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Communication Tips You Didn’t Hear In Law School

Spare Yourself Headaches In Your Law Practice by Following these Helpful Communication Tips: Hard to believe that around this time 20 years ago I was finishing up law school at Mercer University School of Law and would soon be prepping for the...

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a lawyer looks into a maze because he can't find his client

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But What if You Can't Find Your Client?

There is no shortage of ethics articles reminding you to pay attention to the occasionally overlooked question of who is the client and when a ...

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law firm data afloat in the world wide web

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Unexpected Threats to Confidentiality and Law Firm Cybersecurity: The SEC and ChatGPT

The Security and Exchange Commission Subpoenas Covington & Burling for Client Names This story came out of left field. Since when does the Security...

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Joint Representation Conflict Waivers – Why You Can't Have It Both Ways

An estate planning firm asked me to review several sample Consent to Joint Representation forms they were using with their clients; and what I found...

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Lawyer receiving notice of a malpractice counterclaim.

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How to Avoid the Legal Fee Suit Counterclaim

You finish a client matter. You feel good about the quality of your work, and you are pleased that you got such a good result for your client. Then,...

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a smart lawyer reads law books in the law library

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Is Your Law Firm Asking the Right Questions?

I’ve been emailing law firms every quarter for a few years now in an effort to get at the heart of what lawyers need and how ALPS can help them. I...

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thank you letter from an attorney sits on a wooden desk

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Don't Underestimate the Importance of Closure Letters

Over the years, I have found that the use of closure letters varies greatly, not only between firms, but even between attorneys practicing at the...

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A futuristic woman

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Will Lawyers Survive AI's Impact on the Future of Law?

Catchy title, right? Well, we must ‘fess up – OpenAI’s ChatGPT lent us a hand. We submitted this request: “Suggest several striking titles for an...

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a group of attorneys support and embrace one another

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How Can We Take Better Care of Our Attorneys?

In my day-to-day, I do a lot of research. Researching whatever information I can find about law firms and attorneys that I feel might be a good fit...

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a graphic shows a hacker stealing files from a laptop

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How Hackers Get Into Your Computer & Law Firm

A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding a Network Takeover How do cybercriminals break into a law firm? It can be startlingly quick and easy. We’re...

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How to Make the Right Impression When Applying for Malpractice Insurance

Of course, a malpractice insurance underwriter will review everything a law firm submits in its application and obviously a great deal can be learned...

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A healthy life starts with healthy habits while you continue your law practice

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Digital Detoxing: A Lawyer’s Best Friend

The Authors Are Detox Veterans While that heading might seem a little silly, it is absolutely true that fighting digital addiction is a true battle....

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