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August 30, 2024 CLEPodcast
Navigating Client Fee Disputes Using Arbitration
Powered by RedCircle While most attorney-client relationships end without disputes over fees, disagreements can sometimes develop. These disputes often result Read More
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August 9, 2024 CLEPodcast
Improving the Delivery of Legal Services by Finding Your Purpose
Powered by RedCircle Many lawyers struggle with the pressures of practicing law and the impact it has on their mental Read More
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July 24, 2024 CLEPodcast
Avoiding HR Issues to Better Run Your Firm
Powered by RedCircle As an attorney, you rely on your staff, but HR issues with your staff can catch you Read More
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April 19, 2024 CLEVideo
AI Unveiled: Legal Implications and Ethical Considerations
COURSE NUMBER 8437 CLE Approved by The Florida Bar for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit including 1.0 hour Read More
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February 26, 2024 CLEPodcast
Bar Rules You May Not Be Aware Of: Guidance for Avoiding Disciplinary Actions
Powered by RedCircle The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar detail the required procedures and the professional conduct of our members. Read More
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November 7, 2023 CLEVideo
Culture, Context, and Critical Hope: Considerations for Attorney Mental Wellbeing
COURSE NUMBER 8177 CLE Approved by The Florida Bar for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit including 1.0 hour Read More
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October 30, 2023 CLEPodcast
Are Law Firms Rethinking Their Remote Work Policies?
Powered by RedCircle Beginning in March of 2020, the pandemic transformed every aspect of our lives. For most of us Read More
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September 20, 2023 CLEVideo
When Meditation Doesn’t Work: Practical Solutions for Managing Burnout
COURSE NUMBER 8022 CLE Approved by The Florida Bar for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit including 1.0 hour Read More
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August 28, 2023 Article
Disaster Resources
The survival of your office in the face of a disaster relies on effective disaster planning. It’s important to remember Read More
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June 12, 2023 CLEVideo
A Guide to Law Firm Succession Planning: From Emergency Plans to Exit Strategies
COURSE NUMBER 7555 CLE Approved by The Florida Bar for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit including 1.0 hour Read More
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May 19, 2023 CLEVideo
Harnessing the Power of Stress; Developing Grit and a Growth Mindset
COURSE NUMBER 7377 CLE Approved by The Florida Bar for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit including 1.0 hour Read More
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September 27, 2021 CLEPodcast
Is It Time to Outsource Your HR and Get Back to Practicing Law?
Powered by RedCircle Here at the Practice Resource Center, we frequently get calls from lawyers who are thinking about starting Read More
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September 24, 2021 CLEVideo
How to Run a Lean Law Firm: Business Tips from the World’s Most Profitable Businesses
Course Number 5576 CLE Approved for .5 hours of General CLE Credit. Description Want to know the simplest way to Read More
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August 10, 2021 CLEVideo
Attorney Mental Health First Aid
Course Number 3621 CLE Approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit and 1.0 hour of Mental Health & Wellness Read More
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July 22, 2021 CLEVideo
Reporting and Analytics for Legal 101: What Every Law Firm Needs to Know
Course Number 5405 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit. Description Most law firms just grind out work. Read More
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June 28, 2021 CLEPodcast
The Impact of Secondary Trauma in the Legal Profession
Powered by RedCircle Helping others gives a lawyer’s work meaning but carrying the weight of their client’s stress and trauma Read More
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May 18, 2021 CLEVideo
Law Firm Billing with Fewer Headaches and More Revenue
Course Number 4956 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hours of Technology. Description Every minute Read More
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April 26, 2021 CLEPodcast
A Practical Guide to Parental Leave for Your Firm
Powered by RedCircle In 2020 the Florida Supreme Court adopted a presumptive three-month parental leave rule for many court cases Read More
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March 23, 2021 CLEVideo
“Happy” vs. Healthy – How Toxic Positivity Could be Affecting Your Practice
Course Number 4652 CLE Approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Mental Health & Wellness Read More
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March 23, 2021 Article
Phone Call Attacks & Scams
Overview When you think of cyber criminals, you probably think of an evil mastermind sitting behind a computer launching sophisticated Read More
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February 22, 2021 CLEPodcast
Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
Powered by RedCircle The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal system links all of the 20 judicial circuit courts, the 5 District Read More
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January 25, 2021 CLEPodcast
Court Reporting: An Attorney’s Guide
Powered by RedCircle Many of our listeners are new, solo, or small firm attorneys, so we like to explore and Read More
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December 28, 2020 CLEPodcast
The Greatest Hits of 2020: Rules, Ethics Opinions, Recommendations, Member Benefits, & More!
