April, 2020

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Are You Willing to Die for Your Firm?

The Estrin Report

Is your firm asking you to periodically go to the office? Among the many and varied serious situations brought about by the Covid-19 world crisis, are the growing number of employees asked by their firm’s partners to periodically and physically go to the office. I have heard from numerous legal professionals that they are expected to show up at the firm on a regular basis in order to gather the mail, deposit checks and more.

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Sign of the Times: eSignatures Offer Law Firms Flexibility

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Law firms that require paper-based signatures are committed to in-person meetings ; b ut, th ose may not always be feasible. In some cases, the decision is out of the lawyers’ hands, for example: during a personal, national or global disaster. Of course, there are ot her reasons why your law firm may want to utilize esignatures. Not requiring a physical signature likely means that you can add new clients faster , because you won’t have to set up an on-person meeting to do it.

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Types of Guardianship for Minors in California

A People's Choice

When establishing guardianship for minors in California, it is important to understand the different options available and how each affects the legal rights of all parties. Read on to learn more about informal and legal guardianship, how to obtain each, and how A People's Choice can help. To read the complete article, please click on the link Types of Guardianship for Minors in California This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents - Without the Lawyers.

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FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS, THE MOST DANGEROUS PLACE IN THE WORLD IS THEIR OWN HOME

MyLegalAssistants

In the time of the coronavirus, being quarantined with an abusive partner poses greater risks. Fortunately, the San Diego Superior Court (including Vista Courthouse) remains open for Domestic Violence cases. If you or anyone you know needs a restraining order, call our office at (760)500-5355 to inquire more information. Victims ordinarily wait to be by themselves before they seek help.

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Recipe for a Failed CLM Implementation

Selecting and implementing CLM technology can be daunting, leading to underutilization or abandonment. Factors like provider differentiation, inadequate planning, and lack of user training contribute to these failures. Recognizing these pitfalls is crucial for successful adoption, ensuring organizations harness the full potential of CLM for streamlined contract management.

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Filing a New Family Law Case During the Judicial Emergency in Virginia

Livesay&Myers

In response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, on March 16, 2020 the Supreme Court of Virginia entered an order declaring a judicial emergency in Virginia. The initial judicial emergency order declared the judicial emergency through April 6, 2020, but the Supreme Court subsequently entered two additional judicial emergency orders, each time extending the emergency period by an additional 21 days.

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Do you have a Plan B that rocks? How to protect your career in the Covid19 era.

The Estrin Report

It is incumbent upon you to be flexible. I have had candidates whose jobs are in peril and insist on making a lateral move or improve upon their salaries. One candidate told me he would definitely not move for "less than $100,000, work remotely several days a month and match his vacation of six weeks." Right. Clearly, the message was not filtering up to the penthouse.

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What Meeting Means Now: Video Conferencing Is An Essential Law Firm Technology

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

As ‘social distancing’ has now become part of the American lexicon, it will never be ‘business as usual’ again for law firms. Everything you did in-perso n before, you now need to be able to do virtually, as well. Since law firms have thrived on traditional business models, built on handshakes and in-person meetings, that can be a difficult conversion; but, it’s not impossible.

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How to Modify Child Custody in California

A People's Choice

Sometimes circumstances such as life changes or a parent's actions call for a change to child custody and visitation orders. However, parents must follow a specific process to request the court makes these changes. Therefore, using a legal document assistant can help ensure the correct documentation is prepared and filed correctly. To read the complete article, please click on the link How to Modify Child Custody in California This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents

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DID YOU LOSE YOUR JOB DUE TO THE COVID-19?

