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Court Denies Solo Lawyer’s Last Minute Adjournment Request - Noting Availability of Freelance Lawyers to Assist
Sole practitioners face different challenges than lawyers working at larger firms. Often sole practitioners must bear the responsibility for all aspects of their client files, while also having to deal with the demanding administrative side of a law practice. They may not have the resources to hire...
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Black-Owned Businesses Your Law Firm Can Support (a running list)
Are you a law firm that wants to financially support Black-owned businesses? Below is a brief list of ways you and your law firm can do so. Do you have more to add? Email us or comment and we will add it to our list. Client and/or Staff Gifts Seventh and Oak: Candles BIPOC Box: Box of branded...
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Four Day Work Week for Lawyers: A Fantasy or Reality?
Have you ever dreamed of a four-day work week? You are not the only one. ​Several countries have tested a shortened work week with mixed, but mostly positive, results (including Iceland, Spain, Sweden, and Germany). Individual companies have also tried reducing their work week (Microsoft...
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Five Google Workspace Features you Should be Using as a Lawyer
Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (previously known as G Suite) are the primary two systems available for lawyers and law firms. While most lawyers are familiar with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace offers a competitive option that should not be overlooked. If you and your firm use Office, below...
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Leveraging LinkedIn As a Lawyer
LinkedIn is a large professional online platform full of resources and, when used correctly, has lots of opportunities for lawyers wanting to expand their network and get new clients. If you only use one of the many social media options out there, it should be LinkedIn. Unlike other social media platforms,...