CourtTechBulletin
JULY 15, 2020
Some news came in from several courts. It is reported that Zoom web conferencing proceedings are being interrupted because the courts are publicly posting the time, link, and passwords on their websites. Stop it! We apply security in the physical courthouse. It should be the same in cyberspace. First, instead of openly posting the Zoom information, one can have a request system to attend the conference.
Paralegal Bootcamp
JULY 24, 2020
Fast-Track Friday Tip. For this Fast-Track Friday tip, let’s look at one principle of project management that you can easily apply to any of your paralegal projects. It is the concept of TRIPLE CONSTRAINTS, also known as the project management triangle. First, let’s start with the definition of project management. According to the leading authority on project management, the Project Management Institute, project management is. the application of knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to proje
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Paralegal.edu
JULY 30, 2020
At some point in their career, every working professional has made a mistake that shined the performance spotlight on them front and center. Typical mistakes made by new - and experienced - paralegals include misfiling documents, missing deadlines due to poor calendaring practices, failing to proofread for typos, inaccurately recording billable time, and coming to client meetings unprepared.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
JULY 28, 2020
With work from home/remote work in full swing, employees may be pleasantly surprised by how productive they can be outside of the office. Meanwhile, law firm managers, who are used to hav ing butts in seats in leased office spaces, wonder what to do next. Like many thing s that have happened over the past several months, the rise of the distributed law firm model has come as a surprise to many attorneys, most of whom are still adjusting to the ripple effects.
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The Estrin Report
JULY 11, 2020
Today is my birthday. It’s one of those Big-O numbers. It's the kind where AARP tracks you down. I don’t mind, really. I feel more confident than ever – nothing much shakes me up too much anymore. With things the way they are in this upside- down world, the day has caused me to review my current situation: My business, legal staffing, is the third largest industry to be hit next to hospitality and retail.
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CourtTechBulletin
JULY 24, 2020
In June 2020 Los Angeles Superior Court announced the “LACourtConnect” program to facilitate web/video/audio appearance. It is among many efforts to enable remote court access. But there is more about this that is important that I will discuss below. Read more ».
MyLegalAssistants
JULY 10, 2020
What is a Summary Dissolution (AKA: “Express Divorce”)? A Summary Dissolution, also known as the “Express Divorce” is the most cost-effective way to get divorced as long as you and your spouse meet the below requirements. Unlike the typical divorce process, which tends to be more complicated and could cost you thousands of dollars, the “Express Divorce” requires less paperwork and there is only a one-time filing fee with the Court.
Trademark & Copyright Law
JULY 9, 2020
On June 30, amidst the traditional flurry of end-of-term opinions, the Supreme Court issued its decision in the first case to have been argued before it via teleconference, United States Patent and Trademark Office et al. v. Booking.com B.V. In addition to making history in the remote-work era, this case caught the attention of trademark lawyers and some mainstream media ; after all, it concerns a relatively well-known brand and the intriguing question of genericness.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
JULY 11, 2020
We are l i ving through unprecedented times, for sure. There are multi-fronted crises overtaking the American landscape, including those related to reopening of cultural institutions and business, like law firms. Of course, the issue of reopening, and the speed with which it occurs, have become deeply personal questions. Just because your law firm office can be open, you need to decide whether it should be, to what extent it will be, and what you will require of your employees in that context.
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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.
The Estrin Report
JULY 20, 2020
Join us for this all important free webinar: "How to Create a Powerful LinkedIn Profile." This dynamic webinar shows you the secrets, tips and tricks to stand out from the competition and gives you a tremendous opportunity to attract potential employers, get promotions, speaking gigs, articles and more. July 23rd. 11:30 Pacific/1:30 Central/2:30 EST Over 2,500 people have signed up for our career path webinar series in the past 4 months.
A People's Choice
JULY 30, 2020
Usually, the probate process utilizes a decedent's will to determine how the estate will be divided. However, when a will is missing, incomplete, or invalid, the court follows the California Intestate Succession Laws instead. Read on to learn more about how these laws work and how you can complete the process process without an attorney, even if you're missing a will!
CourtTechBulletin
JULY 31, 2020
The Covid-19 Pandemic has been an opportunity to re-examine how courts and legal business is done. We have written many articles about new ideas and experiments in recent months. Now it is time to think long-term about courthouses themselves as they are the second biggest expense after the judges and staff? Let’s begin: Read more ».