MyLegalAssistants

What if I can no longer afford to pay child support or spousal support? . If your ability and opportunity to earn has been affected by the COVID-19, without a doubt, it will have an impact on the amount of support you pay or receive. If this is your case, we can run a support calculation to come up with the new child and spousal support amount. Once both parties are on the same page, we can draft a temporary agreement for the new support amount and we can make it effective immediately; this way

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Contract Lifecycle Management: A Business Enabler Exploring On-Ground Challenges

CLM tools have always strived to push contract management into the digital age for almost 30 years. But the complexities of digitising a legal document are numerous. The current scenarios in business development have shown that having a fully automated CLM has become a mandate for every law firm and in-house legal department. To determine if you need a CLM system, it's essential to clearly identify the on-ground business challenges you aim to solve.

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Understanding and Managing Force Majeure Risk Resulting from COVID-19

Cenza

In the last few weeks, as companies around the world have struggled to adapt to the dramatic changes brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, one of the significant legal issues receiving attention is the potential application of force majeure (FM) provisions in legal contracts. Often overlooked as boilerplate of no consequence in the ordinary course of business, suddenly these FM clauses have emerged front and center because of their potential applicability in limiting performance obligations u

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During COVID, Telecom Attorneys Dial in Fraud and Higher Phone Sales

Vanguard

Thursday, April 30, 2020. Whether for emergencies, business or out of boredom, people are spending a lot more time on the phone these days. In fact, Verizon CEO Hans Vestburg told CNBC in late March call volumes are eclipsing New Year’s Eve and Mother’s Day combined—every day. Not only was the company handling 800 million calls and 9 billion texts daily, the calls were 33 percent longer than average.

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How I Spent My Covid Staycation

The Estrin Report

It's amazing what we can do without. This Covid-19 horrible situation is bringing a lot of things home. Boy, looking back on it, I realize how spoiled I was by taking a lot of things for granted. Take, for example, the fact that you can't get your hair dyed. Now, it's true I'm not exactly going anywhere where people can see me but hey, I still want to be well groomed.

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Real Estate Development: How the Landscape of SEO Has Changed

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Law firms, especially big law firms, tend to rely on SEO to market their practices online.? The age-old question is: how do I get to Page One on Google?? The new problem is that Page One of Google is changing. Leveraging search results has always been more of an art than a science; and, the picture is shifting again.? Google's algorithms and search results pages get tweaked from time to time, and it pays to monitor trends, which develop over time.?

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California Civil Discovery Act Undergoes Significant Overhaul

Short article looking at the new CCP 2016.

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Free Five-Step Estate Planning Checklist

A People's Choice

Estate planning is imperative for anyone looking to ensure the well-being of their family members after their death. In fact, we always recommend that our clients create an estate plan. Therefore, in order to help out with this daunting process, we've created a free checklist for your reference. Read on to learn how to use it! To read the complete article, please click on the link Free Five-Step Estate Planning Checklist This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents - With

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Four Tips for Managing a Remote Team

The Paralegal

Working remotely is becoming increasingly popular. Why shouldn’t it? Remote work benefits both the company and the employee. The employee is able to work in a much less rigid environment and not waste time commuting back and forth allowing, or aiding, in a better work/life balance (note that I’m not a fan of that saying … Continue reading Four Tips for Managing a Remote Team.

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10 Tips for Domestic Violence Victims in Virginia During COVID-19

Livesay&Myers

Your thoughts race as your heartbeat echoes in your throat. You feel like you have been walking on eggshells. Your partner had a short temper before the COVID-19 crisis, and now that you are both at home without being able to escape to the office, run daily errands, socialize with friends, family, or even your chatty neighbor, everything seems to set him or her ‘off’.

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SCOTUS Willfully Unfastens Infringer’s Profits From Its Mental State

Trademark & Copyright Law

Yesterday, the Supreme Court decided a trademark damages question that has long divided courts across the country. For decades, a trademark owner’s chances of recovering an infringer’s profits in litigation varied depending on where the case was pending. The Lanham Act allows an award of an infringer’s profits “ subject to the principles of equity ” – but what does that mean?

