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Massachusetts Trial Court Law Library Online

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) is working with the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries (TCLL) to provide an easier and more efficient tool to access books and resources. At LCL, our physical lending library has been a valuable resource, providing legal and wellness books to countless practitioners. Now, in place of this physical library, our clients and the Massachusetts legal community can access the Lexis Digital Library, including ABA titles and Nolo eBooks online, with a TCLL library card. Find more here!

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Tips for Lawyers & Law Students to Stay Sober During the Holidays

November 23, 2021
Flourishing, Recovery Support

End of year holidays are a good time to review some helpful tips about avoiding pitfalls and setting yourself up for success. If you do not struggle with alcohol addiction, consider how you can be a better ally to those who do. Check out Recovery…

November 22, 2021
Ethics, Law Office Management & Operations

Last month, the ABA issued Formal Opinion 500, "Language Access in the Client-Lawyer Relationship," offering guidance for lawyers with clients with communication differences. Sixty-seven million Americans speak a primary language other than English and disabilities affecting communication are more…

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day 2021: Resources & Events

November 20, 2021

Each Saturday before Thanksgiving each year is observed as International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 (TALK). You can find a list of additional resources…

November 19, 2021
Ethics, Law Office Management & Operations

What ethical obligations do you need to consider when you're leaving a law firm? This article was originally published as "Exit Music (For A Firm)[1]: Some Ethical Implications of Leaving a Law Firm," by the Massachusetts Board of Bar…

November 12, 2021
Technology

As both the adoption and the capabilities of MS Teams continue to grow, we're sharing legal tech experts' take on essential considerations for lawyers. We thank Michael C. Maschke, Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., and John W. Simek at Sensei…

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Answers to Common Questions Lawyers Have About Drinking Habits

November 5, 2021
Flourishing, Recovery Support

Common questions about drinking habits and how to address them can often be shifted to whether you experience "loss of control" -- Find out what that means and more below. The video embedded below was produced by the Northeast Chapter…

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Carefully Scrutinize Trust Accounting Claims – Legal Tech from the Trenches

November 4, 2021
Ethics, Law Office Finance, Law Office Management & Operations, Technology

Lawyers using trust accounting functionality in practice management software need to be on the lookout for limited capabilities. This article was written by Roberta Tepper, lawyer assistance programs director at the State Bar of Arizona, and Laura L. Keeler, practice…

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ADHD as a Gift in the Legal Profession [Guest Post]

October 29, 2021
Flourishing, Law Students, Leadership, Neurodivergence, Resilience

October is ADHD Awareness Month and with lawyers reporting roughly double the rates of the general adult population, we're highlighting how its powers can be harnessed. 12.5% of lawyers reported having ADHD in the landmark 2016 study on lawyer…

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Legal Billing: Making Payment Plans Pay Off [Webinar]

October 26, 2021
Law Office Finance, Law Office Management & Operations, Webinars for Busy Lawyers

Get the keys to success with using payment plans in your legal billing from Charity Anastasio, Esq. with this 39-minute installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers. With 81% of legal consumers seeking payment plans, and 56% of them reporting…

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2021: Notes for the Legal Profession

October 14, 2021

October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence is sharing the theme No Survivor Justice Without Racial Justice for this year's Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Its Domestic Violence Awareness Project explains further,…