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Utah Sandbox OKs Two Programs Enabling Non-Lawyers To Give Legal Advice On Medical Debt

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These are only the second and third non-profit projects to be approved to participate in the sandbox and the first in the nation to empower non-lawyers go give limited-scope legal advice about medical debt, according to Stacy Butler , director of the Innovation for Justice Program at the University of Arizona James E.

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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

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Atlanta Legal Aid Society will use a $267,374 grant to enhance its intake and client interview systems to allow staff and volunteers to conduct centralized intake, screening and legal advice for family law applicants.

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What are the Steps in the Intake Process?

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An efficient intake process is critical to ensure that a law firm can effectively evaluate potential cases, provide appropriate legal advice, and ultimately provide solid legal representation. The intake phase is the first step that potential clients take. A security risk. A bad client experience. first appeared on Lawmatics.

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What Does a Legal Marketer Do?

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Paralegals who are proficient at client communication and experienced in working with the law typically have a firm grasp of what clients look for when seeking legal advice and can use that knowledge to help guide marketing efforts. Draft correspondence, track deadlines, and maintain contract files.

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Time to Vote! Pick the 15 Finalists to Compete At Startup Alley at ABA TECHSHOW 2023

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With one click, lawyers can securely send files to a shared exhibit portal where all participants are updated instantly. In the background, the system marks the exhibits, appropriately updates filenames, applies electronic stamps, and organizes your files. Easily export the summary to MS Word for the case file.

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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

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Atlanta Legal Aid Society will use a $267,374 grant to enhance its intake and client interview systems to allow staff and volunteers to conduct centralized intake, screening and legal advice for family law applicants.

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The Future of Legal Technology

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Some key trends and developments in the legal tech industry include: 1 Automation and AI Legal tech companies increasingly incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to streamline repetitive tasks, such as document review, contract analysis, and legal research.