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Dangers of Digital "Reporting": Legal Risks and Unreliable Transcripts

In the world of legal proceedings, the choice between a certified stenographer and digital "reporting" holds significant implications. Certified stenographers go through rigorous training and testing and stand as the gold standard for accuracy in capturing every word. Their expertise ensures a reliable record, a crucial foundation for legal cases.

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The Estrin Report - Untitled Article

The Estrin Report

Join us for a dynamic webinar: Nice Girls Don't Speak Up or Stand Out. Our speaker, Dr. Lois Frankel, is a best-selling author and noted speaker. This highly important webinar covers 7 communication techniques you need to know now. May 1st 10am Pacific/12:00 Central/1pm Eastern. Register now. It's free. [link].

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Product Placement: How to Use Document Automation to Develop an Additional Revenue Stream

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Most lawyers view document automation as a time-saving device.? And, that's true: the efficiency wrought by document automation allows law firms to take on more work, and to make more money.? But, in the modern context, it may be that law firms are still underutilizing document automation. As law firms seek to revise their payment structures in order to appeal to modern clients, some are opting to sell products, rather than (or more likely, in addition to), services.?

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How to Modify Custody and Support in California

A People's Choice

When you modify custody orders in California due to a change in personal circumstances, the amount of child support each parent must pay changes as well. Read on to learn how modifying child custody affects support payments, and how A People's Choice can help with the court hearing and required documentation. To read the complete article, please click on the link How to Modify Custody and Support in California This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents - Without the Law

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Five Tips to Help You Survive Working From Home During this Time of COVID-19

The Paralegal

These are some strange and stressful times. Not only are we dealing with a lot of change in our personal lives but also with our work schedules. There’s been a whole lot of adjusting being done. Some of us find ourselves back to an old way of working… If you recall, I used to work … Continue reading Five Tips to Help You Survive Working From Home During this Time of COVID-19.

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Optimizing Contract Management and Enhancing Team Collaboration: Insights from a Legal Operations Perspective

Speaker: Adina Marta Newman

Learn about a world of effective contract management and seamless teamwork across departments in this upcoming webinar from Cobblestone Software. You'll discover practical strategies and tips that legal professionals can use to streamline contract processes and enhance collaboration, making significant impact across legal and corporate departments. Join us as we show how you can supercharge contract processes, improve team communication, and take your contributions to the next level.

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L&M Congratulates 2020 Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

Livesay&Myers

Livesay & Myers, P.C. proudly announces that 13 of our attorneys have been named 2020 Super Lawyers or Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.

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Legal Research Finally Demystified.

The Researching Paralegal

Legal Research Demystified, by Eric Voight, Professor of Legal Research and Writing, Faulkner University. [link] (table of contents and a sample chapter). I have a new favorite legal research textbook and reference guide for law and paralegal students — Legal Research Demystified. In my opinion, it offers a fresh approach to finding and understanding the law.

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Network and Learn for Charity with Rocket Aid 2020

The Legal Ease

I'll be participating in this week's two-day virtual conference, Rocket Aid. Rocket Aid is a charitable virtual conference being held later this week - Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17, 2020. The conference takes place over two days, and you can attend all or part of the conference for only $25, the proceeds of which will go to three charities helping those affected by COVID-19.

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Researching Legal Research: There’s a Handy Dandy Tool You Might Not Know About

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Legal research options abound, more so than ever before. This is in line with the general proliferation of law firm technology, buoyed by the rapid advancement of cloud technology for use in business. But, with legal research, the challenge of finding the right products at the right rate structure is particularly important, because legal research is still a high - number budget line item for law firms.

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Visibility Into the Strategy & Supporting Documents of Major US Law Firms

Law Firm Intelligence by Trellis aggregates state trial court data across the Trellis platform enabling users to: look up a particular metric related to a specific law firm (such as, how many cases a law firm had or has against another law firm), and see the actual dockets and documents supporting the metric. Trellis data is maximized in a revolutionary and unique way to provide users an exclusive look into a law firm litigating in state trial courts.