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The Clock is Ticking: How to Miss Fewer Court Deadlines

Attorney at Work

Managing an increasing volume of cases and court deadlines– sometimes in multiple jurisdictions – is one of the biggest time management challenges for law firms. . Most states implement rule changes in batches, two or four times per year. The firm had filed a voluntary dismissal back in 2014. Causes of Missed Deadlines.

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SimpleLegal’s event management: Reducing risk, one event at a time

Simple Legal

Failure to manage these events effectively can lead to severe consequences such as case dismissal, attorney sanctions, and even lawsuits. Our platform offers rigorous event tracking and timely notifications, ensuring that no deadline slips through the cracks.

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The Importance of Legal Docketing for Law Firms Explained

Clio

Legal docketing is the tracking and management of deadlines and events related to legal work. For instance, it is most commonly used in both civil and criminal litigation for tracking court appearances, deadlines, and other time constraints. Ready to streamline your legal docketing process? What is legal docketing?

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Mastering Legal Accounting: Best Practices for Law Firms

CaseFox

Trust accounting involves tracking every transaction related to client funds, including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers. Failure to properly maintain an ILOTA account can result in severe consequences, including fines, disciplinary action, and even disbarment.

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Social Security Disability Claims: Process and Practice

MatterSuite

The initial rejection rate for SSD claims is high— about 65% of first-time applicants are denied. Social Security Disability (SSD) claims are a lifeline for individuals who can no longer work due to medical conditions. The role of Social Security lawyers is now very important as they help claimants get the amount they deserve.

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Lawyerist Lab Brings Coaching Sessions to ClioCon 2023 Attendees

Lawyerist

Accountability : While a coach can’t do the hard work for you, they are there to help you stay on track and maintain momentum. “It’s Just for Struggling Businesses” or “It’s Only for Startups” : Coaching isn’t a remedy for failure or just for new businesses. It can be unnerving and uncertain.

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PPC for Law Firms: A Complete Guide to Paid Search for Lawyers

MatterSuite

PPC (Pay-Per-Click) advertising is a digital marketing model where advertisers pay a fee each time their ad is clicked. Benefits of PPC for Lawyers and Law Firms Immediate Visibility: PPC allows law firms to instantly appear at the top of search results, gaining immediate visibility among potential clients.