North Carolina Ag-Gag Law Rejected by Fourth Circuit Court
According to Public Justice, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the fourth circuit has rejected claims from the state of North Carolina that conducting undercover investigations of animal agriculture facilities, daycares, nursing homes, etc., and publishing the results is outside of the scope of protection of the First Amendment.
This is a win for the plainti...
Essential Soft Skills For Lawyers
One of the biggest keys to business success is having a team with strong, soft skills. These skills are valuable because they aren’t "hackable," as Bull Garlington of Attorney at Work states. Developing soft skills requires understanding the underlying personal faculties. There is an entanglement of the classic soft skills with deep character traits like...
Organic Law Firm Growth Tips
As law firms recover from the pandemic and begin focusing on their 2023 business goals, here are four things to consider to help your firm grow organically and adapt to modern changes.
Mallory Hendry of Canadian Lawyer provided some tips on organic law firm growth.Lead and Referral System Through Existing Costumers
Staying relevant to past clients is impo...
Worker Safety Law Affirmed by Third Circuit Court
According to Sky Chadde of Investigate Midwest, Pennsylvania food processing plant workers filed a lawsuit against the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) at the beginning of the pandemic because their employer did not provide them with face coverings or enough space to follow the federal government's social distancing and PPO guidelines...
Presidents' Day Hours 2023
Our office will be closed on Monday, February 20th, in observance of Presidents’ Day. We will return to the office on Tuesday, February 21st.
Should you have any questions regarding the processing of any transaction, please feel free to contact our Accounting Team at 615.577.5448 or by email: Accounting@AdvocateCapital.com
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Law Firm Marketing Technology Tips
Technology can be a great marketing tool for law firms. It is important to keep up to date on the latest trends. Chris Fritsch and Stefanie Marrone recently provided useful tips and trends in marketing technology in their article for The National Law Review. Marketing Technology ManagersAccording to Fritsch and Marrone, in order to ensure the success of s...
2023 AAJ Winter: Wrap Up!
Advocate Capital, Inc., headed to the Grand Canyon State for the 2023 American Association for Justice Winter Convention.
Paul Myers, Donna Jones, Steve Scott and I attended this fantastic event in Phoenix, AZ. The AAJ team truly made waves with their five elements-inspired opening reception, which included fire dancers and a live show by an ice sculptor....
Email Marketing Tips For Law Firms
Modern law firms rely heavily on email communications. An email strategy can put you ahead of your competitors, help you improve your brand and visibility, and attract clients and prospects by showcasing your success and services. Law firms utilize email as a marketing tool, and clients expect to receive them as part of their legal experience. According t...
Supreme Court Dismisses Attorney-Client Privilege Case
According to Amy G. McClurg and Jennifer S. Roach in an article for LexBlog, the Supreme Court has dismissed a case that could've potentially affected attorney-client privilege. The court heard oral arguments on January 3rd and their dismissal will leave the law surrounding attorney-client privilege tests as they currently are in the federal courts in the...
Now Hiring: Quality Assurance Analyst 2023
Advocate Capital, Inc is looking to add a new member to our team.
We are currently hiring for a Quality Assurance Analyst I, to join our corporate office in Nashville, TN.
Job Summary
The Quality Assurance Analyst I (QAA) carries out Quality Assurance Reviews (QAR) for small to mid-size clients. QARs are annual reviews with clients that ensure credit/case...