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Commingling of Funds: What Lawyers Need to Know
It may appear to be a technical area, but the commingling of funds is a peril of legal practice that firms must learn to avoid. Below, we explore some of the basics of commingling of funds—what legal...
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Engagement Letters 101: What Your Law Firm Needs to Know
Business-client relationships can be complex. Miscommunication drives conflict and, ultimately, the breakdown of otherwise fruitful connections. For this reason, an engagement letter can be a...
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Private Law Practice (and What to Know About Starting Your Own)
When embarking on a legal career, one of your first decisions will likely be very consequential—whether or not to go into private practice. The work lives of attorneys at private law practices tend to...
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The Data Migration Process for Law Firms
For decades, on-premise software was the standard for securely storing legal practice data. But today, firms are turning to new software to securely store their files and other data. In fact, 70% of...
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Your Guide to Bates Numbering
Working on legal cases means handling lots of documents. Keeping those documents organized, identifiable, and easily retrievable—especially with complex litigation files—is essential, but it’s also a...
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What IBM’s 2023 Report Tells Us About Data Breaches and Lawyers
IBM Security recently released its 2023 Cost of a Data Breach Report. This report studied 553 organizations that experienced data breaches between March 2022 and March 2023 to help IT, risk management,...
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Becoming a Legal Consultant: What You Need to Know
Do you have a love for the law, but no deep desire to practice or appear in court? Do you find generating solutions to complex problems incredibly satisfying? Are you an excellent communicator? You may...
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Is Demand for Legal Services Dropping?
Is demand for legal services dropping after a solid post-pandemic recovery in 2021? As noted in our 2023 Legal Trends for Mid-Sized Law Firms report, law firms of all sizes initially saw the demand for...
View ArticleImproving the Justice System: An Interview With Brian Banks
After spending 10 years in prison and on parole after being wrongfully convicted at 16, former NFL player Brian Banks has seen the flaws within our justice system firsthand. Brian was a keynote speaker...
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Obtaining Free CLE Credits to Meet Your Jurisdiction’s Requirements
A lawyer’s education doesn’t end the day they graduate from law school. Working in the complex and ever-evolving legal industry, attorneys have a duty to keep up with the latest developments in the...
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The 25 Best Gifts for Lawyers
When it comes to special occasions, finding the best gifts for lawyers can initially seem like a daunting task. As the end of the year approaches, legal professionals find themselves especially busy....
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How to Set Lawyer Goals for Success in 2024
With the rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) solutions early last year, it’s become clear that law firms are operating in a rapidly changing world. The past year has launched a storm of...
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12 Realistic New Year’s Resolutions for Lawyers
As the year comes to a close, most people start thinking about their New Year’s resolutions. But did you know that about 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail? New Year’s resolutions for lawyers can be...
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The Best Legal Blogs for Attorneys in 2024
Regularly engaging with informative, thought-provoking legal blogs is one of the most effective ways to stay on top of industry news, emerging legal trends, innovations in technology, and more. As a...
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The Best Lawyer Review Sites
From selecting a restaurant to planning a trip, consumers often rely on the experiences of those around them to inform their decisions. The process of searching for a lawyer is no different. In today’s...
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How to Write a Motion for Court
If an attorney conducts any form of civil or criminal litigation in U.S. courts, they will be dealing with motions filed in court. While arguing the motions before the judge may be more dramatic and...
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What Is a Law Clerk?
Venturing on a journey as a law clerk opens the door to the heart of the legal world. This blog unpacks what it means to be a law clerk, sharing the ins and outs of the job and offering a roadmap for...
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DocuSign vs Adobe Sign: A Comprehensive Comparison for Law Firms
From legal agreements to contracts, signatures are vital to many legal workflows. While acquiring wet signatures can be tedious and time-consuming, technology has made it easier and more convenient for...
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Strategies and Tips for Writing a Personal Injury Demand Letter
As any personal injury attorney can tell you, settlement negotiations are crucial in personal injury cases. Since the vast majority of cases don’t go to trial, these negotiations can truly be the place...
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The Essential Personal Injury Paralegal Checklist
At any time, personal injury paralegals might be juggling upwards of 100 personal injury files—all at different stages of the legal process. Because of this, it’s critical to ensure that your cases are...
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