With powerful recommendations for employers to support flexibility post-pandemic recently released by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being, we're sharing an overview of what law firms need to consider as we balance remote and in-person work…
The ABA issued Formal Opinion 498, "Virtual Practice," on March 10, 2021, offering guidance on lawyers' responsibilities relevant specifically to the use of technologies for virtual practice and the supervision thereof. The virtual practice of law exploded with the…
The right tech can provide critical flexibility for lawyers, whether you are just getting started or want to optimize your operations. For nearly a year, most of us have been working remotely because of Covid-19, and many of us…
The ABA issued Formal Opinion 495, "Lawyers Working Remotely," on Dec. 16, 2020, providing guidance for lawyers working remotely in a different jurisdiction. As many lawyers have been working remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic, some have been working in…
Guidance to help you improve the effectiveness and efficiency of your virtual meetings, as many of us continue to work remotely due to Covid-19. Virtual meetings, the current way to communicate and work together, come with obstacles that are…
Legal competence requires navigating new systems in a Covid-19 world and beyond. Rule 1.1 of the SJC’s Rules of Professional Conduct for lawyers, says that lawyers “shall provide competent representation to a client. Competent representation requires the legal knowledge,…
Lawyers working remotely need to ensure their tech is set up for compliance and efficiency. We thank Sharon D. Nelson, Esq., John W. Simek, and Michael C. Mashke at Sensei Enterprises, Inc. for this helpful guest post! . . …
The Massachusetts COVID-19 Pro Bono Portal is a statewide tool connecting attorneys and law students to pro bono opportunities related to the pandemic. A new tool is improving access to justice related to the Covid-19 crisis, as described on…
Essential considerations for keeping your law practice safe as Massachusetts moves through phases of reopening. As Covid-19 rates spike in unpredictable patterns following reopening efforts and protests against police brutality have just begun, Massachusetts entered Phase 2 of reopening…
Get practical tips for success during these challenging times from Elise Holtzman, Esq. in this 32-minute installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers. The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way solo and small firms are doing business and, in some…