NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Now, this wasn’t always a thing; but, as of now: law firms in any jurisdiction of the United States can utilize ‘trade names’. Hence the trade name ‘Pep Boys ’. Yet, lawyers have had to try to make due with a very limited marketing pathway, i n certain jurisdictions. So, now: You can adopt a trade name anywhere.

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Account Recovery

OCTOBER 3, 2024

I’m a lifelong learner so every opportunity to move along a steep learning curve over the past 20 years as a lawyer is a huge highlight for me. When I moved from a law firm to being an in-house legal counsel, a former classmate told me that … “You already know how to be a good lawyer, now you need to concentrate on learning the business”.

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Jimerson Firm

MARCH 24, 2022

He is a member of and has served, or serves on, various committees, boards of directors and has held executive officer positions in over 25 non-profit professional, trade, civic or philanthropic organizations. “I Jimerson is actively involved in the betterment of the community.

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Public Citizen

JANUARY 18, 2022

Late last year, Harrison Greenbaum , a New York comedian and magician, included Christopher Nicholas Sarantakos, better known in the magician trade as Criss Angel , who is, apparently, a very well known magic act, in an annual satirical review that he offers of major figures in the magic trade.

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Jimerson Firm

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Known for her strategic advocacy and collaborative client partnerships, Mazariego specializes in business and real estate disputes, including breach of contract, fraud, trade secrets, and manufacturing and distribution matters.

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Public Citizen

DECEMBER 16, 2021

From a Federal Trade Commission press release : A group of phantom debt collectors will be permanently banned from the debt collection industry and required to surrender the contents of numerous bank and investment accounts under the terms of a settlement  with the Federal Trade Commission.

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Burr Forman

AUGUST 20, 2020

Burr & Forman LLP announces the inclusion of 158 of its attorneys among the Best Lawyers in America for 2021. One of the oldest and most distinguished legal directories, Best Lawyers conducts peer-review surveys to compile its annual list of top attorneys in a number of practice areas. Elizabeth Davis – Environmental Law.

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Burr Forman

AUGUST 20, 2020

Burr & Forman LLP announces the inclusion of 157 of its attorneys among the Best Lawyers in America for 2021. One of the oldest and most distinguished legal directories, Best Lawyers conducts peer-review surveys to compile its annual list of top attorneys in a number of practice areas. Elizabeth Davis – Environmental Law.

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Collection Industry News

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

104/2007/ND – CP, which is prohibited under the Investment Law 2020, lawyers and law firms are able to practice debt collection as a professional field. However, approaches to recover debts between lawyers and collecting firms are obviously different. In addition to debt collectors operating under Decree No.

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FDCPA Defense

APRIL 17, 2019

Few things are more fundamental in the law than the principle that a lawyer owes a duty of loyalty to the client, a duty to be vigorous advocate within the bounds of the law, and a duty to maintain the client’s confidences and preserve the attorney-client privilege. Clients expect this of their attorneys, as they should. It makes no sense.

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Troutman Sanders

MARCH 4, 2021

This new book is designed to help lawyers meet the challenges and opportunities resulting from the regulatory environment for business created by a global pandemic, ensuing economic decline, and mandated changes from the Dodd-Frank Act. Leading experts have addressed both technical rule requirements and policy underpinnings of salient laws.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

For estate planning attorney s , that c ould include access to lawyers, updates to estate plans and document libraries. If you feel like your pricing has been getting you down, and as if you’re far too often trading time for money – there may be another pathway available to you. And, here’s how one law firm advertises such a program.

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Public Citizen

MAY 17, 2022

ACS Lawyer Chapter for a discussion on the Supreme Court's decision in AMG Capital v. Join the Washington D.C. The panel discussion -- a Zoom webinar -- is on Thursday, May 26, 2022 from 12:30PM - 1:30PM ET. Register here.

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The Kaplan Group

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

From personal events like weddings to trade shows, Covid-19 has hit the event industry hard. For some businesses, an annual trade show is where they make most of their sales. You want to avoid lawyers. Cancelled events. Cancellations affect event organizers, professional entertainers, marketers and attendees.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JUNE 8, 2021

While most traditional lawyers are tight-lipped, or only offer negative assessments, managing attorneys who want to hang on to good associates need to be more open about the pros and cons of their work. It’s not all about the salary; hiring p artners can trade that off for other benefits. Professional Development Opportunities.

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In the Red

MAY 21, 2019

In the Agreement, Tempnology granted Mission (1) a non-exclusive license to certain of Tempnologys copyrights, patents, and trade secrets, (2) an exclusive right to distribute certain cooling material products that Tempnology manufactured, and (3) an associated trademark license. Breach Not Rescission.

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In the Red

MAY 21, 2019

In the Agreement, Tempnology granted Mission (1) a non-exclusive license to certain of Tempnologys copyrights, patents, and trade secrets, (2) an exclusive right to distribute certain cooling material products that Tempnology manufactured, and (3) an associated trademark license. Breach Not Rescission.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 31, 2023

Legitimate business interests are defined generally by Florida law to include, but not be limited to: Trade secrets, as defined in s. Valuable confidential business or professional information that otherwise does not qualify as trade secrets. 2004) (interpreting Florida law). 688.002(4). Extraordinary or specialized training.

