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With Court Authorization, Litigators Discover Remote Depositions

LawTechnologyToday

Laurie Berg, a court reporter in New Hampshire, reminded me that in 2014 she received certification for a new software program for introducing exhibits electronically. She used it for the first time on April 1, 2020 when taking a remote deposition over Zoom. For the foreseeable future, it’s the way we work now.

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Five Questionable Legal Billing Practices That Are Increasing During the Pandemic

LawTechnologyToday

Working from home poses challenges across the board, including an increase in certain overcharges that can show up on a client’s legal bill. Here are five suspect billing practices that have been on the rise with attorneys working from home: Failure to Delegate. Excessive Time.

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Digital Recording? Fine, but I still need a transcript

The Record Xchange

I once had a federal judge explain to me, in detail and with great conviction, that digital recording would never be adopted as an acceptable court reporting method. Since getting a transcript from a recording was difficult, time-consuming, error-prone and expensive, the method would never work. How Transcription Works.

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10 WFH Paralegal Technology Tools

Paralegal Bootcamp

Many paralegals have now migrated to the work-from-home status permanently or part-time. Many paralegals have also experienced “burnout” due to the pressures of the times while lacking some tools to sustain productivity and efficiency in our newly set up home offices. 1] [link] – discontinued in all courts.

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Lookback 2020: The Biggest Takeaways for Attorneys

MyCase

Unforeseen events limited the access to physical offices, closed state and federal courts for an indeterminate period, and accelerated the adoption of virtual processes in lieu of in-person interaction. Obviously, if you’re working from home or working remotely, you need something to kind of help you out there.

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Opportunity in Crisis: Innovative Ways Law Firms Are Stepping Up Client Relationships

Attorney at Work

Law Firm Innovation: Accessing patent data, tackling the changing court schedules and following judicial deadline extensions are just a few variables that businesses and lawyers are handling during the global pandemic. Clients appreciate knowing that their outside counsel will guide them through even the most challenging times.”.

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5 Billing Best Practices From Top-Performing MyCase Customers – Webinar Recap

MyCase

So, I know all of us have had our working environments change over the past year and a half. So, I’d love to know, do you prefer working from home? Or do you prefer working from the office and why? Cathleen Swallow: All right, as we’re getting ready here, why don’t we answer a fun question.