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Authored By: Rob Mohr Civil rights groups Public Justice and the ACLU of Iowa, in tandem with law firms Fredrikson & Byron, PA, and the Frerichs Law Office, filed a lawsuit on May 13th in U.S. District Court based on the Black Hawk County’s Sheriff Office procedure of requiring incarcerated individuals to sign a “Confession of Judgment” before their r...

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In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, our offices will be closed on Monday, May 27th. Fundings received on Monday will be processed on Tuesday, 5/28. Payments received will be processed on Wednesday, 5/29. Should you have any questions regarding the processing of any transaction, please feel free to contact our Accounting Team at 1-615-577-5448 or em...

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Advocate Capital associates joined their fellow Pinnacle Financial Partners associates on Saturday, May 11, at Two Rivers Park for the Pinnacle Onward 5K, and boy, did we represent! Maria Escamilla, Associate Director, Client Management Services, placed second in her division. Morgan Watson, Associate Director of Credit Compliance, placed third in his div...

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Authored by: Rob Mohr The American Bar Association (ABA) celebrated Well-Being in Law Week from May 6th-10th with four webinars on various topics connected to the theme of “Well-Being Reboot: A Fresh Start for Positive Change.” Each webinar is eligible for Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit and is available on-demand to ABA members through their webs...

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Advocate Capital Inc. is joining Cheney Galluzzi & Howard, LLC, and Coloradans for Accountability (CFA) in their campaign against insurance “caps” and “patients' right to know” on the upcoming Colorado November ballot. CFA's campaign goal is to restore jury empowerment, encourage accountability, expand medical transparency, and highlight the need for...

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For contingent fee law firms, where payment hinges on successful outcomes for their clients, navigating the financial landscape requires a tailored approach. In this blog, we'll explore strategies that law firms can employ to manage their law firm finances effectively. Understanding the Financial Landscape of Contingent Fee Law Firms At contingent fee fir...

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Join Advocate Capital CEO and Chairman Paul Myers as he discusses case strategies and the evolving industry surrounding trucking and motor vehicle accidents with special guests Terry Jackson, attorney and owner of Terry D. Jackson P.C., and M. Gino Brogdon Sr., judge, educator, and mediator.Led by seasoned legal experts, this session will delve into cruci...

Read More About Upcoming Webinar: Trucking and Motor Vehicle Accident Case Strategies

Each year, our parent company, Pinnacle Financial Partners, designates a day as Make a Difference Day, a day on which they encourage their associates to do something to make a difference in someone's life. This year, the Advocate Capital and Pinnacle Culture Club joined together to create gift bags and cards for the residents at a memory care home in Nash...

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The American Bar Association (ABA) Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility has issued Formal Opinion 511 on the ethical considerations surrounding lawyers asking for advice about client-related issues on listservs. The opinion cites Rule 1.6 on confidentiality of the ABA Model Rules of Professional Conduct to say that legal profession...

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Authored By: Candace Whitman According to Public Justice, current and former women employees at Disney have filed a lawsuit shedding light on pay inequalities within the company. The lawsuit alleges that for years, women working at Disney were passed over for promotions and raises. Evidence shows that the corporation was aware of the disparity and decided...

Read More About Public Justice Advocates for Public Access to Court Records in Disney Lawsuit