Put a COVID-19 Notice On Your Website
Here in Pennsylvania, many lawyers are still working from home. In some cases, lawyers have returned to their offices, but are not physically meeting with clients or are only seeing them on a limited basis. To make sure people know you are available, in addition to putting a notice about the state of your office […]
Update on Evictions in Pennsylvania During COVID-19
You may recall that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court put a stay on all evictions in Pennsylvania through May 11. Governor Wolf extended that stay through July 10. The stay covers evictions and foreclosures. It is important to understand that rent and mortgages are still due during this time. If you cannot pay, you cannot be […]
Slides from Webinar on Ethics and Security
Today, I presented a webinar on Ethics and Security for Law Firms During COVID-19. I discussed PA ethics rules relating to the obligation to keep data secure, setting up a home workspace, and common scams. Below are the slides. Law Firm Remote Work Securi… by Jennifer Ellis on Scribd
Update on Stimulus Check Website Issues
If you, like me, had no luck with the IRS’ website that is supposed to tell you what is happening with your stimulus check, apparently it is time to check again. It seems the IRS has made some improvements to its website and perhaps it is working better. I got this information from my friend […]
Why Every Lawyer Needs a Website
This blog post is a follow up to my video, Every Lawyer Should Have a Website. If you do not have a website for your firm, you are missing out on the best and least expensive way to market to potential clients. Today, in the time of COVID-19, lawyers need websites more than ever. Potential […]
Every Lawyer Should Have a Website
This video explores how lawyers can create a website. I discuss WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace. I also offer some tips. For a follow-up blog post see Why Every Lawyer Needs a Website.
Pennsylvania Bar Association Ethics Opinion on Remote Work Spaces for Attorneys
The Pennsylvania Bar Association Committee on Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility released, what I believe to be the first guidance opinion related to working from home due to COVID-19. Since PBA’s opinions are behind a pay wall, I have uploaded this document so you may read it. As usual, I will ask PBA’s forgiveness for […]
Looking for Updates on Your Stimulus Payment?
The IRS is launching tools to help people learn about their stimulus payments. You can find information on your eligibility as well as a form to enter payment information for direct deposit. As of today, April 15, non-tax filers may enter their payment information on the IRS’ website here. People who do file will be […]