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Arrear View Mirror: How to Collect More Money in Your Law Firm

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Law firms usually collect money in arrears, ie – we’ve done the work, now kindly pay us. And, it can be done in a law firm. To get started, visit Red Cave's NCBA landing page , and start running your law practice like a business. Most often, that payment is collected via a standard invoicing process.

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Arizona Supreme Court determines abortion law from 1864 is enforceable

JURIST

Arizona’s Supreme Court found on Tuesday that a 159-year-old law banning abortion is enforceable following the US Supreme Court’s 2022 decision to overturn abortion rights case Roe v Wade, sending a 52-year-old case back to trial court. But despite the injunction, Arizona lawmakers never repealed the law, so it remained on the books.

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Thousands march in Poland against attempt to liberalize abortion law

JURIST

Thousands of people protested in Poland on Sunday against an attempt by the Sejm, the lower house of the Polish legislature, to further advance parliamentary works that would amend the strict abortion law currently in power. The post Thousands march in Poland against attempt to liberalize abortion law appeared first on JURIST - News.

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New York appeals court finds law granting non-citizens voting rights is unconstitutional

JURIST

A New York appeals court ruled that a New York City law granting non-citizens the power to vote was unconstitutional. It was estimated that the law would allow more than 800,000 non-citizens the ability to vote in New York City local elections, prior to the court’s Wednesday ruling. The municipal legislation, Int.

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Personal Injury Law Firm Paralegal Toolkit

Paralegals are essential to Personal Injury law firms; they are the backbone, the glue that holds things together, whether for a solo practitioner or a large firm with many attorneys.

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Advocacy groups file lawsuit to block Alabama law criminalizing absentee voting assistance

JURIST

SB 1, signed into law last month, criminalizes requests or collections of absentee ballots for someone other than close relatives. The suit’s plaintiffs include several civil rights organizations, the ACLU, the Southern Poverty Law Center, and Alabama-based advocacy groups.

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Malaysia federal court declares Kelantan state Shariah laws unconstitutional

JURIST

The Malaysian federal court declared several Kelantan state Sharia laws to be unconstitutional in a judgement on Friday. ” The court found in its ruling that the state has no power to enact Islamic laws regarding such offences as they are under federal law. The court’s judgement is yet to be published.

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10 Must-Have Features of Plaintiff Personal Injury Case Management Software

In 2022, there are dozens of case management software options for law firms to choose from. Plaintiff personal injury law firms need a specific set of features and tools that don’t necessarily apply to other practice areas. But the truth is: not all legal software is created equal.

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You Deserve a Better Personal Injury Case Management Software

Discover the difference a legal software exclusively tailored for personal injury law can make. Personal injury law firms who attend a demo of CloudLex will qualify for a special Paralegal Brief discount and pricing. Consolidate your entire team’s work in a central location to implement any feedback and updates about the firm's cases.

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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.

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Getting Automated: An End-to-End Guide to Law Firm Automation

But law firms often don't use automation to its full potential. In our experience, the typical law firm only takes advantage of 10% to 20% of its legal software's capabilities, which is understandable— you're an attorney, not a technologist. This free guide includes: What law firm automation is — and what it isn't. And more.

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Legal Software Buyer's Guide for Personal Injury Law Firms

Paralegals are the nucleus of Personal Injury law firms. Download this free guide and learn about: Why you need a software built specifically for personal injury law. You are the nerve center of the entire practice, with the most diverse responsibilities. The most important features to look for in a legal software. Much more!

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The Law Firm Billing Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Automated Billing

Traditional billing practices can leave paralegals and many staff at law firms spending countless hours manually creating and sending invoices, tracking billable hours, and processing paper checks. From the basics down to the intricacies of legal accounting, learn how to effectively gain control of your law firm's.

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Become a NALA Certified Paralegal!

Becoming a CP means you have successfully passed a rigorous exam based on federal law and procedures. The NALA Certified Paralegal (CP) credential is key to respect and opportunity throughout the legal profession. Earning this credential is with a career-long commitment.

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Top 3 Data Privacy Challenges for Contract Compliance in 2022

The data privacy regulatory landscape is quickly becoming hyper-fragmented with dozens of new, updated, or proposed laws. Outdated compliance practices expose businesses to legal landmines that damage reputations and cost millions of dollars. Contract intelligence can help.