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State Appeals Court Partially Overturns Ruling Against Collection Law Firm

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A state Appeals Court in Washington has partially affirmed — and partially overturned — a lower court’s dismissal of a case against a creditor and collection law firm, ruling that the plaintiff pleaded sufficient facts to survive a motion to dismiss that the firm violated state law by not disclosing required information when filing (..)

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Arrear View Mirror: How to Collect More Money in Your Law Firm

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Law firms usually collect money in arrears, ie – we’ve done the work, now kindly pay us. A bill is sent to the client; then, the firm waits to get paid. And, it can be done in a law firm. To get started, visit Red Cave's NCBA landing page , and start running your law practice like a business.

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Knock Three Times: Intake Tips for Modern Law Firms

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Now, ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, law firms have been far more attuned to intake, than previously – but, there are still some refinements that can be made, to that process. First, law firms should endeavor to create a ‘universal intake form’ – that can be used by any staffperson or outside vendor, in any context.

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Daily Digest – January 13. Class Action Accuses Collector of Using Inaccurate Creditor Name; State Court Judge Dismisses Suit for Lack of Standing

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Class Action Accuses Collector of Using Inaccurate Creditor Name; State Court Judge Dismisses Suit for Lack of Standing first appeared on AccountsRecovery.net. Class Action Accuses Collector of Using Inaccurate Creditor Name; State Court Judge Dismisses Suit for Lack of Standing appeared first on AccountsRecovery.net.

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Bought & Sold: Law Firms Can Link Booking and Payment

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Booking initial consultations are essential for most law firms. That’s how the vast majority of lawyers vet their potential clients, and determine whether or not they are a fit for the firm. If you want to improve your law firm workflows , just reach out to us !

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Trading Up: Law Firms Can Now Have Brand Names, But Should They?

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Now, this wasn’t always a thing; but, as of now: law firms in any jurisdiction of the United States can utilize ‘trade names’. What that effectively means is that, so long as you don’t choose a name that’s misleading, you can select a brand name for your law. Unless your law firm is winding up; then, don’t waste your time.

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Visual Basic: Two Types of KPIs for Law Firms

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

Law firms have not necessarily used data to their advantage, like other businesses. And, if you haven’t tried launching and managing KPIs in your law firm , there’s no time like the present, for doing just that. And, lean methodology offers a number of process-oriented KPIs for law firms. You get the idea.