Attorney at Work
JULY 21, 2022
Learning how to write a Wikipedia page that tracks your life and career will help you chart the next steps in your amazing life. How will your story measure up against your legal heroes and mentors? . Imagine you’ve just shuffled off this mortal coil and somewhere someone is struggling to write the headline for your obituary. What will they say about you?
IP Watchdog
JULY 11, 2022
“The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the Government, and I’m here to help,” said President Ronald Reagan during a press conference on August 12, 1986. This is one of President Reagan’s most often quoted quips, and for a reason. The Government can certainly help people in times of need, but it can also be a scary bureaucracy, particularly when it shows up unannounced and uninvited.
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MyCase
JULY 27, 2022
As technology has grown, so has the threat to data security. The American Bar Association (ABA) states, “Technology changes and the law must follow.” . Like most of us, attorneys conduct a fair amount of business via email. Emails to clients and partners often contain sensitive information, and without proper security measures in place, attorneys risk confidentiality.
InHouseBlog
JULY 16, 2022
Imposter syndrome is prevalent and perhaps even more so during these unprecedented times. In-house counsel are not immune to imposter syndrome, and perhaps are more susceptible to it when the many other issues practicing lawyers face are factored in. But what can we done? Fortunately, Sterling Miller has produced another thoughtful piece on the topic and you would be well served to read it and share it with your colleagues. “A while back, I wrote about how in-house lawyers can reduce stres
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Mock Trial Nerd
JULY 31, 2022
Pretrial is usually the most intimidating part of mock trial. And yes, it can be a bit tricky, but don’t worry, I’ve got you! Now let me quickly acknowledge one thing: I know ten steps seems like a ton. And honestly, it kind of is. Especially for someone like you, who’s got already got a ton on their overflowing plate.
Steno
JULY 27, 2022
What a weekend! Once again , the Steno team packed their bags to attend the annual Law-Di-Gras conference. Hosted at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa from July 14-17, this event invites medical and legal experts to converse and educate one another on the trends and findings connected to personal injury litigation. Though the festivities have come to a close, we can’t help but reminisce on the lessons Law-Di-Gras 2022 taught us.
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IP Watchdog
JULY 28, 2022
In a recently filed suit involving the popular videogame Fortnite, the Central District of California faces an important question regarding copyright law: does a copyright in a registered choreographic work extend protection to a smaller portion of the work when that portion is copied by a third party and implemented as a dance move in a video game?
MyCase
JULY 29, 2022
Managing an organized law firm chart of accounts is crucial for maintaining your business’s overall financial health and meeting strict legal ethics requirements. This begins by creating a comprehensive list of all your firm’s cash inflow and outflow items. . Although you may not have studied accounting/bookkeeping in college, it’s important to understand your firm’s financial big picture to maximize your business profit and ensure compliance.
InHouseBlog
JULY 29, 2022
Do you tell people you are an expert? You might want to try not doing so for a number of reasons as a recent article in the ACC Docket discusses. With the profession continuing to get more and more specialized and third-party certifications flourishing, you may be better served communicating things you do in a different way. Like all professionals, lawyers are fallible and not omniscient, although we have all met a handful (or more) of those who believe they are.
The Cloud Court Blog
JULY 27, 2022
Something we frequently run into as we talk with in-house counsel and outside corporate litigators: they understand that they could do their jobs better if they had better tools, but they are at the mercy of the glacial pace of their team or firm’s decision process and/or budget restraints. However, it doesn’t do us any good if people are chomping at the bit to use a solution at any level if they can’t convince decision makers to allow a pilot.
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Mock Trial Nerd
JULY 24, 2022
Stressing about your team’s pretrial argument? If you are, you’re not alone! I get lots of questions and requests for help with pretrial arguments. After all, they can be difficult to tackle for anyone who hasn’t gone to law school. It’s probably for this reason that most mock trial programs DON’T include a pretrial argument.
Attorney at Work
JULY 28, 2022
Location, professional atmosphere, private offices, paralegal support, networking opportunities. These are all important considerations when shopping for a legal shared office space. But before you sign up, here are questions to ask about the office center site and the owner — along with five pointers on what to expect. Two Weeks’ Notice. A few days ago, I met with an attorney who was originally introduced to me more than three years ago when he was considering changing offices.
