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Readers Write About Client Experiences – Good and Bad

Responses from readers provide insight to client relations and office management. Read More +

A Father’s Day Tribute to Great Parenting

Great parenting tips from a son reflecting on his father Read More +

John Hester: Celebrating 30 Years of Service

An interview with John Hester looking back on 30 years with Lawyers Mutual Read More +

The Secret to Making Your Practice Bloom

Tips for a better client client experience Read More +

The Ethics of Cloud Computing and Software as a Service

Tips for using cloud services ethically Read More +

Understanding Important Cyber Security Issues

How well do you understand your data security? If you’re confused by all the issues needing to be addressed, you’re not alone. Recent events at Sony Entertainment show that anyone is vulnerable if they don’t keep their systems updated. Credit card data theft at large stores such as Target and… Read More +

Frauds and Scams that Target Lawyer Trust Accounts

The State Bar continues to receive reports of frauds and scams on lawyer trust accounts resulting in six-figure losses. The three major types of scams are 1) Email initiated counterfeit bank checks 2) Forged trust account checks, and 3) Compromised wire instructions. The following is a brief s… Read More +

Client’s Guide to Understanding a Lawyer’s Trust Account

Have you found yourself stuck or at a loss for words when trying to explain your trust account to clients? Especially trying to explain the trust account in terms your clients will understand (i.e., non legalese talk)? As lawyers, you have lots of resources and CLE’s available to you to help … Read More +

Do You Have Bugs Bunny For a Client?

Bugs Bunny might be one of the most popular cartoon characters of all time, but you wouldn’t want him as a client. He’s a cocky, brash, know-it-all. He has an annoying habit of showing up at inopportune moments without an appointment. He’s addicted to carrots. Worst of all, he doesn’t … Read More +

New Style for Spring: Updated Appellate Style Manual

New Style for Spring: Updated Appellate Style Manual An updated version of the Appellate Style Manual was recently published by the Bar Association’s Appellate Rules Committee. This useful resource provides sample documents and practical notes for drafting records on appeal, briefs, writs, an… Read More +