2020 has been an unprecedented time of change for everyone and needless to say, there is a lot to talk Read More
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December 17, 2020 Article
Florida Bar Ethics Opinion – Responding to Online Reviews
PLEASE READ: Florida Bar Ethics Opinion 20-1 “A lawyer may not disclose information relating to a client’s representation in response Read More
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November 30, 2020 ArticleCLEPodcast
The Florida Registered Paralegal: A Valuable Firm Asset
Back in 2006 when the idea of a Florida Registered Paralegal program was being considered, Judge Ross Goodman who was Read More
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November 17, 2020 CLEVideo
Using Skilled Interpreters
Course Number 4271 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit. Description Learn how many language certifications exist in Read More
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November 17, 2020 Video
Questions to Ask When Buying Legal Malpractice Insurance in Florida
Aaron H. Wallace, Esq., Marketing Director of Florida Lawyers Mutual Insurance Company, discusses considerations to make when selecting a malpractice Read More
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October 9, 2020 Article
Hiring an Interpreter for a Legal Proceeding
When hiring an interpreter for a legal proceeding, there are a few things attorneys should consider. Law firms should request Read More
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October 2, 2020 CLEPodcast
The Florida Lawyers Helpline 833-FL1-WELL
Practicing law was stressful enough before COVID-19 exacerbated the anxiety and depression that can come from worrying about finances, job Read More
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September 28, 2020 CLEPodcast
Elevating Happiness and Increasing Success with Emotional Intelligence
While many lawyers likely credit much of their success to their high IQ’s, studies have shown that the happiest and Read More
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September 8, 2020 Article
Yes, You Are a Target
Overview Many people mistakenly believe they are not a target for cyber attackers: that they, their systems, or accounts do Read More
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July 22, 2020 Article
Clio Blog | Organization for Lawyers: How to Get Organized and Get More Done
By: Karla J. Eckardt, Practice Management Advisor LegalFuel: The Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar Organization for lawyers can Read More
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June 29, 2020 CLEPodcast
The Rules of Retiring, Going Inactive, or Closing a Firm
As we’ve discussed in previous episodes and articles, COVID-19 has prompted law firms to reassess their business continuity plans with Read More
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June 22, 2020 CLEPodcast
The Science of Working From Home
The Florida Bar Podcast welcomes Judge Robert Hilliard, Rebecca Bandy, and Jack Newton to explore their perspectives on the legal Read More
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April 30, 2020 CLEPodcast
How to Designate an Inventory Lawyer — Rule 1-3.8 for Florida Lawyers
Patricia Savitz explains the Florida Bar’s requirement for members to designate an inventory lawyer under Rule 1-3.8. The Florida Bar’s Read More
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April 21, 2020 CLEVideo
Keep Calm and Lawyer On – Top Tools and Resources for Remote Work
Course Number 3928 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hours of Technology Description Presenters: Mark Read More
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March 26, 2020 Article
WHD: COVID-19 and the American Workplace
U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic The Wage and Hour Division provides information on common issues employers Read More
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March 11, 2020 CLEPodcast
EAPs and the Bar: Providing Mental Health Services to Attorneys
George Martin and Lisa Hardy explain the many types of help available to attorneys through an employee assistance program. The Florida Read More
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March 5, 2020 Article
Former Client Rips You Online? Respond With Caution
Since the date of this writing, the Florida Bar has published Ethics Advisory Opinion 20-1 which addresses the disclosure of Read More
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February 24, 2020 CLEVideo
How to Boost Revenues and Client Satisfaction with Online Payments
Course Number 3841 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit and 1 hour of Technology. Description There’s a Read More
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February 19, 2020 Article
Alternative Pricing Models [Guest Post]
We thank the Lawyerist.com team for this guest post. For years, law firms have been using the billable hour to Read More
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February 18, 2020 Article
Passphrases
Background Passwords are something you use almost every day, from accessing your email or banking online to purchasing goods or Read More
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February 17, 2020 Article
