Attorney at Work

JANUARY 20, 2022

Increasing complexities in a number of industries are creating the need for high-value legal expertise. The ABA Task Force on Legal Needs Arising out of the 2020 Pandemic identified practice areas experiencing rapid growth in demand since 2020, including family law, insurance, data privacy, cybersecurity, labor and health law.

Technology

RPC Strategies

AUGUST 30, 2024

A recent article published on June 6, 2024, by Law.com titled “This Is Your Time’: AI Gives In-House Counsel Unprecedented Leverage,” highlights the transformative impact of AI on legal services. While no uniform rule exists, the trend is to maintain a balance between innovation and regulation of risks.

Legal Services

Newport Beach California Business Litigation Law B

AUGUST 8, 2024

Legal malpractice happens when a legal service provider fails to competently perform their duties, resulting in harm to their client. For businesses, legal malpractice can result in significant financial loss, damaged reputation and operational disruption.

Insurance

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

JUNE 20, 2023

So take insurance carriers, for instance, they require firms in multiple jurisdictions, so they’re never going to consolidate their legal work to just a few firms. And I think that most corporations have gone through this exercise of consolidation.

Legal Services

Lawmatics

JUNE 20, 2024

Type of matter, brief description of the legal issue, date and location of event, contact information for other parties involved Financial information. Income, assets, debts, liabilities, relevant insurance information (auto, health, and homeowner’s insurance policies) Signatures.

Case Management

Lawmatics

AUGUST 15, 2024

A client intake form , often found on a law firm’s website, is used by law firms and legal professionals to gather essential information from potential clients during the initial consultation or intake process. It should be comprehensive and cover all essential aspects needed for a law firm to evaluate a new client and their case effectively.

Legal Services

WA Bar News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Law School Experiential Pathway Synopsis: Law students who wish to graduate practice-ready and waive out of the bar exam would be required to complete 12 qualifying skills credits and 500 hours of work as an APR 9 licensed legal intern or equivalent providing legal services to actual clients.

Admissibility

Simple Legal

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Similar to customer satisfaction surveys, ask members of other departments how valuable they find your legal services. Make sure youre still in compliance with recordkeeping regulations (like the Sarbanes-Oxley Act , the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act , and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act ).

Legal Services

InHouseBlog

AUGUST 6, 2023

Two years ago, he learned that the foundation has significant damage that will result in greater than $200,000 to repair and it is not covered by insurance. Calculating the General Counsel ROI Take an example of a GC’s salary that is $200,000 with a 35% target bonus, plus benefits (health insurance and 401K company contribution).

Legal Services

Lawmatics

JANUARY 16, 2024

3 Competition and Market Saturation Navigating an Increasingly Competitive Legal Landscape Law firms today face mounting competition in an already saturated legal services market. Local SEO strategies can notably boost visibility among nearby searchers looking for specific legal services.

Technology

Joseph, Hollander & Craft

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

CPR 241 rules that a lawyer who sells insurance should not sell insurance to clients for whom he has done estate planning. It does not permit using such space to provide new “profit centers” for lawyers, but it does hold out the possibility of providing additional, non-legal services to clients.

Legal Services

Complex Discovery

OCTOBER 18, 2024

These events provide essential insights into cyber risk management and insurance, offering value to legal professionals managing data breaches and cybersecurity risks. These events allow professionals to gain global perspectives on legal technology, cyber risk, and data management.

Technology

CaseFox

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Law firm overhead costs include rent, salary of employees, accounting software, insurance, etc. These costs can include expenses like rent of the firm, insurance premiums, and salaries of the lawyers. These costs will be there even if you don’t have any profit or you are not selling any legal service.

Legal Services

Complex Discovery

MARCH 7, 2025

If signed into law, HB 2094 would introduce stringent requirements for AI system developers and deployers, aiming to mitigate algorithmic discrimination and enhance transparency in sectors such as employment, finance, healthcare, and legal services.

Healthcare

Lawmatics

MAY 16, 2023

Connect with a Personal Injury Website With so many people turning to the internet to search for information or legal services, law firms need to have a strong website. Some of the names may need to be qualified leads, meaning they may not have a genuine need for legal services. Or…just have a website.

Media and Entertainment

Legally Speaking

JANUARY 21, 2023

Clio's recent guides Download Clio’s free guides by clicking on the links below: How to Protect Your Law Firm From Rising Inflation Maintain a consistent flow of clients for your firm despite changes in demand for legal services. Provide exceptional client support while optimising the efficiency of your legal practice.

Legal Services

Lawmatics

APRIL 5, 2023

Social media marketing - using social media and social networks to market legal services, engage with existing clients, and reach new prospects. Email Marketing - a form of digital marketing that utilizes email to promote a law firm’s services.

