Legal Talk Network

AUGUST 7, 2024

In January 1972, immigration attorney Leon Wildes received a call from an old law school friend asking for his help with a deportation case involving a musician and his wife. Immigration law classes are not strictly required to practice in this field, but they can enhance your expertise and potentially improve your job prospects.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

JULY 3, 2023

Justis, powered by OpenAI’s GPT-4, was able to have a natural conversation with Greg and provide insightful perspectives on the use of generative AI in the legal industry, specifically in law firms. While many law firm leaders recognize its potential, some are unsure of how it fits into legal work or worry about risks.

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Above the Law - Technology

JULY 15, 2024

Hear how one attorney adjusted his client journey for the better. The post How Your Firm Can Automate The Work No One Wants To Do appeared first on Above the Law.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

APRIL 10, 2025

Balancing demanding workloads, navigating firm culture, and building confidence as a new attorney can be overwhelming. But success in law isnt just about skill its about resilience. Cohen is an attorney, speaker, podcaster, endurance athlete, and philanthropist. Dont miss the opportunity to hear from Jonathan register today!

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Above the Law - Technology

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Yesterday, I attended the Harvard Law AI Summit organized by the Library Innovation Lab at Harvard Law School. Even as law firms adopt AI, they are finding implementation to be a challenge. Will AI replace jobs now performed by lawyers, paralegals and law librarians? AI could be a catalyst for inequality in law.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Vanderbilt Law School recently launched an exciting new initiative called the Vanderbilt AI Legal Lab (VAILL) to explore how artificial intelligence can transform legal services and access to justice. Students will learn both practical uses of AI in law practice as well as broader policy and social implications.

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 4, 2024

overseeing well-being initiatives for more than 1,000 attorneys. His advocacy for diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) has been at the forefront of his committee involvement and contributed to his well-deserved placement on the LGBT Attorneys Under 40 list by the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association. I pursued both writing and law.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

JULY 21, 2023

When you spend your hard-earned marketing dollars on pay-per-click (PPC) advertising for your law firm, every click counts. By optimizing your PPC landing pages, you increase your law firm’s return on investment and maximize the effectiveness of your campaign. Landing Pages v.

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Martindale-Avvo

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Although often written off as pesky licensing requirements, CLE opportunities can do wonders to keep you up to speed on changes in the law. This section is typically open to attorneys in their first few years of practice. Offer to take new acquaintances to lunch to hear about their work experiences.

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Above the Law - Technology

MAY 22, 2023

Developed by Bay Area Legal Services , a nonprofit law firm in Tampa, Fla., However, Taylor Sartor , the attorney who spearheaded development of the resource, said she hopes eventually to expand FosterPower into other states, most likely through partnerships with other legal aid organizations.

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Legal Talk Network

MARCH 8, 2019

Thanks to our recent audio coverage and a related Above The Law article (hat-tip Bob Ambrogi ), I learned that the first ABA TECHSHOW took place in 1986, the same year our culture met Oprah Winfrey, had “ the need for speed ”, and was graced with the birth of Lady Gaga. Sara Agate, MPH (@sara_agate) March 2, 2019. But so what?

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Above the Law - Technology

MARCH 29, 2024

Bertha Sanchez Hayden “This site showcases the importance of investing in infrastructure to combat the justice gap,” said attorney Bertha Sanchez Hayden , who heads up Bet Tzedek’s direct services for seniors, dependent adults and caregivers. Conservatorship laws vary by state.) ” “We’ve built it.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 31, 2022

Attorney Noble McIntyre shares best practices for rolling out the welcome mat for new clients. First, tips for law firm telephone etiquette. Once someone contacts your law firm, everything — from the receptionist’s demeanor to the conference room decor — can affect whether that person will sign on as a client.

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Martindale-Avvo

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It seems like every other week we’re hearing about another celebrity divorce. And maybe, considering some of the outcomes that we hear about, they can provide guidance about what and what not to do in a divorce situation. If you have a family law issue or would like me to speak about legal issues, you can connect with Ms.

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3 Geeks and a Law Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Rigorous security and confidentiality controls provide the trust needed to gain adoption at top law firms. According to Schafer, attorneys now exhibit much greater openness to tailored AI tools that enhance productivity versus disrupting their workflows entirely. So but I hear we have another Schwartz.

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 4, 2022

Perhaps the most striking statistic is that 25% of the survey’s respondents reported that their law firm had been breached at some time. Clearly, law firms are an attractive target for cybercriminals — with a plethora of data about so many people and businesses, law firms are a one-stop-shop for harvesting a wealth of information.

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Justia Legal Marketing & Technology blog

APRIL 26, 2023

As we enter the spring and summer months, you may be considering refreshing your law firm website for the second half of the year. Your website is often the first point of contact between your law firm and new clients, the general public, and even other lawyers! Your law firm’s future clients are no exception.

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Lawyerist

MARCH 28, 2025

Engaging, client-focused content means your law firm website goes beyond being an impressive business card. link] Characteristics of Client-Focused Content Great content amplifies a professional design and strong branding to give would-be clients a sense of the attorney or firm’s mission and feel like they are a fit for your needs.

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 26, 2019

Topics included everything from opinion vs. fact based journalism and the ethics of using contract attorneys to freedom of speech and the national debt. They discuss working with large companies, disruption across industries, and why organizations like Keller Williams seek attorneys who can keep up with the fast pace of innovation.

