is quality time. Bon voyage!

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The Process Street

APRIL 1, 2021

Hazel loves writing about numerous topics and showcasing her expertise with words. If you’re looking for solutions to keep your company working smoothly and your staff healthy and well, this Process Street post has you covered. Improve your workspace. Follow Hazel on Twitter. Coping with chronic anxiety at work.

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ALPS

AUGUST 17, 2022

Trying to stay on top of all the matters of all your clients isn’t easy, particularly when everyone wants their matter completed post haste. That’s how one stays in business after all. So, while this topic isn’t about malpractice directly, it is about managing client relationships, which can impact your exposure to a claim.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 2, 2021

According to research cited in the Harvard Business Review , nine out of ten people daydream in meetings, 25% of meetings are spent discussing irrelevant issues, 50% of people find meetings to be unproductive, and 73% of employees do other work while in meetings. Practice your ABCs. Humans have been meeting since civilization began.

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The Process Street

JANUARY 22, 2021

So how can you and the rest of your team continually think of stellar ideas? The team and business benefits of ideation. Undergoing your team’s first ideation session. Each include a different set of tasks (and even settings) to help place the brain in a certain state of mind. We’re talking daily, here.

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