ABA LPM: Succession Planning for Your Next Firm Administrator
It’s time to document crucial day-to-day information and craft a succession plan for your next administrator. By: Cynthia Thomas Many firms Read More
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February 11, 2020 Article
Lock Down Your Login
The process of authentication, or proving who you are, is key to protecting your information, such as your email, social Read More
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February 3, 2020 CLEVideo
How to Grow Your Law Firm Through Referral Alliances
Course Number 3801 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit Description Expert Lessons from Setting 400 Referral Partner Read More
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January 21, 2020 Article
Staying Secure on the Road
We want you to be able to make the most of technology at all times, including when you travel. In Read More
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December 23, 2019 Article
3 Baby Steps to Organize Your Systems and Procedures [Guest Post]
We thank Aaron Street from the Lawyerist.com team for this guest post. Your firm is moving fast and you’re doing Read More
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November 12, 2019 CLEPodcast
A Conversation About Professionalism
Panelists Ashlea Edwards, Judge Paul Huck, Judge Nelly Khouzam, and Kara Rockenbach join moderator Michael Tanner to discuss current issues Read More
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November 7, 2019 CLEVideo
LegalFuel Speaker Series: Requests for Time Off: How Caregiving is Changing the Workforce and Impacting Your Firm
Course Number 3724 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit. Speaker Amanda Singleton Description As our population ages, Read More
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October 23, 2019 CLEPodcast
Is Your Firm a Hostile Work Environment? and Other Employment Law Violations
Deborah Minnis discusses considerations for Title VII and other antidiscrimination statutes in the law firm setting. Employment law violations happen Read More
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October 4, 2019 CLEVideo
How to Work Remotely and Still Run a Successful Law Firm
Course Number 3690 CLE Approved by The Florida Bar for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit including 1.0 hour of Read More
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September 5, 2019 CLEVideo
The Lean Law Firm Close-Up: Eliminating Waste and Bottlenecks
Course Number 3647 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit. Description Want to know the simplest way to Read More
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August 29, 2019 Article
WHAT WOULD YOU DO TODAY IF YOU KNEW A HURRICANE WAS GOING TO HIT YOUR HOME OR PRACTICE TOMORROW? [Guest Post]
We thank Brian C Sparks of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section and The Florida Bar Journal for Read More
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August 29, 2019 CLEPodcast
What Your Law Firm Administrator Should Know to Run Your Firm: Benefits of ALA
Debra Elsbury discusses the importance of utilizing the skills of a legal administrator to boost the success of your law firm. Read More
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August 6, 2019 Document
Retirement/Closing a Law Office Checklist
Visit LegalFuel’s Document Library – curated by the Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar – for more Read More
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July 22, 2019 CLEVideo
The Ethics of Communicating with Clients Via Text Messages
Course Number 3596 CLE Approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit, 1.0 hour of Ethics CLE credit, 1.0 hour Read More
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July 2, 2019 CLEPodcast
The Science Behind the Attorney Mental Health Crisis
Anne Brafford talks about going from big law to psychology, her book, “Positive Professionals,” and discusses the various aspects of Read More
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June 13, 2019 CLEVideo
LegalFuel Speaker Series: How to Take Your Practice to the Next Level
Course Number 3292 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit. Speaker Christian Searcy Description Course Agenda Introduction Building Read More
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June 12, 2019
Visit The Florida Bar’s Health and Wellness Center
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May 14, 2019 CLEVideo
LegalFuel Speaker Series: Building a Gold Reputation
Course Number 3250 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit and 1 hour of Professionalism. Speaker Eugene K. Read More
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April 26, 2019 CLEVideo
A 12-Month Plan for Going Paperless
Course Number 3330 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit and 1 hour of Technology. Description Going paperless: Read More
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April 15, 2019 CLEPodcast
The State of Professionalism in the Legal Industry
How well are guidelines for professionalism understood by lawyers? In this episode of the Florida Bar Podcast, hosts Christine Bilbrey Read More