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Debt Recoveries

APRIL 28, 2020

Once we are satisfied that the criteria for legal action are met, we refer the matter to our legal team at ADC Legal Litigation Lawyers. VCAT is used when debts fall under the Australian Consumer Law and Fair Trading Act of 2012 or ACLFTA. There are a few other factors to consider, but these are the two bases we work from.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Now, certainly, an employee who can focus on a single role, is most often better at that role than someone who tries to become a jack- or jill-of-all-trades. If you want to talk over your hiring process, including bringing in more non-lawyers, give us a call!

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Burr Forman

JULY 21, 2021

Keith Andress is a bet-the-company trial lawyer who handles significant state and federal cases throughout the Southeast. Keith’s experience includes breach-of-contract actions, business torts, violations of non-compete agreements, and theft of trade secret matters.

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PDC Flow

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

In rare cases, a baiter may try to prompt the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau or Federal Trade Commission to deem the violations as unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts and practices (UDAAPs). If a caller is still working with a lawyer, ask them for the contact information and end the conversation.

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Troutman Sanders

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Most lawyers get a glazed look when recalling law school study of commercial transactions and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). The surge in cases involving wire fraud is causing lawyers to dust off their UCC volumes and revisit the elements of common law tort and contract claims. Zinsner and Susan Flint.

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Collection Industry News

MARCH 8, 2021

million for the building with plans to lease the property back to the club, according to New York trade publication The Real Deal. A call seeking comment from the association’s Long Island-based bankruptcy lawyer wasn’t returned. To make a call, members can either get a private room or use phone booths. Member Discounts.

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Credits Inc

DECEMBER 3, 2019

An accounts receivable collection agency knows the tricks of the trade. In some instances, they will even provide their own lawyers to represent your claim. Time saved this way can even be used working on improved credit procedures to help prevent future debtors from abusing your current system. Improves the Likelihood of Payment.

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In the Red

MAY 21, 2019

In the Agreement, Tempnology granted Mission (1) a non-exclusive license to certain of Tempnology’s copyrights, patents, and trade secrets, (2) an exclusive right to distribute certain cooling material products that Tempnology manufactured, and (3) an associated trademark license. Breach Not Rescission.

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Burt and Associates

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Definitions Debt collector : Any person or agency whose primary business is collecting debts on behalf of others, including collection agencies, lawyers who regularly collect debts, and companies that buy debts for collection. The Act aims to curb these practices and protect consumers.

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Burt and Associates

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Definitions Debt collector : Any person or agency whose primary business is collecting debts on behalf of others, including collection agencies, lawyers who regularly collect debts, and companies that buy debts for collection. The Act aims to curb these practices and protect consumers.

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

If you are drowning in debt but aren’t sure which option is right for you, it can help to consult with an experienced lawyer. You are simply trading debt in one form for debt in another. However, it’s important to understand that there are various forms of debt relief, and they are not all right for everyone. Credit Balance Transfers.

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Public Citizen

MARCH 29, 2022

In a  recently uncovered email  from 2015, Kevin Modany, then the CEO of ITT Tech, told his lawyers that Chopra was an “economic terrorist” and that he “should be sent to Guantanamo Bay for about a decade of R&R; which should include an aggressive regimen of ‘water sports’!”.

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Public Citizen

APRIL 7, 2022

That is what Big Copyright, represented by the Copyright Alliance and by a coalition of trade associations of professional photographers, argues in a pair of amicus briefs that they have filed in the controversy over Twitter postings by CallMeMoneyBags. Perhaps Bayside will address such issues in its reply brief. 

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Debt Free Colorado

JANUARY 27, 2022

up to a certain sum, tools are required for the debtor’s trade or occupation. appeared first on Denver Lawyer Clark Daniel Dray. The following items are considered exempt property (things that a debtor may typically retain): automobiles up to a specific value. reasonably necessary clothing. domestic appliances.

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Better Credit Blog

AUGUST 31, 2020

It is enforced by the Federal Trade Commission , a federal agency that protects consumers and maintains fair competition in the marketplace, including debt collection attempts. That means they can’t falsely represent themselves as police officers, government agents, lawyers, or representatives of credit bureaus.

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Public Citizen

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The Represent Act, a 143-page draft model law, reverses the steady erosion of rights and remedies that has been architected by corporate lawyers and lobbyists through legislation and favorable judicial decisions.   The Corporate Capture of the Court System.

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FDCPA Defense

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

The privilege simply will not work unless the client and the lawyer can be certain that their communications will not be disclosed. Federal Trade Commission , 430 F.3d They also are responsible for the discipline of lawyers.”). See, e.g., Hunt v. Blackburn , 128 U.S. See, e.g., American Bar Association v. 3d 457,471 (D.C.

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Taurus Collect

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Fair Trading Act : This law prevents businesses from using unfair tactics when they are collecting debts. Trade Credit Insurance : This can safeguard your finances by covering your accounts receivable. A lawyer specializing in international law can provide valuable advice and assistance throughout the process.

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Jimerson Firm

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The defendant is required to file written defenses with the clerk of the court and serve a copy on the plaintiff or plaintiff’s lawyer within thirty (30) days after the first publication of the Notice of Action. Step 6: Defendant has 30 Days to File Defenses. 49.09, Fla.

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