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…
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…
Difficult clients can create a range of well-being problems for lawyers, with everything from emotional to financial impacts. Some difficult clients are easier to spot than others, and experience helps. Still, even lawyers who have been in practice for…
What do you do as a lawyer when you can't find your client? This article was originally published by the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers here in September 2020, and was written by Christine P. Deshler, Director of the Attorney…
An all-or-nothing approach often gets in the way of adopting and implementing legal tech -- fortunately, there are better options. This article first appeared as part of the ‘Tech from the Trenches’ series in the ABA’s Law Practice Magazine, in The…
For the many lawyers using Microsoft 365 and haven't already, it's time to find out what the Microsoft Secure Score is and get ready to improve yours. We thank Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek at Sensei Enterprises, Inc. for…
With cybersecurity threats on the rise, lawyers need to stay aware and plan accordingly. We thank Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek at Sensei Enterprises, Inc. for this helpful guest post! . . . A Warning for…
Failing to communicate is often cited as the top source of complaints against lawyers -- focus on the essentials to stay both compliant and effective. The challenge of keeping up with the growing number of communication paths offered by…
Cybersecurity can be overwhelming for lawyers. Get essential tips from legal IT experts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek with this 28-minute installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers. Law firms are anxious to keep their data confidential…
The ABA issued Formal Opinion 498, "Virtual Practice," on March 10, 2021, offering guidance on lawyers' responsibilities relevant specifically to the use of technologies for virtual practice and the supervision thereof. The virtual practice of law exploded with the…