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Think of the things that law school prepared you for: logical reasoning, research, analysis, writing, perhaps even courtroom presentation. What […] The post How Kollect Helps Law Firms Get Paid Faster and Smarter appeared first on Lawyerist. Industry, Sponsored Posts, Accounting Billing and Finance

As legal departments push for more value from their outside counsel relationships, many are considering the use of flat-fee access arrangements for ongoing Advice & Counsel work. These monthly fees provide flexibility, predictability, better communication with the law firm, and often reduced legal spend. Drawing on our combined experience in Legal Operations strategy and legal pricing transformation, we’ve demonstrated how scope-based pricing models are helping legal teams transition from reactive support to proactive partnerships. Why Hourly-Based Models Fall Short The typical hourly fee structure for A&C support is often an open checkbook. and does not promote efficiency. What’s included in the open matter (e.g., Agency charges, pre-litigation)?  What are service level expectations? What is done in-house vs. Outside Counsel?  Without well-defined scope or service levels, these arrangements can leave both clients and firms guessing…

Lawyer review websites are one of the most popular tools people use to find the right attorney. If your practice isn’t present on these platforms, you’re missing out on a large percentage of your potential client pool.  Fortunately, it’s easy to establish a presence on lawyer review websites. Below, we explore the best attorney review sites in 2025 and give you top tips for getting more law firm reviews. Why Lawyer Reviews Matter Reviews play a key role in helping clients find the best lawyer for their case. In fact, nearly 90 percent of prospective clients rank positive reviews as a top factor in choosing an attorney. Online lawyer review sites help foster trust and establish credibility for a practice. They also help prospective clients understand an attorney’s practice areas and services.  Building a base of positive reviews can serve as a marketing engine for years to come. Every lawyer should actively encourage good…

Dallas Child Custody: What the A.M.S. Case Teaches Us About Protecting Your Children’s Future   When families face the heartbreaking reality of divorce or custody disputes, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Your children’s future, their safety, and their emotional well-being hang in the balance. The recent Dallas Court of Appeals case, Interest of A.M.S., offers profound insights into how Texas courts approach complex custody situations and what parents must understand to protect their children’s best interests. As someone who has guided Dallas families through these challenging times for over 25 years, I’ve seen firsthand how proper legal representation can make the difference between a positive outcome and devastating consequences. The A.M.S. case, decided by the Dallas Court of Appeals in May 2025, demonstrates exactly why having experienced legal counsel is crucial when navigating Dallas child custody matters. Understanding the A.M.S. Case: A…

When a woman is pregnant, the umbilical cord acts as a lifeline between her and the fetus. The umbilical cord is a flexible tube-shaped structure that removes waste from the baby’s circulation and transports nutrients and oxygen to the fetus through the mother’s placenta. The umbilical cord starts to develop during the fourth week of pregnancy and is roughly 51 centimeters long and 2.5 centimeters in diameter.   During the birthing process, the baby could be at risk of serious complications or even death if the umbilical cord is not positioned properly. One umbilical cord complication that commonly arises is compression. When this happens, the flow of oxygen and blood to the infant is restricted. In some cases, umbilical cord compression is unavoidable. However, the attending doctor and other members of the birthing team are responsible for promptly identifying the issue and administering proper and effective treatment as quickly as possible.  If…

Along with a group of other Israeli international law scholars, we have sent an urgent letter to Israel’s Minister of Defense, the IDF Chief of Staff, the Attorney General and other senior officials concerning a plan, presented by the Minister of Defense Israel Katz, to “concentrate” the population of Gaza in a so-called “humanitarian city” to be established on the ruins of Rafah. We argue that the plan is manifestly illegal, and if carried out would amount to a series of grave international crimes, and thus call upon the recipients to renounce it and ensure that it is not implemented. The letter can be found here. In addition, the full text follows below. July 10, 2025 To:Minister of Defense, MK Israel Katz Chief of General Staff, Lt. Gen. Eyal ZamirCc:Adv. Gali Baharav-Miara, Attorney General Adv. Dr. Gil-Ad Noam, Deputy Attorney General (International Law) Adv. Hila Erlich Amar, Legal Advisor to the Ministry of Defense Maj. Gen. Yifat…