Media and Entertainment

Legal Research is Easy

MAY 2, 2025

The other problem that most people don't realize is that while attorneys carry Error and Omissions Insurance , regular people off the street (like Friend 3) often do not. Specifically, Friend 3 was engaging in the unlawful practice of law (UPL) and lawyers really hate that because, well.if

Legal Services

MyCase

JUNE 17, 2024

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.

Legal Services

MyCase

JUNE 17, 2024

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.

Legal Services

WA Bar News

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Pilot Test of Entity Regulation > Technology is quickly changing the legal landscape, including the way online companies and innovative business models are delivering legal services to the public. The pilot would allow entities to apply to offer legal services in Washington under carefully monitored, timebound conditions.

Legal Services

Complex Discovery

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The consumer goods and services sector led the way, accounting for 31.5% The “Other” category, which includes industries such as construction and educational services, made up 22.1%. Banking and insurance, as well as manufacturing, each represented 10.3% of reported transactions.

Pharmaceuticals

MyCase

JULY 14, 2022

However, certain qualifying expenses incurred while volunteering your legal services are eligible for a tax break. As a rule of thumb, keep all receipts and request official receipts from non-profit clients as extra insurance. For example, this could include: . Unreimbursed office supplies, filing fees, and/or postage.

Case Management

WA Bar News

APRIL 14, 2025

These systems are shining examples of prioritizing the needs of legal consumers, making it easier for them to resolve their issues without the need for a lawyer. There are many common legal issues that really should be built to exclude rather than include lawyers. WHAT CAN WE DO?

Court Rules

WA Bar News

MARCH 13, 2025

explains: Unilateral communications from individuals seeking legal services do not generally create a relationship covered by this Rule, unless the lawyer invites unilateral confidential communications. The Supreme Court, however, has permitted general negligence claims against non-lawyers for flawed legal advice. See Jones v.

Manufacturing

Destination Articles Blog

MAY 7, 2025

High Operating Costs Running a practice comes with recurring costs: salaries, rent, malpractice insurance, software, and marketing. Include fixed costs like salaries, office rent, and insurance. Plan financially for hiring staff, expanding your services, or upgrading technology.

Education

MyCase

JUNE 27, 2024

Traditionally, spend management has been used in the legal profession primarily by in-house legal teams to manage and control costs associated with outside counsel and legal service providers. Insurance (premiums for legal malpractice, property, etc.)

Technology

Destination Articles Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Insurance Coverage : Assess and adjust your insurance coverage regularly to protect against unexpected life events. This includes personal insurance policies like health, life, and disability and professional ones like malpractice insurance, which is especially critical for legal practitioners.

Real Estate

WA Bar News

JULY 10, 2024

3d 1068 (2002) (non-lawyer insurance claims adjuster and his carrier held to standard of care of lawyers in legal malpractice case by policy holders). ABA, Profile of Legal Malpractice Claims 2016-2019 (2020) at 22-23. 21 21 ABA, Profile of Legal Malpractice Claims 2016-2019 (2020) at 22-23. 2d 291, 45 P.3d 2d 291, 45 P.3d

Legal Services

MyCase

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Finally, purchase annual malpractice insurance—even if it’s not required in your state. This will provide peace of mind and protection should an error occur while providing services. These pooled funds require donations toward pro bono or non-profit legal services. Don’t let this figure paralyze you.

Finance and Banking

MyCase

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Support services like marketing consultants. Purchased technology, including legal practice management software . Insurance . Finally, purchase annual malpractice insurance—even if it’s not required in your state. This will provide peace of mind and protection should an error occur while providing services.

Finance and Banking

Destination Articles Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2024

This efficiency saves time and reduces legal fees and associated costs, making legal services more accessible to your clients and reducing the stress involved in legal disputes. Advancing Your Career Developing Mediation skills can distinguish you from a crowded field of legal professionals.

Mediation

MyCase

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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.

Finance and Banking

Percipient

MAY 8, 2025

If personal or regulated data is involved, the agreement should also follow relevant privacy laws, including: GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation Europe) HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act U.S.) CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act U.S.)

Arbitration

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

So the folks who are not adopting technology are predictably going to be delivering substantially lower quality legal services to their clients. I’d love to see state bars looking at examples of other states and how they’ve approached things like regulating alternative legal service providers.

Legal Research

Legally Speaking

JANUARY 15, 2023

Suzi’s clients: Suzi’s biggest client between 2005 and 2010 was a large health insurance company called Humana. She found them to be an interesting client because they were a service-based company with a very robust trademark portfolio. Suzi managed the company’s trademark portfolio for several years.

Education

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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.

Litigation