THE LOW DELTA FIRM: Demise of the Low Ball? by Pamela Woldow on 3/12/2012 In today's competitive legal market, low ball estimates and other practices that undermine fee predictability and accuracy can erode client relationships. This article addresses the new Legal Project Management metrics and...more
Difficult Times Sometimes Create Desperate People Who Do Desperate Things: Loss Prevention in Handling Client Escrow Funds by Jerome Kowalski on 1/24/2012 Desperate people do desperate things. This basic maxim applies in spades to lawyers. Recent press disclosures concerning high profile law firms and, in at least several instances, of seven and eight figure thefts from...more
How to Find the Best Court Reporting Services in Houston by DepoTexas on 12/29/2011 When looking for court reporting services in Houston, Texas, an attorney has a wide range of options to consider. Do they want to hire a freelance court reporter, or will a larger litigation support firm provide the best...more
The Effective Use of Internet Deposition Streaming Services by DepoTexas on 12/19/2011 When an attorney’s caseload is packed, and they have multiple depositions in different locations on the same day, this technology literally allows a busy attorney to be in two places at the same time....more
5 Things to Consider When You Are Served with a Lawsuit [Video] by Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis... on 12/17/2011 Scott Leipzig, a Los Angeles-based litigator, describes five things to consider when you are served with a lawsuit. 1. Protect Privilege: Internal communications often become the smoking gun in a Plaintiff’s case. All too...more
Questions To Ask When Selecting a Court Reporting Firm by DepoTexas on 12/15/2011 The role of a court reporter is critical to the success of an attorney's case, both in terms of the accuracy of the transcript and the services they provide. Choose the wrong court reporting firm and you could end up with...more
Advantages of Using an Online Case Repository by DepoTexas on 12/9/2011 It doesn't matter whether you are an attorney, a paralegal or legal secretary...the storage of important legal documents and the ability to access those documents in realtime is critical to your ability to efficiently serve...more
Personal Injury Lawyers Benefit From Synchronized Digital Video Transcripts by DepoTexas on 11/17/2011 Two of the most valuable benefits of litigation support technology are the ability to increase our capabilities and make us more efficient in the time we spend completing specific tasks. An apt example of both can be found in...more
Why Are Legal Videos Such an Important Part of Litigation Support? by DepoTexas on 11/14/2011 Video deposition services are an important part of litigation support. Depositions are legal proceedings in which a witness provides answers to questions asked by an attorney as well as opposing counsel. Attorneys have the...more
How Legal Interpretation Services Assist in Depositions by DepoTexas on 11/14/2011 Depositions can be tricky enough when everyone speaks the same language. When the person being questioned does not speak English, lawyers must proceed with extra caution. Even the tiniest of mistranslations could result in...more
Australian Firms and the international challenge by stephen moss on 11/11/2011 One thing is for certain: the legal services sector is in the early stages of a seismic shift. Law firms that do nothing in the face of this changing landscape, do so at their peril. Let me describe the context of the...more
Who Says Court Reporting Service Providers Are All the Same? by DepoTexas on 10/31/2011 Court reporting firms come in many different shapes and sizes and the quality of service that you get out of each one will be equally diverse. If you are judging by page rates alone, however, the quality of service and the...more
Are Regional Court Reporting Contracts the Answer for Insurance Companies? by DepoTexas on 10/14/2011 If you are a property and casualty insurance provider your selection of court reporting firms should be carefully considered. As you know, legal issues occur on a regular basis and court reporting services are needed...more
Top Keys to Success for New Court Reporters in Texas by DepoTexas on 9/30/2011 When starting out as a court reporter in Texas, what will set you apart from the rest and make you successful? There are several ways to earn recognition in court reporting, some of which require extra effort. The best...more
What Makes a Good Expert Witness in Court Reporting? by DepoTexas on 9/29/2011 A court reporting service will see many types of witnesses in the course of their work, but one specific type is very unique. The expert witness stands apart as the only person allowed to give their opinions on a case...more