Law firms that have been in practice for a long time have had their fair share of demanding clients. These clients can range from those who push for quick responses — even after office hours — to those who frequently complain and are overly aggressive, insistent on getting exactly what they want.

The health and medical condition of a person is a combination of various factors ranging from genetics, past and present environmental conditions, and lifestyle, among others. Making sense of all these can be difficult for a non-medical attorney handling a medico-legal case, such as a personal injury claim or a medical malpractice suit.

During court trials, many workers’ compensation and personal injury lawyers in the United States present ultrasounds, X-rays, and other radiology images that depict their clients’ injuries or illnesses. These images help jurors better understand the medical jargon used in the courtroom, enabling them to make informed decisions.

With more and more people getting vaccinated in the United States, a lot of COVID-19 restrictions have already been lifted. Everywhere, there are signs that things are starting to return to normal — baseball stadiums are now packed with fans, trade shows and live music events are resuming, and airlines are filling middle seats again.

Does your law firm deal with medical records and other protected health information (PHI)? If it does, then you may be subject to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

The cost of noncompliance with HIPAA can be steep — Advocate Health Care Network paid a violation settlement of $5.5 million! Therefore, it’s wise to understand how this federal law affects your practice.

Ours is a world of increasing specialization. The market has shifted towards providers who focus their efforts and resources toward a narrower area of expertise in order to deliver a higher level of excellence. These choose to cultivate a smaller but devoted clientele rather than provide a one-size-fits all offering that suits a wide array of clients but is otherwise undistinguished.

The past year has been full of drastic upheavals, both for the legal profession and for society at large. As people struggle to adjust to the new routines and lifestyle changes mandated by the COVID-19 pandemic, including long lockdown periods and restrictions on mobility, businesses of all stripes have raced to adapt their operational models to the new status quo.

2021 is here, and so we once again hope to wipe the slate clean and start anew. 2020 may have been full of unexpected setbacks, and in some cases, extraordinary difficulties. Both individuals and organizations have had to make some radical changes in the way they do things in response to the changes in the status quo brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ever since we’ve had rules to govern society, we’ve needed people to stand up and ensure that those rules are applied fairly and justly to all that they protect. Given these facts, it’s no surprise that many in the legal profession take great pride in their place in society and place a high premium on tradition and legacy.

The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyday life in an unprecedented way. With several places across the United States bearing lockdowns and/or shifting policies as new developments arise, most (if not all) industries were forced to change the way they operate.