2020 has been a roller-coaster year, to say the least. However, it’s not over yet, and there have been several significant developments in the world of legal collections worth noting and briefly discussing. In this segment, we will briefly discuss “Part One” of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (the “CFPB”) Final Collections Rule. On […]
Free Resources for Appearance Attorneys during the COVID-19 Closures
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 virus is affecting the legal industry. We don’t know how long it will last, or what the long-term effects will be. In the near term, several legal service companies are stepping in to offer free products and services that are of great help to appearance counsel. You can find a […]
Telephonic Appearances: Tips and Resources
As we continue to monitor court closures and limitations, we are also gathering data on which courts allow telephonic appearances. Below is the live list of courts that currently allow telephonic appearances in one or more departments. You can search the list by choosing state, county, or court. If you can’t see or navigate the […]
Telephonic Hearings: Mitigate the Impact of COVID-19 Closures
Many courts across the country are closing their doors to slow down the spread of Coronavirus COVID-19. Our clients feel the burden of rescheduling their hearings, juggling their calendars, and trying to protect their employees’ health. The already busy courts are adding to their backlogs. We are compiling a list of courts that allow telephonic […]