IP Watchdog
JULY 12, 2022
Recently, we submitted comments for the record to the Senate Judiciary Committee’s IP Subcommittee in response to its June 22 hearing on the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), titled: “The Patent Trial and Appeal Board: Examining Proposals to Address Predictability, Certainty and Fairness.” The hearing focused on Senator Leahy’s PTAB Reform Act, which among other changes, would eliminate the discretion of the Director to deny institution of an inter partes review (IPR) petition based on an ea
MyCase
JULY 26, 2022
Your client is signed on, the legal work commenced a few weeks ago, and now it’s time to prepare legal invoices. The problem is, you’re constantly busy working on multiple cases. You might not remember all the billable work that was performed a couple of days ago—let alone in the last few weeks. . Legal billing is frustrating as it requires time-consuming manual entry of all billable work, approval processes that can create bottlenecks, and unpaid invoice follow-ups.
InHouseBlog
JULY 10, 2022
If you are looking for a reading list for lawyers to enjoy this Summer, BTI Consulting has pulled together a helpful post with selections to choose from. While the Summer does not usually mean that lawyers have more pleasure reading time, you might have a chance to grab one or two of these books and put them in your luggage for your Summer vacation.
Percipient
JULY 21, 2022
Not all Microsoft 365 subscriptions provide access to eDiscovery licenses. However, figuring out which subscription level to purchase to take advantage of Microsoft eDiscovery features raises several questions: Do you need Core eDiscovery, or do you need Advanced eDiscovery? Is Content Search included in all plans or is it subscription-based? What is the difference between them (Core eDiscovery vs.
Mock Trial Nerd
JULY 10, 2022
Your team’s closing argument just needs to do two things: tell your story and explain why your story is better than your opponent’s. The attorney responsible for your team’s closing argument should start by explaining the case as they see it, using their own words. They should pretend they’re telling the story to a friend.
Attorney at Work
JULY 2, 2022
Lawyer stress influences our ability to think and work. Beyond doubt, we are all experiencing incredible amounts of lawyer stress. This fantastic Twitter thread from Alexis Rockley spells it out so well. The stress is unrelenting, and it is insidious. Even when we think we are fine or “handling it,” lawyer stress influences our ability to think and work.
IP Watchdog
JULY 7, 2022
The debate over patent reform is heating up again. Last month, Google published a blog post on patent reform, purportedly aimed at promoting American innovation. In it, Google decried the rising tide of “wasteful patent litigation,” railed against the disfavored practice of “forum shopping” and advocated for pending legislation aimed at making it easier for large companies to challenge the validity of patents owned by smaller rivals — all in the name of promoting a patent system that “incentiviz
MyCase
JULY 26, 2022
Five years ago, when I told clients that I handle my cases entirely over the phone or online, many responded with utter bewilderment. However, retained clients would sing an entirely different tune upon completing the case. I’ll never forget the feedback from an elderly client in Compton, California, whose case I handled remotely from New York City: “Willie.
The Marshall Project
JULY 11, 2022
Texas plans to execute Gonzales this week even though the expert witness says he isn’t a ‘threat to society.
Attorney at Work
JULY 29, 2022
Working late again? To be a better lawyer — and prevent lawyer burnout, start your day with a sprint. . The early days of my legal career at a big firm involved lots of late nights at the office. It seemed like I was routinely getting home around 11 p.m. — often later. It was a busy time, so late nights were required. But not always. Looking back, working late all the time could have been avoided.
Attorney at Work
JULY 22, 2022
Save time in your work day with Rocket Matter legal practice management integrations. One easy change you can make today. Managing legal matters can make you feel like you’re running around like a chicken with its head cut off. If that sounds familiar, it may be time to think about how to save time in your work day. One easy change you can make today is to integrate the software you use every day with your legal practice management software.
