In times that have required us to adapt our services to the digital space as much as possible, it's important your law firm website is accessible to all users. Internet accessibility lawsuits recently exploded across the nation, filed individually…
It's normal for us to think we're unlikely to be affected by a disaster, but the climate is changing and so are our odds. If you aren't on top of disaster planning in your law practice, don't wait. The…
Using best practices for naming files in your law practice can save you time and frustration. The Law Practice Management & Technology Division at the Chicago Bar Association produced a helpful tutorial shared below. Ivy B. Grey (author of American…
Is a data breach in your law practice inevitable? Understand the common elements of a breach and plan to minimize risks to your clients and business. We thank Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek at Sensei Enterprises, Inc. for this…
High stress in the legal profession is old news confirmed with recent research sparking the formation of the National Task Force on Lawyer Well-Being. Find out how to handle stress better by changing how you understand threat perception. The dictionary definition…
Effective September 1, 2018, new Rule 1.15A sheds light on what exactly the Client's File actually is and how long lawyers need to preserve them. Find the answers to your questions here. On June 7, 2018, the SJC adopted an…
Entity selection is one of your first, foundational decisions as a law practice startup, and you want to get it right. Entity selection is always one of the first considerations in starting a law practice, and it's worth your time…
We're starting off a series on Startup Questions with one of the most common inquiries we hear: legal malpractice insurance requirements for Massachusetts attorneys. Massachusetts does not require legal malpractice insurance for attorneys. However, it is highly recommended to mitigate the cost…