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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. The firm had filed a voluntary dismissal back in 2014.

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Social Security Disability Claims: Process and Practice

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Legal professionals must be well-versed in the intricate procedures involved when advocating for clients in front of the Social Security Administration (SSA) , representing them in hearings, or appealing denied claims. Social Security Disability (SSD) claims are a lifeline for individuals who can no longer work due to medical conditions.

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A Literal Generative AI Discussion: How AI Could Reshape Law

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For the Fourth of July week, we thought we’d do something fun and probably a little weird. Greg spoke with an AI guest named Justis for this episode. 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.

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Building Confidence: Strategies for Lawyers

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It lives in the past and is the bastard child of perceived mistakes and failures. One quality is more important than any other in having the life you want: confidence. Confidence is ultimately more important than resilience, talent or even intelligence for having the life you want. Self-Doubt Is a Wrecking Ball to Confidence.

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Virtual Courtrooms: What to Know About Them

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While telephone appearances have been common for many years, the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a new era for court proceedings with remote participants. Now, many courtrooms allow video conferencing and other mechanisms to enable virtual appearances by attorneys. And what are some best practices for attorneys making virtual appearances?

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The Importance of Legal Docketing for Law Firms Explained

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It involves entering key dates, like hearings, filing deadlines, and other events, into a centralized system to ensure that they are not missed. For instance, it is most commonly used in both civil and criminal litigation for tracking court appearances, deadlines, and other time constraints. How does docketing work?

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Lawyer Tech Tips: Things That Go Bump in Legal Tech!

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If you or members of your team have IoT-connected devices at home like Amazon’s Alexa or a Nest security camera, you need to be wary of what work-related information those devices might see or hear during the day. But danger lurks behind certain tech when working from home. SOMETHING WICKED THIS WAY COMES. Here are some of my top scares.