Attorney at Work
JULY 6, 2022
In April 2022, a headline caught our attention. It referenced a new legal ethics opinion issued by the New York State Bar Association’s Committee on Professional Ethics. Opinion 1240 has this digest statement: “If ‘contacts’ on a lawyer’s smartphone include any client whose identity or other information is confidential under Rule 1.6, then the lawyer may not consent to share contacts with a smartphone app unless the lawyer concludes that no human being will view that confidential information, an
Attorney at Work
JULY 27, 2022
What does it take to become a successful lawyer in your particular niche? In a series of in-depth interviews for the Estrin Report , Chere Estrin profiles top lawyers from all types of practices. In this column, we highlight their top tips. This week, we feature criminal defense lawyer John Tolley , who has tried more than 45 jury trials and handled thousands of cases. .
Attorney at Work
JULY 28, 2022
Supposedly, there are two kinds of people in the world, the horrible and the miserable. Let’s stretch this idea for marketing by two kinds of lawyers. The Fortunate Horribles. Some lawyers are so busy they can’t imagine finding another minute for marketing; call them the “horrible.” Many people wouldn’t even consider this a problem. “You’re busy, aren’t you?
Attorney at Work
JULY 20, 2022
When it comes to personal branding for lawyers, ? a little intrapreneurship can go a long way. For many years, law schools have failed to teach practice management and business development skills ?— tools essential for success as a lawyer. Things have changed significantly in recent years. Law schools are implementing curricula and programs that address the business issues law students will face when they become practicing lawyers.
Attorney at Work
JULY 19, 2022
To be successful in private law practice, you have to learn to sell your services. Here are three tips for building business relationships. Confession: As a new lawyer, I didn’t realize that to be successful in private practice, I had to “sell” or “market” my services. I didn’t know that to be able to bill hours, I had to have a partner or shareholder (or several) or direct clients who were willing to trust me with their work.
Attorney at Work
JULY 25, 2022
No one knows for sure what the future will look like for legal services. If you’re concerned about your practice and looking for an effective business development technique, I have a suggestion for you: Develop an industry focus, like a niche law firm. Becoming a niche law firm and marketing to an industry niche (as opposed to focusing on substantive expertise) can lead to substantial new business opportunities.
Attorney at Work
JULY 7, 2022
With a more transparent work environment — from the interview to the partnership path — you can keep young talent engaged and reduce turnover. The practice of law is not a profession known for its transparency. Once upon a time, aspiring law school grads would join firms, follow whatever protocols had been set for workflow, caseload and billable requirements, and look forward to the subjective and somewhat mysterious process of becoming a partner.
Attorney at Work
JULY 14, 2022
When you quote a source in your written work, you use quotation marks to mark the beginning and end of the quotation. If you forget the beginning or end marks, spell-check will flag the omission for you. But speakers often forget to provide the same guideposts in their oral presentations. How Do I Know When the Quotation Ends? Here’s what the lawyer said: In Brown v.
Attorney at Work
JULY 12, 2022
Roy Ginsburg counts down 13 reasons small law firm owners have a tough time creating a law firm succession plan — and reasons to get it done. Some of my clients are estate planning lawyers. When I recently followed up with one of them, I came across an excellent blog post by this particular lawyer titled “A Baker’s Dozen of Why People Procrastinate About Their Estate Plan.
Attorney at Work
JULY 1, 2022
Two-factor authentication is required for online security, but it’s not enough. You will need multi-layer security to keep your law firm’s valuables safe from cyber-bandits. . Raise your hand and keep it up if you use two-factor authentication to safeguard the confidential client information and work product stored on the computers in your law office.
Attorney at Work
JULY 26, 2022
Just midway through 2022, there have been more than 330 mass shootings in the U.S. If that wasn’t disturbing enough, a retired Wisconsin judge was recently gunned down outside his home. When I examined the issue of personal safety for lawyers a few years ago, statistics showed that violence against lawyers and other legal professionals was on the rise.
Attorney at Work
JULY 13, 2022
How are law firm owners paid? Salary? Draws? Pass-through expenses? Here’s how to track your total owner compensation so you’ll know if you are getting paid what you deserve — and what it really costs to run your firm. . We get a lot of questions from law firm owners that go something like this: How much should I be spending on marketing?
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