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The Clock is Ticking: How to Miss Fewer Court Deadlines

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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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The Importance of Legal Docketing for Law Firms Explained

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As legal professionals know, any missed deadline or event could sink a legal matter—not to mention the legal practice that makes the mistake. Book a demo of Clio Manage’s Court Rules feature and automate court deadline reminders with ease! Legal docketing is the tracking and management of deadlines and events related to legal 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. Anne Haag (@CBA_LPMT) is a Practice Management Advisor at the Chicago Bar Association.

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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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Harnessing Vulnerability in the Legal Industry

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It can support many of your practice ideals, from positive client feedback to high job satisfaction. As they move into practice, they fall into the norm of believing that vulnerability is a sign of weakness. Zoom-Cat Lawyer became a viral sensation with the leak of a video of a court hearing conducted on Zoom.

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Everything You Need to Know About Motion Practice 

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Motion practice shapes the case, and if you want to handle your cases more professionally, understanding motion practice is essential. Legal motion management is an essential aspect of the litigation process. In the following sections, we will look at legal motion practice, and explore its significance in the legal industry.