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Ethical Considerations for Flat Fee Billing

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see “classic retainer” vs. “advance payment retainer” vs. “security retainer” in Illinois ), but in general, a lawyer is required to deposit flat fees and expenses paid into a client trust account in advance for representation. The post Ethical Considerations for Flat Fee Billing appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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How Do Lawyers Plan for Retirement?

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According to Law.com , attorney retirement in New York is “remarkably complex” with “variations of ‘retire’… used in different contexts.” Some law firms have policies that require attorneys to retire by a certain age—usually between 65 and 70. Obtain client permission to submit a withdrawal as attorney of record if needed.

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July 2017 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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Trade Groups Released and Trial Date Set in Young People’s Climate Lawsuit in Oregon Federal Court; United States Asked Ninth Circuit to Stay Proceedings. District Court for District of Oregon , No. Oregon Federal Court Dismissed Challenge to Bull Trout Recovery Plan. Klee , Nos. 16-2946 & 16-2949 (2d Cir. June 28, 2017).

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Voting Is Open! Pick the 15 Finalists to Compete At Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2024 in February

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Traction: We are adding about 25 people a day as registrants, having fully launched in late October 2023, and have begun demos with attorneys. Altumatim Elevator Pitch: Altumatim is the story-based eDiscovery platform that fully automates document review and finds the most important evidence by learning the story the attorney wants to tell.

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May 2021 Updates to the Climate Case Charts

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The City sought injunctive relief, civil penalties ($350 for each violation or $500 for each knowing violation), and attorney fees and costs. On April 15, Minnesota filed a motion for costs and expenses, including attorney fees, incurred as a result of defendants’ “improper removal.” City of New York v. Exxon Mobil Corp. , Minnesota v.

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