As you may already know, depositions are intended as tools of discovery. The purpose of a deposition is to find out what the witness knows and to preserve the testimony for a later date. A deposition is recorded word-for-word by a court reporter, who produces a transcript that is admissible in court. Typically, the questions [...]
Law offices need to function at top efficiency in order to serve as reliable and trustworthy advocates for their clients. Leading law firms cannot run at top-speed if the office space they operate from is cluttered and disorganized. If clutter is cutting back on your law firm’s productivity, you can improve the output of work [...]
Legal ethics you learned in law school haven’t changed in their nature or intent for many decades, but recent changes in the legal industry mean that those same legal practices have to be applied differently in response to new, developing technological situations. The information age is changing the way lawyers approach many areas of their [...]
Technology is constantly evolving, and legal technology is no exception to the rule. Of course, the legal industry is deeply traditional and slow to change. However, the past decade has seen broad adaptation and acceptance of tools such as trial presentation animations and remote depositions. With proper use, these technological tools can lead to unparalleled [...]
When you look back at the past year, how would you define your law firm branding? Did you invest in marketing or define your workplace culture? If you’re like most firms, you didn’t spend much time thinking about branding. In fact, you may think branding is unnecessary because you’re already managing a full caseload. However, [...]
How does your firm currently handle research needs? Is the task performed by attorneys and paralegals? While some firms employ a research attorney who is fully devoted to research and writing, most opt to handle the workload internally. Unfortunately, this decision can lead to problems as your case makes its way to a judge. In [...]
Court reporters are the backbone of the legal system. From hearings to trials to depositions, virtually all court proceedings require the presence of a court reporter. Now, in the face of incredibly high demand, the legal system is facing a shortage of qualified reporters. Today, we’ll attempt to shed light on the root cause of [...]
Most firms value close relationships with their clients. Each positive interaction leads to greater job satisfaction on the part of the client and greater investment on the part of the attorney. In fact, many firms work hard to cultivate these strong, mutually beneficial relationships. Over the past year, one tactic to improve client satisfaction has [...]
Productivity is one of the most valuable skills that you’ll ever master. Eliminating distractions and maximizing output is critical to a successful career. Unfortunately, it can be easy for paralegals to become overburdened by the minutiae, leading to a lapse in productivity. Today, we’re sharing some tips to help you reclaim your day! Cut [...]
Across industries, employees report occasional feelings of exhaustion, stress, and helplessness. Taken together, these feelings are more commonly known as – “burnout.” While burnout can affect an individual in virtually any position, legal professionals are particularly vulnerable due to their high-stress and intellectually demanding caseloads. To help you avoid burnout, we asked members of our [...]
