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Miles Mediation & Arbitration

Moving Toward Resolution: The Importance of Systems for Mediators

In a world grappling with the aftermath of COVID-19, the landscape of dispute resolution has undergone profound changes. As a mediator with Miles Mediation & Arbitration and the founder of FourthParty, a technology platform...more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

Using Trust Provisions to Incentivize Beneficiary Behavior

For many individuals new to estate planning, particularly younger couples, there is something almost taboo when you start to discuss a revocable trust: does that mean our children will be trust fund babies?...more

IR Global

Client Onboarding: A 4-Stage Process

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An Accounting business based in Perth, Australia is taking on a lot of new Clients. That’s good… but they weren’t doing a great job of onboarding these new Clients. So they revisited and documented processes related to...more

Legal Internet Solutions Inc.

Gen AI and Attorney Ethics: A State-by-State Roundup

Be cautious, be curious, be vigilant, and be brave. Those were the words of the New York State Bar Association’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. It is good advice. GenAI is here and lawyers need to understand its...more

Epiq

American Bar Association Ethics Ruling on Generative AI: Taking Advantage of AI Technology Ethically and Effectively

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On July 29, the American Bar Association (ABA) weighed in for the first time on the ethical implications of generative AI (GenAI) use with the release of Formal Opinion 512. The 15-page document details, among other things,...more

International Lawyers Network

Beyond Legal Advice: Understanding Your Clients for Better Service

In today’s ever-evolving legal landscape, maintaining strong client relationships is more crucial than ever. Clients expect not only legal expertise but also personalized service, empathy, and a deep understanding of their...more

Fishman Haygood LLP

Ethical Rules for Using Generative AI in Your Practice

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At the risk of stating the obvious, we are still in the early days of what we believe to be an “AI Revolution” in the way that goods and services, including legal services, are and will be provided. That means that we do not,...more

Carr Maloney P.C.

Can Chat-GPT Be My Co-Counsel? The Rise of AI and Its Implication on the Attorney-Client Relationship

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We are halfway through 2024 and one thing is clear: the “AI” marketing is booming. Nvidia, the software company dubbed the “artificial intelligence titan,” has a market cap of over $3 trillion and recently issued a 10-for-1...more

Pollock Cohen LLP

What I Wish I Knew Then: Elise Langsam

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My latest “What I Wish I Knew Then" column in the New York Law Journal features an interview with Elise Langsam. Elise is a sole practitioner who specializes in personal injury and medical malpractice cases. Her early...more

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP

The Attorney I Spoke to Ran a Conflict Check. Do They Represent Me Now?

Finding an attorney who is the right fit can be tough and it may mean you have to speak to more than one before you find someone you like. Have you ever wondered what happens if you decide to retain one attorney over the...more

Nextpoint, Inc.

Lawyers Are Actually Pretty Good At Tech

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We all know the stereotype that lawyers are technologically illiterate – but is it true? Experienced litigator Andy Greene shares his thoughts on lawyers and tech. If you attend a presentation on legal tech, there’s a...more

Oberheiden P.C.

Selecting a Washington, D.C., Whistleblower Lawyer: 5 Things to Keep in Mind

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Whistleblowers in the nation’s capital should strongly consider getting experienced legal help to develop their case and present it to federal law enforcement personnel. By hiring an experienced whistleblower attorney, you...more

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Lack of Expert Testimony Results in $1.4 Million Legal Malpractice Verdict Being Overturned

Chamblee Ryan, P.C. v. JBS Carrier, Inc., No. 12-23-00125-CV (Tex. App. — Tyler June 12, 2024) - Brief Summary - Plaintiff, JBS Carriers, Inc. (“JBS”), sued Chamblee Ryan, P.C. (the “defendant”) for legal malpractice related...more

DRI

Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice Benefits, Considerations, and Best Practices (1)

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly important topic in the legal industry in the last few years following the introduction of ChatGPT and other generative systems. But AI is not new to the legal industry....more

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More Evidence that the Continued Use of General Objections Risks Waiver in eDiscovery

United States Magistrate Judge Sean Flynn’s recent decision in Byte Fed., Inc. v. Lux Vending LLC, is another in a long line of cases enforcing the 2015 amendments to the Federal Rules requiring specificity in objections to...more

EDRM - Electronic Discovery Reference Model

[Webinar] "My AI Did It!" Is No Excuse for Unethical or Unprofessional Conduct: Consideration of recent case law and ethics...

Consideration of ethical and professional issues raised by Florida attorneys use of AI, including the following: - Florida Bar Ethics Opinion 24-1 (01/19/24). (Copy to be provided for download.) Overview of the opinion...more

DRI

A Defense Attorney’s Guide to Appeal Bonds

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For civil defense attorneys, “bond” is a four-letter word in more ways than one when it comes to appeals, because appeal bonds only come into play when something didn’t go right at the trial level. That being said, when the...more

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Fee Sharing Between Lawyers Under ABA Rule 1.5(e): How to Protect Yourself and the Client

I. Introduction - When done correctly, fee-sharing arrangements between lawyers can be lucrative for lawyers while simultaneously maximizing the quality of legal representation for the client without increasing the cost....more

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New ABA Formal Ethics Opinion on Attorney Office Sharing Arrangements

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The American Bar Association recently issued a Formal Ethics Opinion addressing the ethics of attorney office sharing arrangements. In Formal Opinion 507, issued on July 12, 2023, the ABA Standard Committee on Ethics and...more

Oberheiden P.C.

How to Select a CFIUS Lawyer

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For foreign entities that need approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to pursue investments in the U.S., working with experienced legal counsel is essential. While CFIUS will approve...more

Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP

The Ethics of Limited Scope Engagements

A new client calls. She is a healthcare provider. She has gotten a letter from the licensing board. She needs assistance preparing an initial response and representation at the board interview. She’s convinced the complaint...more

Robins Kaplan LLP

Unintended Consequences: Don’t Forget the Litigation Risks When Getting a Deal Done

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Transactional attorneys play a key strategic role in drafting essential documents, such as corporate formations and contracts, on behalf of corporate clients. With a client’s current needs at the forefront—often accompanied...more

Firesign | Enlightened Legal Marketing

Process Models, FAQs: Close More Clients Through Clarity

Imagine this: You hurt your knee, and you’re scouting orthopedic surgeons. The first doctor you see tells you “Every knee is different, I’ll just have to open you up and go from there.” When you ask how long recovery may...more

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4 Things to Consider When Selecting a New York City Whistleblower Attorney

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If you have gained access to damaging or even incriminating information about an individual, corporation, or other entity, you may have the opportunity to become a whistleblower. Taking such action in the public interest is...more

TransPerfect Legal

[Webinar] Ethics, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Data Protection - March 8th, 9:00 am - 10:15 am PST

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Join our CLE webinar, "Ethics, Cybersecurity & Data Protection: Mastering Competent Representation," as we explore reasonable steps needed for lawyers to comply with the duty of providing competent representation. Dive into...more

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