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March 25, 2019 CLEVideo
LegalFuel Speaker Series: Making the Jump: A Step-By-Step Guide On How to Launch Your Law Firm
Course Number 3248 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit, 0.5 hours of Ethics, and 0.5 hours of Read More
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March 8, 2019 CLEVideo
Are You Lawyering or Laboring? 7 Steps to Reduce Interruptions & Chores and Run a Highly Productive Law Firm
Course Number 3288 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit and 1 hour of Technology. Description Presented by: Read More
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March 7, 2019 CLEPodcast
What Attorneys Need to Know about Hiring, Evaluating, and Terminating Employees
How can law firms attract good employees and keep them? In this episode of the Florida Bar Podcast, hosts Christine Read More
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February 19, 2019 Article
Helping Others Secure Themselves
Many of us feel comfortable with technology, to include how to use it safely and securely. However, other coworkers, friends Read More
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February 12, 2019 Article
Email Oops, and How to Avoid Them
Overview Email is still one of the primary ways we communicate, both in our personal and professional lives. However, we Read More
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February 11, 2019 CLEVideo
The Highly Energized, Engaged, and Effective Attorney
Course Number 1805203N CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE credit including 1 hour of Mental Health & Wellness Read More
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February 11, 2019 CLEPodcast
Exploring the Roles of the Florida Board of Bar Examiners
Many people are not aware that the Florida Bar and the Florida Board of Bar Examiners are two separate entities. Read More
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February 6, 2019 CLEVideo
LegalFuel Speaker Series: Enhanced Results through Effective Communication
Course Number 3243 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit. Speaker Debbie Lundberg Description Session Goal: Consider & Read More
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January 29, 2019 Article
Search Yourself Online
Overview You most likely have heard how important it is to protect your privacy and the information you share online. Read More
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January 25, 2019 CLEVideo
Technology Ethics for Attorneys
Course Number 3239 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit, 1 hour of Technology, and 1 hour of Read More
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December 26, 2018 Article
Year-End Strategic Planning for 2019 [Guest Post]
We thank the Lawyerist.com team for this guest post. There’s no better time to reflect on what matters most through Read More
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December 17, 2018 Article
Year-End Finances, Budgeting, and Legal Accounting [Guest Post]
We thank the Lawyerist.com team for this guest post. The end of the year is a critical time for your Read More
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December 12, 2018 CLEVideo
LegalFuel Speaker Series: Five Simple Lessons to Help You Earn More, Stress Less, and Be Awesome
Course Number 3187 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit including 1 hour of Mental Health & Wellness Read More
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December 10, 2018 Article
How to Convert Website Visitors into Potential Clients [Guest Post]
We thank the Lawyerist.com team for this guest post. Your potential clients are searching online for your legal services. When Read More
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December 5, 2018 Article
How to Find Your Client Niche With Personas [Guest Post]
We thank the Lawyerist.com team for this guest post. One thing is for certain: You can’t have a successful law Read More
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November 20, 2018 Article
Social Engineering
A common misconception most people have about cyber attackers is that they use only highly advanced tools and techniques to Read More
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November 6, 2018 CLEVideo
LegalFuel Speaker Series: Cybersecurity for the Everyday Lawyer
COURSE NUMBER 3128 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hours of Technology CLE credit and Read More
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November 6, 2018 CLEPodcast
What Lawyers Need to Know about Cybersecurity
Lawyers are in the business of holding sensitive and personal information, so they are prime targets for data breaches. Do Read More
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October 26, 2018 CLEVideo
The Importance of Online Reviews for Lawyers
Course Number 3175 CLE Approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit and 1.0 hours of Technology. Description According to Read More
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October 16, 2018 Article
Unbundled Legal Services [Guest Post]
We thank the Lawyerist.com team for this guest post. The legal market around the world is changing rapidly. Clients are Read More
