Practice Management

In the battle for net neutrality, the A2J community is notably quiet

The battle over net neutrality is opening new fronts.

Just a few weeks ago, the U.S. Department of Justice sued California to stop its new net neutrality law from going into effect.

Oct 22, 2018 6:00 AM CDT

Knowledge sharing starts with trust

Ari Kaplan spoke with Hélène Russell, a U.K.-based knowledge management specialist and the founder of The Knowledge Business. She helps law firms with knowledge sharing and learning challenges through her books, training and consulting.

Oct 19, 2018 6:00 AM CDT

As some employers offer ‘pawternity leave,’ Susman Godfrey joins the pack

Susman Godfrey sees no reason to keep its lawyers on a short leash.

The law firm offers unlimited paid parental leave and unlimited vacation to associates. And the vacation…

Oct 18, 2018 7:00 AM CDT

Does a diverse bench really matter?

It has been said that justice is blind, and for the legal profession, that is the hope and the ideal that we believe in. Unfortunately, in reality “justice” has many factors that influence outcomes, and the lack of diversity on the bench can lead to unjust results.

Oct 18, 2018 6:00 AM CDT

ABA ethics opinion offers guidance on data breaches

Lawyers have to safeguard client data and notify clients of a data breach, and the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility has issued a formal opinion that reaffirms that duty.

Oct 17, 2018 4:20 PM CDT

Could 80 percent of cases be resolved through online dispute resolution? (podcast)

Perhaps in five to seven years, as Colin Rule sees it, half of U.S. citizens who file court cases will have access to online dispute resolution software walking them step by step through their matters, resolving up to 80 percent of cases.

Oct 17, 2018 7:00 AM CDT

Hurricane Michael survivors in Florida can call hotline for legal assistance

Hurricane Michael survivors can now call a hotline at 1-866-550-2929 to get legal help from volunteer lawyers.

The hotline is a partnership of the Disaster Legal Services Program of the…

Oct 16, 2018 1:13 PM CDT

New game lets players train AI to spot legal issues

Got a free minute? There’s a new game that will help train an artificial intelligence model to spot legal issues and help close the access-to-justice gap.

Oct 16, 2018 6:30 AM CDT

Florida lawyer who uses ‘Ever Argued With a Woman?’ slogan sues law firm for alleged infringement

Bartow, Florida, lawyer Melissa Wilson uses the slogan “Ever Argued With a Woman?” and she is not afraid to argue about it.

In a federal suit filed Tuesday, Wilson…

Oct 12, 2018 1:15 PM CDT

North Carolina order opens up pro bono opportunities to serve Hurricane Florence victims

As our concerns are with those in the path of Hurricane Michael, lawyers across America are eligible for a pro bono opportunity made possible by a recent order of the North Carolina Supreme Court. The order permits out-of-state lawyers to temporarily provide pro bono legal services to low- to moderate-income North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Florence.

Oct 11, 2018 4:35 PM CDT

DoNotPay app aims to help users sue anyone in small claims court—without a lawyer

Updated: A new update to an existing chatbot app promises to allow users to "sue anyone in small claims court for up to $25,000 without the help of a lawyer," though early users warn of technical bugs and legal and ethical concerns.

Oct 10, 2018 9:30 AM CDT

Have an innovative idea to serve community legal needs? This ABE grant program could be for you

Applications are open for the American Bar Endowment's Opportunity Grant Program, which gives one-time monetary awards to innovative legal services or research programs offered by nonprofit groups. Previous Opportunity Grant awardees include Kentucky's Legal Aid of the Bluegrass, which used the money to buy a Mercedes Sprinter van outfitted with a mobile law office, and the Minnesota Organization on Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, which started a medical-legal partnership embedded in a diagnostic clinic for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.

Oct 10, 2018 6:00 AM CDT

Voice-activated time-tracking assistant Tali wins $100K in Clio’s Launch//Code competition

Tali, a voice-based time tracker, won Clio’s inaugural Launch//Code competition, taking home the $100,000 prize.

Clio chief executive officer Jack Newton announced the winner during his closing remarks at…

Oct 9, 2018 9:25 AM CDT

Let’s trash ‘data dump’ litigation ploys

Lawyers become their own worst enemies when they abandon reasonable discovery compromise to chase the ever-elusive smoking gun. A second misconception that has to go is that only the manual review of produced documents will suffice.

Oct 5, 2018 6:00 AM CDT

Clio acquires Lexicata, launches customer relationship product Clio Grow

Clio has acquired Lexicata, a cloud-based client intake and management tool, and is launching Clio Grow, a customer relationship management feature.

The announcement was made Thursday morning by Clio CEO…

Oct 4, 2018 1:36 PM CDT