There’s a new Superman movie out this week and it’s proving to be the right-wing’s kryptonite. In the lead up to the film’s release, the folks behind the movie have been up front that it’s an immigrant story. This shouldn’t come as a shock since the character is almost a century old and has been an immigrant THE WHOLE TIME, but since the conservative movement is just a bad-faith book club for people who never read the book, they’ve launched a broadside against the movie. What does that even mean? Orphans from other countries cease to be immigrants? That’s would be news to the 3-year-olds defending themselves in immigration court if they were allowed social media in their cages. Is he making a scienter argument that a child arriving in this country through no act of their own deserves citizenship? The Fifth Circuit disagrees. But even DACA is about a path to legal status… they’re still immigrants. As an…

Columbia Global Freedom of Expression seeks to contribute to the development of an integrated and progressive jurisprudence and understanding on freedom of expression and information around the world.  It maintains an extensive database of international case law. This is its newsletter dealing with recent developments  in the field. It takes a village – often a global one – to stand up for the right to speak. Scores of activists, lawyers, journalists, scholars, and artists help advance freedom of expression daily. In our new interview series, Portraits of FoE (Freedom of Expression) Defenders, CGFoE sets to amplify their voices every month. We open the series with Serbia-based media lawyer Nevena Krivokapić Martinović, who is the Freedom of Expression and Online Media Coordinator at the SHARE Foundation and Moot Coordinator of the Monroe E. Price Media Law Moot Court (Price Moot), the world’s largest…

Noor Ul Huda is a JURIST staff correspondent in Pakistan and a recent graduate of Punjab University Law College. She files this dispatch from Lahore.  Pakistan has long been a nation where the winds of change blow frequently, especially when it comes to its judiciary. Ever since the 26th Constitutional Amendment, there hasn’t been a single day that hasn’t brought some riveting news from the corridors of justice. Just three days ago, in a rather ceremonial yet controversial move, Justice Sardar Mohammad Sarfraz Dogar took the oath as the Chief Justice (CJ) of the Islamabad High Court (IHC). His journey to this position, however, has not been ordinary. In February 2025, he was transferred from the Lahore High Court, Lahore (LHC), where he ranked 15th on the seniority list. Justice Dogar’s appointment has sparked a legal firestorm that’s still smoldering in Pakistan’s judicial circles. The issue? The recalibration of judicial seniority. Justice…

It used to be the case that if you left Biglaw for a small, boutique, or midsize firm, you had to expect a pay cut. It might not have been a huge pay cut, maybe $10K or $20K below the standard Biglaw scale — but given the opportunities offered by smaller firms, including more responsibility, greater client contact, and (maybe) better work-life balance, many lawyers viewed the trade-off as worth it. But as people who have followed our salary and bonus coverage have surely noticed, going to a smaller firm no longer requires taking a smaller paycheck. In fact, a number of small, boutique, and midsize firms pay the same as — or even more than — their Biglaw competitors. Not surprisingly, a growing number of talented law students and young lawyers are choosing to start their careers at smaller firms, bypassing the few years in Biglaw that traditionally represented the dues that had to be paid before moving on to work at an elite boutique. But how…

The US Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to allow Florida to enforce a state law criminalizing entry into the state by undocumented immigrants, leaving in place a federal judge’s preliminary injunction that blocked the measure while legal challenges proceed. The law, SB 4-C, which was enacted in February, creates state crimes for undocumented immigrants who enter or re-enter the state, imposing mandatory minimum prison sentences ranging from nine months to five years depending on prior convictions, while requiring detention without bail and mandating that those convicted of capital felonies receive the death penalty, with law enforcement required to notify federal immigration authorities of all arrests under the statute. In April, several civil rights and immigration advocacy groups filed suit to block enforcement of the law, with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) decrying it as a “sweeping and unlawful expansion of state power under the guise of…

Real estate disputes can arise out of various situations, often catching property owners by surprise. These disagreements might develop from boundary disputes, lease agreements that have gone sour, or even disagreements over property repairs. Such conflicts can be stressful, and many property owners feel overwhelmed when they consider the prospect of going to court. The good news? You often don’t have to. Finding ways to handle these disputes outside of court can save time, money, and stress. Resolving real estate disputes without setting foot in a courtroom can not only be more cost-effective but also less adversarial. By doing so, you can save relationships and still achieve a fair outcome. Whether you’re dealing with a neighbor, tenant, or even a business partner, learning about alternative ways to settle disagreements is essential. Here, we’ll explore viable options to address and resolve disputes amicably, often leading to a win-win situation. …