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September 27, 2018 CLEVideo
LegalFuel Speaker Series: Ten Ways to Avoid Bar Discipline
Course Number 3101 CLE Approved for 0.5 hours of General CLE Credit including 0.5 hours of Ethics CLE credit. Description Read More
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September 26, 2018 Podcast
Lawyer Discipline
When Florida lawyers behave unethically, The Florida Bar steps in to ensure that justice is served. In this episode of The Read More
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September 24, 2018 Article
Law Firm SEO in 2018 [Guest Post]
We thank the Lawyerist.com team for this guest post. When it comes to search engines, it’s important to know where Read More
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September 14, 2018 CLEVideo
Preparing Your Law Firm for Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters
COURSE NUMBER 3143 CLE Approved for 1 hour of General CLE Credit and .5 hours of Technology. DESCRIPTION Lawyers can’t Read More
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September 6, 2018 Article
Don’t Let the Next Hurricane Put You Out of Business
By: Christine Bilbrey Senior Practice Management Advisor at The Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar If you have been Read More
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August 17, 2018 CLEVideo
Key Law Firm Profitability Metrics Every Lawyer Should Know
This course has been approved for 1.0 hours of General CLE Credit. Course Number 3105. Ever wonder how much Read More
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August 14, 2018 Article
The Paperless Law Office [Guest Post]
Guest post by Lawyerist.com Though many law firms are still considering going paperless, the idea is nothing new to the Read More
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August 2, 2018 CLEVideo
The Next Frontier: Florida’s e-Courts – Everything You Always Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask
This course has been approved for 3.0 hours of General CLE credit including 3.0 hours of Technology CLE credit. Course Read More
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July 31, 2018 Article
Design Your Firm for a Better Client Experience
Guest post by Lawyerist.com An exceptional client experience can drive home your firm’s know-how and dedication, not to mention improve Read More
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July 31, 2018 Article
Tips for Better Client Intake [Guest Post]
We thank the Lawyerist.com team for this guest post. Client intake is the most important task you will handle outside Read More
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July 27, 2018 CLEVideo
Organize Your Busy Firm (and Your Life!) With Calendaring Best Practices
COURSE NUMBER 3096 CLE Approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE Credit. SPEAKER Read More
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July 25, 2018 Article
E-Filing Resources for Florida Lawyers
E-Filing is a way to electronically transmit legal documents from an attorney or even a self-represented litigant to a court. Read More
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July 10, 2018 CLEVideo
Mental Health and Wellness of Florida Lawyers
Recent studies and statistics provide evidence of the problems Florida lawyers are facing. Just a fraction of the available data shows these issues can no longer be the elephant in the room. Lawyers lead the nation with the highest incidence of depression. Lawyers are 3.6 times more likely to suffer from depression than nonlawyers. The suicide rate of lawyers is double that of the general population.
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June 28, 2018 Article
Public Wi-Fi
With the prevalence of mobile device use and on-the-go communications, attorneys must be aware of the security challenges associated with Read More
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May 29, 2018 CLEPodcast
Mental Health First Aid Training
In todays episode, Joe Ankus gives his thoughts about mental health first aid training and what positive impacts it can have on law firms that use it.
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May 22, 2018 Article
Disaster Planning & Business Continuity
Effective disaster planning dictates whether your office will survive a disaster. Keep in mind that during a disaster, natural or Read More
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May 20, 2018 CLEVideo
Running a Better Law Firm Using Project Management
Managing your firm’s cases can be overwhelming, especially during times of growth and high-performance.
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May 18, 2018 Article
Practice Management Basics
So now that you have a law firm, how do you stay organized and best accomplish your clients’ goals? How Read More
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May 9, 2018 CLEVideo
How to Increase Profits and Stay Organized by Running a Lean Law Firm
It’s difficult for law firms these days: Client demands, increased competition, and the distractions of technology can put pressure on any business. Law firms that try to respond with very outdated “traditional” firm management techniques are greatly susceptible to falling victim to the chaos.
