Will brain-monitoring technology influence the practice of law?
A report written for The Law Society, an independent professional body for solicitors in the UK, examines the impact of neurotechnology on the practice of law. From a business of [...]
New York state first to mandate CLE in cybersecurity, privacy and data protection
The one-credit cybersecurity requirement, which does not increase the overall number of CLE hours required for New York attorneys, creates two types of cybersecurity training, one focused on ethics and [...]
Is it time for a website redesign?
With thousands of legal websites on the internet, simply having a site is not enough to distinguish one firm from its competitors. Success in enhancing a firm’s brand and generating leads demands a well-designed site that reflects a professional image, clearly communicates expertise and offers a stellar user experience capable of inspiring each visitor to take the next step toward becoming a client.
Law firm planning: 5 ways to get ready for the new year
Nicole Black The holiday season is already upon us, and you know what that means: 2022 is right around the corner. Is your law firm ready for whatever [...]
Survey results: Law firm resiliency increased during the remote work transition
Nicole Black The pandemic and its effects have dramatically affected the legal industry and will undoubtedly continue to have a long-term impact on how legal work is conducted [...]
Finding ways to show team members you care
The success of any law firm hinges on its people. No successful law firm was ever built on the backs of average team members. If team members know that you truly care about them, they can flourish. When that happens, a law firm can truly accomplish great things.
Tight job market puts firms in scramble for legal talent
Not long ago, the law profession had developed a reputation for being a barren job market saturated with attorneys, especially for young associates. But backed by evidence of healthy hiring and recruiting practices, many in the industry are saying that the sun is starting to shine again.
Clients are like any other consumer: they want to feel valued
The number one reason lawyers receive ethical complaints is for not communicating with their clients. But while regular and consistent communication may avoid ethical problems, more is needed in order to truly “wow” clients.
Another remote working ethics opinion
We're heading into a “new normal” and the way the business was conducted before the pandemic is likely a thing of the past. Given that reality, it's no surprise that since the very start of the pandemic, ethics committees across the country have handed down opinions on how to work remotely while maintaining ethical compliance.
Handle with care accommodation requests for remote work
As a result of a first-of-its-kind case filed recently by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, employers may soon get a glimpse at the administrative body’s attitude toward the future of work-from-home arrangements.
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