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How to File a Motion to Dismiss
For any lawyer defending a client in a lawsuit, they require the ability to utilize a powerful tool in their arsenal–the motion to dismiss. By seeking to dismiss a case early in the litigation, you can...
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What is Legal Operations?
Legal operations is an umbrella term for all the activities and processes that support and empower a company’s in-house legal team. For many businesses, the legal department no longer consists of a...
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Legal Content Writing: 10 Tips for Winning Prospects
With so many lawyers, and so many prospective clients looking for lawyers online, you must do what you can to market your firm in the digital age. These days, clients tend to make decisions based on...
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Top Legal Tech Startups in 2024
Legal technology continues to rapidly change the practice of law—and today’s legal tech startups promise to unlock even more innovation for law firms. Legal tech has become foundational to the...
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Law Firm Economics: The Complete Guide
Understanding the intricacies of law firm economics is crucial for a firm’s long-term success and profitability. By gaining a deeper understanding of law firm finances and what it takes to sustainably...
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A Comprehensive Guide to Law Firm Public Relations
In today’s competitive legal landscape, even the most skilled lawyers find themselves struggling to stand out from the crowd. Despite their expertise and dedication, potential clients aren’t reaching...
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TikTok Ban: A 2024 Update (and What You Should Know)
If you’re one of the one billion monthly active TikTok users worldwide—or a devout “LawTok” follower—you’ve probably seen news stories discussing an upcoming TikTok ban in the United States. With...
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Confidential Email Disclaimers: Everything You Need to Know
Today, email has become the primary means of communication for businesses and individuals alike. The convenience of email, however, brings the risk of sensitive information falling into the wrong hands...
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What Does a Court Clerk Do?
Also, Court clerks are indispensable members of the judicial system. Often considered the gatekeepers of justice, they handle an array of tasks—from scheduling trials to preparing legal documents and...
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Rules of Evidence Cheat Sheet
“Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, the evidence will show that…” Many a trial attorney has opened a trial by addressing the jury with words to this effect. But what exactly will the evidence show? The...
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What Is a Motion to Suppress?
Various tools and strategies are employed to ensure a fair trial in the complex world of legal proceedings. One such tool is the motion to suppress, which plays a crucial role in protecting the rights...
View ArticleHow a Paperless Law Practice Can Make You More Efficient
In an era where businesses are paying more attention to their environmental impact, the ideal of a paperless practice remains on the minds of law firms. And whether your focus is on saving time and...
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AI Legal Issues: The Pitfalls of Adopting AI (and How Lawyers Can Overcome Them)
There’s no denying that artificial intelligence (AI) is having a tremendous impact on the legal industry. With over one in five lawyers already using AI in their practices according to the Legal Trends...
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Lawyer Depression: Recognizing the Signs and Dealing With It
Depression in the legal profession is widespread, with far-reaching impacts. For attorneys struggling with lawyer depression, the illness can have devastating personal and professional...
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How to Find A Way Out of Paralegal Burnout
Being a paralegal is stressful, and paralegal burnout is real. Paralegals work notoriously long hours, and their tasks include everything from office management to doing case research and preparing and...
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7 Tips to Reduce Lawyer Stress Levels
Lawyer stress levels are through the roof. Over two-thirds of lawyers endure mental health issues, an estimated 93% of junior lawyers feel stressed at work, while 40% say they’ve become more stressed...
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What Is an IOLTA Account? A Comprehensive Guide
As a trusted legal professional, it’s important to understand Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts (IOLTA) and how this is handled. Law firms need to follow specific rules on how client funds are handled,...
View ArticleReconciliation in Accounting: What Lawyers Need to Know
Reconciliation in accounting—the process of comparing sets of records to check that they’re correct and in agreement—is essential for ensuring the accuracy of financial records for all kinds of...
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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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Tips to Elevate Your Billing in Clio
My accounts receivable is the lowest it has ever been in my 27 years of practice, and I haven’t had to institute collections actions against any clients this year. – Jodi Donato, Donato Law In the...
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