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The Secret Sauce for Communicating With the Boss as a New Lawyer

Attorney at Work

You should also take advantage of opportunities to observe depositions, mediations or hearings (even if nonbillable) and use that time to learn from the partner by asking questions about their approach — and to get to know them (and let them get to know you).

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Washington’s New Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act: Explanation, Application, and Aspiration

WA Bar News

The applicable law under the UFLAA is RCW 26.14.030(1). Consequently, all case law issued prior to the UFLAA (Jan. 1, 2024) decided under RCW 7.04A is the applicable case law to apply under the UFLAA. 15 And the UFLAA allows limited expansion of the narrow grounds developed under case law. Davidson v.

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7 Tips on How to Increase Your Avvo Rating

Practice Panther

Consider writing an analysis of new case law, insights on regulatory changes, or practical advice for clients. You can also check out this guide on starting your own law firm blog if you need some more inspiration. Focus on topics that are relevant to your practice areas or timely legal developments. Need some ideas?

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Is Legal Billing Difficult?

Practice Panther

Common Billable Tasks Client Meetings : Time spent in meetings (in-person, on the phone, or via video conference) discussing case progress, strategies, or providing legal advice. Legal Research and Analysi s: Hours spent researching case law, statutes, and other legal precedents relevant to a client’s case.

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Mastering Legal Language: A Guide to Clear and Effective Legal Drafting

Destination Articles Blog

Cite statutes, case law, and respected commentaries to strengthen your arguments. You acquire deep insights into complex topics such as emerging technologies, law updates, or new mediation techniques. Write in an active voice to make your writing more direct and dynamic. What do you gain from CLE?

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11 ChatGPT Prompts to Transforming Your Legal Practice

Lawmatics

Platforms like Casetext harness AI to help legal professionals locate pertinent case law, statutes, and regulations swiftly. Blue J L&E reconsiders legal research and analysis, using AI to predict case outcomes and probe complex legal issues—analyzing factors and outcomes, not merely keywords.

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A Literal Generative AI Discussion: How AI Could Reshape Law

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

This Intel can help law firms identify their star clients, those at risk of moving on, and steps to enhance client satisfaction and loyalty. Streamlining legal research, AI can fast track legal research, quickly trawling through tons of legal texts to unearth relevant case law statutes and regulations, a real time and Resource Saver.