It is not uncommon to feel intimidated by litigation and legal advocacy, especially if you are a new lawyer. No matter how much exposure a law student has — such as trial advocacy, moot court, judicial clerkships, or advice from seasoned attorneys and law professors — nothing truly prepares you for “real world” lawyering. Below…
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Is Bermuda a member of the Hague Convention?
/in Hague Convention, International/by Ancillary LegalAttorneys and paralegals frequently ask “Is Bermuda a member of the Hague Convention?” The short answer is yes. However, the question is a bit more complicated than a simple yes. The “Hague Convention” is a term that is used interchangeably for several different treaties that many countries are parties to. Overall, there are 42 “Hague…
Is Belize a member of the Hague Convention?
/in Hague Convention, International/by Ancillary LegalAttorneys and paralegals frequently ask “Is Belize a member of the Hague Convention?” The short answer is yes. However, the question is a bit more complicated than a simple yes. The “Hague Convention” is a term that is used interchangeably for several different treaties that many countries are parties to. Overall, there are 42 “Hague…
Is Mexico A Member Of The Hague Convention?
/in Hague Convention, International/by Ancillary LegalAttorneys And Paralegals Frequently Ask “Is Mexico A Member Of The Hague Convention?” The Short Answer Is Yes. However, The Question Is A Bit More Complicated Than A Simple Yes. The “Hague Convention” is a term that is used interchangeably for several different treaties that many countries are parties to. Overall, there are 42 “Hague…
Is Australia a member of the Hague Convention?
/in Hague Convention, International/by Ancillary LegalAttorneys and paralegals frequently ask “Is Australia a member of the Hague Convention?” The short answer is yes. However, the question is a bit more complicated than a simple yes. The “Hague Convention” is a term that is used interchangeably for several different treaties that many countries are parties to. Overall, there are 42 “Hague…
Despite Global Pandemic, Some Law Firms Thriving
/in Legal Careers/by Ancillary LegalDespite the COVID-19 pandemic that forced much of the world into a stand-still, many law firms posted double-digit gains in revenue and profits per equity partner. A common factor in these law firms not just surviving but thriving included a strategic plan and commitment to a culture of high-performance, according to a study by a…
Is India A Member Of The Hague Convention?
/in Hague Convention, International/by Ancillary LegalAttorneys and paralegals frequently ask “Is India a member of the Hague Convention?” The short answer is yes. However, the question is a bit more complicated than a simple yes. The “Hague Convention” is a term that is used interchangeably for several different treaties that many countries are parties to. Overall, there are 42 “Hague…
Is Canada A Member Of The Hague Convention?
/in Hague Convention/by Ancillary LegalAttorneys and paralegals frequently ask “Is Canada a member of the Hague Convention?” The short answer is yes. However, the question is a bit more complicated than a simple yes. The “Hague Convention” is a term that is used interchangeably for several different treaties that many countries are parties to. Overall, there are 42 “Hague…
Serving a Defendant in Another State: What to Do?
/in Process Server/by Ancillary LegalIf you need to serve a defendant out of state, it is important to properly serve legal documents. It is possible that the defendant moved, or you — the party pursuing the legal action — moved. Or maybe the parties have always been in different states. The question to be addressed is how to have…
New Era for Court Reporting? How Tech Changed in 2020
/in Court reporting/by Elizabeth GalloAmerica was already facing a problem: There was a national shortage of court reporters. And, with a high dropout rate in court reporter schools, the country’s justice system was experiencing a bottleneck in its legal proceedings. According to many court reporting agencies as well as those with their fingers on the pulse of the industry,…
How Lawyers Can Improve Their Online Reputation
/in Legal Careers/by Elizabeth GalloThere is no way that we can get away from our online personas, whether we like it or not. When it comes to attorneys, however, getting hired by a potential client is the result of one click and one page of search engines. Oftentimes, the internet is the first and possibly the only chance for…
Creating Opportunities in Your Legal Career in 2021
/in Legal Careers/by Elizabeth GalloDespite the world continuing the second year of a global pandemic, there are ways to create opportunities for your legal career in 2021, according to an article published by the American Bar Association (“ABA”) Journal. The feature is based on an interview of a co-founder and CEO of a legal recruiting firm and provides great…
Tips for Young Litigators
/in Legal Careers/by Elizabeth GalloIt is not uncommon to feel intimidated by litigation and legal advocacy, especially if you are a new lawyer. No matter how much exposure a law student has — such as trial advocacy, moot court, judicial clerkships, or advice from seasoned attorneys and law professors — nothing truly prepares you for “real world” lawyering. Below…