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New York Law Journal

The Principles of Meeting and Conferring

Almost every case will involve disputes with opposing counsel, and resolution of these disputes can sometimes be achieved through successful meet and confer efforts. But often you don't need to go guns blazing into every meet and confer in order to achieve the best result for your client.
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Rookie Attorney Accused of Stealing Law Firm's Clients to Go Solo

The trial court findings said the firm demonstrated the attorney might have improperly taken and should return confidential/proprietary information. It required the lawyer to provide a list of clients originating from the firm.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Two Lawyers Move to Establish Tax Controversy Practice at Morris Manning in Atlanta

'It will service those clients that are unlucky enough to have enhanced scrutiny,' Barclay Taylor said.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

Former Ga. Officials Join the Partnerships of 2 Southeast Law Firms—and Other 'On the Move' News

Plus, two Atlanta attorneys were recently appointed to federal and legal industry boards operating on a national scale.
5 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Houston Lawyer Claims His Associate Betrayed Him

Allegedly unbeknownst to the firm, the associate filed a motion to withdraw, and told the presiding judge that the client had retained other lawyers, the complaint claims.
3 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Former Lewis Brisbois Leaders Talk Launching New Firm, Recruiting Colleagues With 'Jerry Maguire Speech'

Starting your own law firm can be daunting. Just ask the former leaders of Lewis Brisbois who founded Barber Ranen to avoid the pitfalls that often befall Big Law firms.
9 minute read

Legaltech News

LEDES Announces Updated E-Billing XML Standards, New UTBMS Patent Prosecution Codes

The new XML format standards look to be more versatile and better account for the use of different currencies in e-billing, while the new Patent Prosecution Codes aim to be "more practical and internationally relevant."
3 minute read

Legaltech News

Practice Management Technology, Vendor: NetDocuments

"Legal innovation means continual forward motion, knocking down the status quo, and delivering technology that helps legal professionals do their very best work," says Michelle Spencer, Lead Product Marketing Manager at NetDocuments.
3 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Law Firm Feud Erupts Over Clients when Partner Joins Competition

The firm allegedly would not honor the 30-day notice period, and terminated the former partner immediately, the attorney's reply to the writ stated. The firm also instantly allegedly locked the attorney out of her computer and escorted off the premises, according to court records.
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

LegalEdge: Becoming Maximally Efficient

Here are five tips for improving your workflow management and productivity.
4 minute read

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