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In Case of ‘Real Lawyers Against A Robot Lawyer,’ Federal Court Dismisses Law Firm’s Suit Against DoNotPay for Unauthorized Law Practice

Above the Law - Technology

“While the complaint asserts that DNP has provided poor customer service at times, leading to adverse legal consequences for DNP’s customers, the complaint fails to cite any instance where DNP’s failures were imputed to MK specifically or lawyers generally.” District Chief Judge Nancy Rosenstengel.

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When a Copyright Owner Gets Only a $1,000 Judgment in Federal Court, They’re the Real Losers–McDermott v. KMC

Eric Goldman

Matthew McDermott is a freelance photographer. The New York Post hired him to take photos of NYC police commissioner Keechant Sewell , paying him a day rate of $470. McDermott kept the copyright to those photo and granted NY Post a license. The New York Post story. The court runs through multiple considerations: Defendant’s state of mind. .

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The Clock is Ticking: How to Miss Fewer Court Deadlines

Attorney at Work

After one of the clients notified him of the dismissal, the alarmed attorney filed a motion to reconsider and reinstate the case, attributing his failure to respond in a timely manner to “new filtering rules in his email inbox,” which moved the dismissal order to his junk mail folder. Causes of Missed Deadlines.

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IOLTA 101: Tips for Solo and Small Firm Lawyers

Attorney at Work

The Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Account, commonly called IOLTA, is one of the most valuable tools for expanding legal representation to appear in recent decades. Fortunately, there are multiple solutions for attorneys who want to maximize the opportunities and advantages of IOLTA without adding to their workload.

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Law Firm Client Communication: Best Practices and Strategies

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An attorney’s reputation can improve based on their success or failure in communicating with clients. Attorneys deal with legal problems, but for their clients, it is a new situation and likely causes anxiety. When you meet with your client, pose questions, be patient, and listen to what they say.

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Social Security Disability Claims: Process and Practice

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Consultants should explain to the attorneys that, at this stage, they have to wait for several levels, even several months, while the SSA reconsiders the case. Social Security Disability (SSD) claims are a lifeline for individuals who can no longer work due to medical conditions. That’s why it’s crucial to hire an experienced lawyer.

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Five Reasons Lawyers Avoid Retirement

Attorney at Work

Failure to succession plan. According to the 2021 ABA Profile of the Legal Profession , the COVID-19 pandemic prompted one-third of senior lawyers to change retirement plans — but that doesn’t mean they decided to retire. Instead, 53% of those lawyers decided to push the pause button. The mere mention of the change causes discomfort.

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