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Legal Talk Network

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

We also learned about the new member benefits as well as the ABA’s work to advance the rule of law and help people in distress around the country. This year’s meeting featured over 600 CLE programs including the CLE in the City series, which were CLEs held at the most prestigious law firms in San Francisco.

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Clio

OCTOBER 29, 2024

While technology plays a central role in shaping the future of law, true justice can only be achieved through human connection. AI in the legal arena Judge Pratt also touched on one of the biggest shifts in law: the rise of artificial intelligence. Reimagining the client experience In law, the stakes are high. Her message?

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Legal Talk Network

JUNE 27, 2024

Most individuals attend law school with the intention of pursuing a career in Big Law or a traditional legal role, not exploring alternative career paths or unlikely legal positions. Jerome Crawford, a prime example, never intended to become a cannabis attorney. To listen to the full episode, click on the following.

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Brett Trout

APRIL 10, 2025

Brett Trout When people hear the word patent, they often assume its a uniform stamp of protectionsomething rigid, standardized, and identical no matter who files it. In fact,no two patent attorneys would draft the same patent for the same invention. In fact,no two patent attorneys would draft the same patent for the same invention.

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Above the Law - Technology

MAY 30, 2023

In a first for an e-discovery technology company, Chicago-based Nextpoint is launching an Arizona law firm June 1 under that state’s liberalized law practice rules that allow non-lawyers to own law practices. ” Leading the firm as managing partner is Andrew R. The firm will officially open its doors on June 1.

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Legal Talk Network

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Their backstay of tuned-up educational programming was designed to help practitioners run leaner more profitable law firms. This year’s conference featured five tracks to choose from (Legal Technology, Business of Law, Industry Workshops, Clio University, and Clio University Workshops). Clio Cloud 2019: Legal Trends Retort Game Show!

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Let attorneys be attorneys and leave the admin work to those who get paid to get it done. Small Law Firms” report from Thomson Reuters , the proportion of lawyers’ time spent practicing law has dropped to a new low of only 56%, barely half of their time. In fact, I imagine they have no idea how busy attorneys are either.

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Above the Law - Technology

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Traction: We are adding about 25 people a day as registrants, having fully launched in late October 2023, and have begun demos with attorneys. AltFee Elevator Pitch: AltFee revolutionizes law firm pricing by offering a foundation for alternative fee structures. Another example is our Directory of Alternative Fee Providing Law Firms.

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Legal Talk Network

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Legal writing projects, encompassing legal briefs, motions, and closing arguments, are often the backbone of a law firm’s workload. To learn more about the biggest mistakes lawyers make and hear the easiest strategies you can start implementing today to improve your legal writing, play the podcast episode below.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 4, 2022

When you started your law firm, it was probably just you — and maybe a paralegal or assistant. I see it time and time again: The more law firms grow, the less profitable they become. I love this theory, but the question I always hear is, “Brooke, what is reasonable for me to make? Our goal is to have these attorneys at 3x.

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Clio

MAY 30, 2024

Knowing what a motion hearing is and how to handle it is crucial for any lawyer. These hearings are where attorneys argue specific requests before a judge, and the outcomes can greatly influence a case. In this post, we dive into why these hearings matter and what lawyers need to know to navigate them successfully.

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Clio

JANUARY 17, 2024

As a lawyer, you have a lot of choices when it comes to law blogs. Below, you’ll find the best law blogs to read in 2024, covering multiple practice areas and topics of interest. Legaltech solutions help law firms and solo attorneys optimize everything from case updates and client management to legal billing and payments.

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Above the Law - Technology

JULY 10, 2023

Since launching to the legal market in 2021, the matter management platform Dashboard Legal has built a loyal following among law firm associates, who find it a superior alternative to updating and circulating checklists in Microsoft Word or Excel, says founder and CEO Mat Rotenberg. The user can see all tasks across all matters.

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lennyesq

DECEMBER 6, 2024

The New York State Education Department Office of Special Education (OSE) has posted the May 2024 Procedural Safeguards Notice in 5 additional languages (Italian, Korean, Polish, Somali, andYiddish), for a total of 15 languages, consistent with the New York State Language Access Law.

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Legal Talk Network

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Your new law practice can be just about anything you want it to be, but the freedom it promises could feel encumbered by the weight of innumerable questions. You know you want a healthy law firm where you can thrive and practice law your own way. How do you get a new business off the ground? How will you find clients?

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 21, 2025

Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firms Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, theres never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. Get free e-book Is your law firm struggling to keep up with repetitive document creation?

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LawSites

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Obsidian Dynamics Transcript of Discovery Hearing Before Honorable Judith Hand, Magistrate Judge Appearances : On behalf of Plaintiff Genesis Technology Sarah Lovington Savath, Saine and Soore, LLP On behalf of Defendant Obsidian Dynamics Jeremy Putkin Mirkland and Mellis, LLP — The Court : Ms. Lovington and I don’t need to hear it from you.

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Clio

OCTOBER 29, 2024

This is why legal docketing is top priority for any law firm that wants to succeed and avoid malpractice claims. It involves entering key dates, like hearings, filing deadlines, and other events, into a centralized system to ensure that they are not missed. Ready to streamline your legal docketing process? How does docketing work?

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