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May 9, 2018 CLEVideo
How to Manage Your Email Using Technology – and Get Your Time and Sanity Back
Managing email is easy when you have a clear set of boundaries and rules, and when you can “train” your inbox to do most of the sorting for you
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May 9, 2018 CLEVideo
All Rise: A Practical Guide to Lawyer Hope Health and Wellness
This is a free CLE video from The Florida Bar Special Committee on Mental Health & Wellness for Florida Lawyers.
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May 9, 2018 CLEVideo
Mindfulness & Lawyer Well-Being Insights and Tips for Practice
his engaging presentation on mindfulness offers a practical assessment of mindfulness in today’s world.
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May 8, 2018 CLEVideo
Professional Liability Insurance: Everything You Need to Ask
This seminar provides a discussion of the current trends in professional liability insurance, and what important policies and procedures you need to be aware of that may apply to your law practice.
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April 18, 2018 CLEVideo
Beyond Balance: Strategies for Professional & Personal Well-Being
Approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE credit including 1.0 hour of Mental Health & Wellness CLE credit. This Read More
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March 27, 2018 Podcast
Physical Security and Workplace Violence
Deputy M. Dean Crump talks about workplace violence and the importance of training employees to handle it properly. He discusses how to safely deal with terminations, physical security measures, and how to prepare for an active shooter situation.
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March 2, 2018 Article
Answers to Common Legal Malpractice Insurance Questions
Before you consider buying malpractice insurance, it is important to understand the basics of insuranceFindLaw’s article, ‘Answers to Common Legal Malpractice Read More
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February 27, 2018 CLEPodcast
Certification through the BLSE
Diana Kellogg, Jessica Malloy, and Steven Rubin talk about the BLSE including what the certification process looks like and why it’s important for attorneys.
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February 20, 2018 CLEVideo
How to Optimize your Billing and Collections to Make your Practice More Profitable
This webinar has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit. Course Number: 2846 If you’re looking for Read More
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January 31, 2018 CLEPodcast
Attorney Mental Health and Wellness
Larry Krieger expands on why attorneys often struggle with depression and the wellbeing factors that may lead to satisfaction in a legal career.
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January 25, 2018 Article
How The Florida Bar Can Help You Run A Better Practice
By Karla J. Eckardt, Practice Management Advisor We’re a month into 2018, and you’re probably still bursting with good vibes Read More
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January 23, 2018 Article
Client Service
Guest post by Lawyerist.com So much of legal marketing revolves around how to get clients—think leads and advertising—and how to keep Read More
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January 16, 2018 Article
Client Persona
Guest post by Lawyerist.com When you are trying to build—or expand—a law business, you need to think about what kind of Read More
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December 27, 2017 CLEPodcast
Navigating Ethics and Advertising
Elizabeth Clark Tarbert talks about The Florida Bar’s Ethics and Advertising Department, including their role with the Bar, common questions they are asked, and why lawyers shouldn’t be afraid to call them for advice.
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December 1, 2017 CLEVideo
The Flexible Law Firm
This webinar has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE Credit. Course Read More
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November 30, 2017 CLEPodcast
Year End Insurance Planning for Law Firms
Member Benefits CEO Chip Trefry talks about end of the year insurance planning for lawyers.
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November 30, 2017 Article
Year-End Review: Firm Finances
By Karla J. Eckardt, Practice Management Advisor Last month we discussed reviewing and updating your firm’s policies and procedures. In Read More
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October 31, 2017 Article
Halloween Edition: Law Office Policies & Procedures
By Karla J. Eckardt, Practice Management Advisor, LegalFuel The tapping, the visitor gently rapping at your door… it’s no raven. Read More
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September 29, 2017 Article
Consider Trying a Stripped-Down Version of Getting Things Done
Guest post by Lawyerist.com Getting Things Done—GTD to most of its fans—is a productivity method designed to keep you both focused Read More
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September 29, 2017 CLEVideo
Automate and Simplify Your Law Practice
This webinar has been approved for 1.0 hour of General CLE Credit including 1.0 hour of Technology CLE Credit. Course Read More
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September 28, 2017 CLEPodcast
Bar Complaints: Understanding the Process and How to Avoid Them
Shanell Schuyler discusses common complaints her office receives and how lawyers can avoid being the cause of these complaints.