SCOCAblog
JULY 24, 2020
Overview In Palo Alto, a man named Kevin Creaven recently published a notice of intent to begin gathering signatures to qualify a local ballot measure titled “The Wealth Tax Initiative.” The proposed measure would “levy a 2% wealth tax on net worth above $50 million, and a 3% wealth tax on net worth above $1 billion dollars; the revenue will be used to provide every permanent resident of [Palo Alto] a one-time payment of $2,500.
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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.
NewYorkCourtWatcher
JULY 6, 2020
More Aftermath of Scalia's Dreadful Oregon v. Smith Opinion Last week, in Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany v. Vullo, a New York appellate court rejected religious objections to paying for abortion coverage. The state's Appellate Division, Third Department, voted unanimously to deny the Albany Catholic Diocese, as well as other religious groups, an exemption from New York's.
NCBA Law Practice Management Blog
JULY 8, 2020
Legal consumer habits are shifting under the feet of attorneys ; and , law firms, rooted in tradition, are feeling the pressure to reduce prices and overhead, while increasing service. Part of this legal consumer revolution involves the rise of DIY clients, who want to do more, without the involvement of lawyers, because they’re cost-sensitive. Law firms responding to these pressure points are doing so in a number of ways.
The Estrin Report
JULY 20, 2020
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A People's Choice
JULY 31, 2020
As a single parent, it's important to plan for the worst to ensure your children's protection in case of an emergency. For example, a power of attorney can appoint a trusted friend or family member to handle your finances. Plus, you may want to choose a guardian for your children in the case of your incapacitation or untimely death. Read on for more tips on making these important decisions.
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CourtTechBulletin
JULY 9, 2020
Assateague Island Wild Ponies We have news about a report on protection order repositories, a drive-up clerk’s office that protects uses and staff, comments on impediments in the application of court and legal technology, the HiiL Charging for Justice report, the NIEM 5.1 beta standard announcement, AI closed captioning systems compared, and fun Zoom and Teams web video meeting backgrounds.
Cenza
JULY 8, 2020
What are legacy contracts? Legacy contracts are legally binding agreements that are either active or have matured. Sometimes, these contracts can be decades old, making them hard to find or process. While technology has made life easier in terms of actually preparing and navigating contracts, the use of too many tools can often add layers of complexity to fairly straightforward tasks.
The Legal Ease
JULY 23, 2020
In this week that NY law grads were originally scheduled to be taking the bar exam, the New York State Court of Appeals (the highest court in the state) has announced a revision of its rules to temporarily authorize qualifying graduates of ABA-accredited law schools to practice law in New York under supervision pending their admission to the bar. Supervising attorneys must be admitted to practice in New York for at least three years and must be in good standing.
Legal Research is Easy
JULY 22, 2020
Have you ever had the opportunity to rub something in someone else's face? Like, you tell your kid not to put their hand in an open flame and off to the emergency room you had to go because kid didn't listen? Maybe it was the time you told a buddy that not paying taxes would result in the IRS come knocking on their door and they get audited 5 years running?
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CaseFleet
JULY 8, 2020
Podcasts have become a ubiquitous part of our lives, with people around the world regularly listening to shows from their favorite entertainers as soon as the newest episode is released. One topic that has proven to be particularly popular among listeners is true crime. Some of the most popular true-crime podcasts have amassed huge fanbases of people who are enthralled by stories of real-life murder and mayhem and want to know every little detail, even the gory ones (and there are plenty of thos
A People's Choice
JULY 24, 2020
Thinking about creating a living trust? In this article, we outline the three easy steps to setting up a living trust with A People's Choice. Plus, find out if a living trust is right for you! To read the complete article, please click on the link How to Create a Living Trust This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents - Without the Lawyers.
Vanguard
JULY 7, 2020
Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Even before the COVID pandemic struck, Global Workplace Analytics, a research-based consulting organization, predicted that 25 to 30 percent of the U.S. workforce w ould be working from home multiple days a week by the end of 2021. . That trend could be —and already has been— especially disruptive to the legal industry, where in-person meetings have long been considered vital to the attorney-client relationship.
Nolo's Blog
JULY 27, 2020
In 2016, Wells Fargo employees created roughly 3.5 million fake accounts to receive sales-based incentives. In 2018, a computing miscalculation caused hundreds of Wells Fargo customers to miss out on loan modifications and, perhaps, ultimately lose their homes to foreclosure. Now, Wells Fargo mortgage customers in at least 14 states have reported that they were inappropriately placed in CARES Act forbearances.
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