Trump’s executive orders are no laughing matter. He’ll sometimes bring the tremendous power of the entire executive branch to bear on some petty issue. And usually, at least from my perspective, harming the public interest and sometimes democracy itself. And yet…it’s sometimes a little hard to keep from laughing. Sometimes it’s the mismatch between the dignity and sheer power of the office of the presidency and the topic on which that power is deployed, like wheeling up a cannon to shoot a wasp.  If we didn’t know that Trump was incapable of laughing at himself, you might almost think he was engaged in self-parody.  Imagine some later historian flipping through the pages of the Federal Register and coming upon Executive Order 14264, “Maintaining Acceptable Water Pressure in Showerhead.” Think of it: He went to incredible lengths to attain the ultimate power, and this is what he does with it.  Or there’s the…

A version of this article appeared in Law360: Expert Analysis on July 10, 2025. Medicare Advantage organizations provide health insurance coverage to nearly 33 million Medicare beneficiaries.[1] But, as courts have recognized, there have been examples of MAOs using Medicare Advantage’s basic structure to improperly exploit the program to maximize profits.[2] From 2016 to 2023, Medicare Advantage civil fraud cases mainly focused on the submission of inaccurate diagnoses to inflate risk adjustments from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to MAOs[3] and, downstream, gainsharing payments from MAOs to providers.[4] In the past year, however, U.S. Department of Justice enforcement, regulatory guidance and civil litigation have thrust into the spotlight improper payments to insurance brokers, physicians and medical staff to steer beneficiaries to enroll in specific Medicare Advantage plans. On May 1, the DOJ filed a 213-page complaint-in-intervention in a qui…

July 11, 2025 |  By: George Reilly   In my previous article, I discussed the overview of litigation related to the administration of an Irrevocable Trust established for the benefit of his wife and children by the late Jimmy Buffett. As this Trust dispute winds its way through the courts—with one key issue ultimately being which is the right state and court to proceed–we may never learn the full story of this unfortunate situation, but there are some lessons we can take away for our clients in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia even at this stage in the process. Among those lessons are:   Having a comprehensive estate plan is critical, and what’s even more critical is that you think through the “what-ifs” of what will happen when the plan becomes operational or, as one colleague used to say, “when the Will matures.”   Having Co-Trustees may be a good idea, or may not. Your circumstances and legacy goals…

July 11, 2025 |  By: Thomas Dunlap    Many individuals and businesses are turning to Chat GDT or other generative AI tools to support and provide patent applications. But the ease of use does not imply that the outcome will be of high quality. A free patent application generated by AI technology might become your most costly blunder ever.   2024 (DIY) patent applications achieved rejection or abandonment rates exceeding 60%, which resulted in significant financial losses for inventors and startups regarding their protection and market positions.   The complexity of patents exists because they require precise definition while also being easily misinterpreted. A U.S. patent application is a legal document to define your invention while protecting it and ensuring its defense. A U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) evaluation, together with competitor challenges and investor and licensee opposition, stands as the minimum requirement for patent approval.…

It’s not every day you watch a company faceplant so theatrically in public, but Cloud Innovation’s latest stunt deserves a slow clap. Cloud Innovation, which you’d probably never heard of unless you’re neck-deep in African IP registry battles (stay tuned), just managed to make a legal play whose end result should be calling a lot more attention on its own legal actions and threats. The move? They sent a cease and desist letter to Joe Hall—demanding Hall delete a tweet. Not a tweet where he said anything defamatory. Not a tweet where he made false claims. Indeed, not a tweet where he said anything at all. Just… a tweet with a link. Literally, a URL to a Medium article discussing the AfriNIC saga, in which Cloud Innovation is a central player. That’s the entire complaint: someone shared a link. The letter, signed illegibly by someone calling themselves “Legal Counsel,” gives Hall 24 hours to…

When medical care goes wrong, the consequences can be life-altering. Patients place a deep level […] The post Medical Malpractice: Step-by-Step Legal Response Guide first appeared on OA Law.