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September 26, 2017 Article
Alternative Fee Arrangements May Help You Attract Clients
Guest post by Lawyerist.com These days, lawyers face stiff competition from other lawyers in most markets. That means it is often Read More
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August 28, 2017 CLEPodcast
The Power and Practice of Mindfulness
In this legal podcast, Scott Rogers talks about using mindfulness as a way to maintain well-being as a lawyer.
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February 20, 2017 Article
How Outsourcing and Automation Can Benefit Your Firm and Improve Your Work/Life Balance
By: Christine Bilbrey Senior Practice Management Advisor at The Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar Most lawyers hire a Read More
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February 10, 2017 Article
Can LegalFuel Recommend a Practice Management Software?
The Practice Resource Center of The Florida Bar cannot recommend a specific product, but we can guide you when you Read More
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December 15, 2016 Article
Law Firms in the Social Age
With over 270 million active users, a curated Twitter presence can be used for real-time organic advertising, a source of Read More
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September 9, 2016 Article
Advertising? Use your firm’s full name
A law firm cannot use an abbreviated version of its full name in ads when it uses the full name Read More
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September 8, 2016 Article
Closing a Solo Practice: An Exit To-Do List
This article originally appeared in the May/June 2011 issue of the ABA’s Law Practice Magazine. By Sheila Blackford and Peter Roberts Read More
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August 23, 2016 Video
Do I have to hire support staff right away? Or, can I go solo?
Liz McCausland, Owner of Liz McCausland, P.A., discusses considerations to make when deciding to hire support staff for your new Read More
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August 22, 2016 Article
What should I consider when closing my practice?
When you start preparations for closing your practice and / or your retirement, you need to do the following steps: Read More
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July 26, 2016 Article
What does the confidentiality rule address?
Rule 4-1.6 (the confidentiality rule) provides that, with certain limited exceptions, a lawyer “shall not reveal information relating to representation Read More
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July 26, 2016 Video
What are some considerations I should make when deciding to hire support staff?
Liz McCausland, Owner of Liz McCausland, P.A. and member of The Florida Bar Solo & Small Firm Section, discusses considerations Read More
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July 26, 2016 Video
Can I share an office space with a non-lawyer?
What are some considerations I should make to ensure I meet all Bar Ethics and Rules requirements when sharing office Read More
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July 6, 2016 Article
If a lawyer is leaving a firm, which clients to notify?
Rule 4-5.8 PROCEDURES FOR LAWYERS LEAVING LAW FIRMS AND DISSOLUTION OF LAW FIRMS Any firm clients for whom the lawyer Read More
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June 9, 2016 CLEVideo
Supercharging Your Profitability and Client Service
Recorded during The Florida Bar’s 2016 Annual Convention, this four hour course was presented by Rocket Matter and The Florida Read More
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May 23, 2016 Video
What does the term “Of Counsel” mean? How do I become “Of Counsel” to a firm?
The term “Of Counsel” is now used in so many contexts that there is no one standard or acceptable definition Read More
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May 23, 2016 Article
Planned or Unplanned Absences: Why you need an Inventory Lawyer
Planned Absences Everyone deserves a vacation. If you have a solo practice, how do you manage a few short vacations Read More
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May 23, 2016 ArticleVideo
How long should I keep closed files?
There is no one safe answer that applies to all files, regardless of importance or contents. An attorney has a Read More
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February 1, 2016 Article
New Attorney, New Firm
Using Hourly Fees and Innovation to Reach Underserved Clients By: Christine Bilbrey So Many Lawyers, Not Enough Jobs According to Read More