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Natural Disasters & Legal Ramifications

The Barrister

In the short-term, which ranges from 1 to 6 weeks, common issues include lease terminations and evictions, utility shutoffs, repair issues and disputes, Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) applications, insurance claims, Small Business Administration (SBA) loans, unemployment applications and appeals, and security deposit disputes. [3]

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Lawyer Trust Accounts and FDIC Insurance: What You Need to Know

CaseFox

One question that often comes up is whether these accounts are FDIC insured. In this blog, we will explore the topic of lawyer trust accounts and FDIC insurance to help you understand what you need to know. Are Lawyer Trust Accounts FDIC Insured? Lawyer trust accounts are FDIC insured, but only up to a certain amount.

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Understanding Law Firm Expenses: Hard Costs vs Soft Costs

MyCase

Hard Costs Hard costs are expenses that are paid upfront and directly to a third-party vendor for services rendered on behalf of a client matter. This level of financial clarity can provide you and your team with a greater sense of confidence and security, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional legal services to your clients.

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Understanding Law Firm Expenses: Hard Costs vs Soft Costs

MyCase

Hard Costs Hard costs are expenses that are paid upfront and directly to a third-party vendor for services rendered on behalf of a client matter. This level of financial clarity can provide you and your team with a greater sense of confidence and security, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional legal services to your clients.

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Good Help: Non-lawyer Assistants—Human and Virtual

WA Bar News

Although the court denied the motion, it was only after depositions of the personnel involved and an evidentiary hearing involving outside counsel. When this all tumbled out later in the wake of the client’s deposition, the firm was disqualified for improper invasion of the opponent’s privilege. citing Daines , cross-referencing RPC 5.3,

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Law Firm Accounting Guide: 11 Steps to Boost Efficiency

MyCase

Revenue is the funds earned after completing legal services and before deducting expenses. Employment taxes apply to businesses with employees and include Medicare and Social Security, federal unemployment insurance, and income tax. This includes accounts payable and wages. This includes contingency fees and flat fees.

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Thomas Suh and Ken Block on How LegalMation is Revolutionizing Litigation Efficiency (TGIR Ep. 222)

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

The conversation focuses on LegalMation’s products, overcoming resistance to adopting new legal tech, and predictions for the future evolution of legal service delivery. The product found an early champion in the form of a corporate legal department interested in licensing it. And that was about six years ago.