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Exclusive: In A First For E-Discovery, Tech Company Nextpoint Is Launching A ‘Data-Driven’ Law Firm Under Arizona’s Liberalized Ownership Rules

Above the Law - Technology

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. Learn more about Nextpoint at the LawNext Legal Technology Directory.

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Is Your Law Firm Website Bar Compliant?

Attorney at Work

If you own or operate a law firm that uses a website or actively published content on social media, it is imperative to understand the ethics rules and regulations of website usage. To ensure your full compliance, keep reading to learn about the most common law firm website rules. Bar Compliance and Law Firm Website Rules.

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Can Paralegals Give Legal Advice?

Lawmatics

A paralegal's main role is to help assist attorneys with all of the administrative tasks that it requires to keep their law firm operational. But amid all of that, are they qualified (or allowed) to give legal advice? Lawyers must earn a law degree which takes an average of three years following an undergraduate degree.

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New York Court of Appeals Confirms Attorney-Client Privilege Can Apply Without Anticipated/Pending Litigation or Client’s Affirmative Request for Legal Advice

Discovery Advocate

Key Takeaway: Under New York law, the attorney-client privilege applies to advice from counsel regarding general legal subjects, even when unsolicited and there is no anticipated litigation or pending action. The documents also include guidance on drafting parole decisions that accord with the law.

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Key Compliance Challenges That Law Firms Face — and How to Solve Them

Centerbase

Compliance is a priority for law firms. And legal software can be a key tool in helping you meet your firm’s compliance requirements. In this article, we’ll cover major compliance issues that law firms need to monitor and solutions that can reduce your risks.

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DOJ Issues Trio of Updates that Further Heighten Compliance Expectations, Particularly Involving Off-System Communications and Compensation Systems

Debevoise Data Blog

Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced several updates to its corporate enforcement policies, in significant part formalizing recent pronouncements about corporate compliance programs. This includes developing and implementing effective programs that foster a compliance-promoting culture and holding individual wrongdoers accountable.

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Law Firm Coronavirus Response Centers

Legal Expert Connections

Law firms across the country have been moving quickly to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by establishing emergency response teams. A selected list of law firm with a coronavirus response team appears below. We have helped more than 175 law firms in 39 states create and launch business development campaigns.