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Peak Outsourcing VP on helping legal firms: 'It's very specific, it’s very detailed, high level of quality'
As more processes of managing a business become digital, legal firms are using business-process outsourcing and legal-process outsourcing to cut costs, run more efficiently and automate tasks.
Looking to outsource legal processes? Here are some tips to start
For legal firms looking to outsource tasks that are currently performed in the office, outsourcing firm Cyfuture has a few tips that may prevent sending the work to the wrong company and instead will help firms find a perfect fit.
'Additional efficiency': Peak Outsourcing employs daily benchmarking to ensure accountability, performance
At Peak Outsourcing, results matter.
Peak Outsourcing: A unique outsourcing company managed with a 'non-corporate' attitude
In 2011, Edward Moore, Patrick Freking, Kim Curtis and Joe Devine founded Peak Outsourcing International, with only five employees and one line of business.
Peak Outsourcing embraces AI, automation of 'lower-hanging, easier work' to improve service to customers
Peak Outsourcing is constantly harnessing the power of technology to streamline and improve services offered to customers.
Proposed legislation would provide lawsuit immunity for businesses that comply with COVID-19 health regulations
Proposed legislation in California would give businesses immunity from COVID-19 lawsuits as long as they comply with all state and local health laws, regulations and protocols.
NFIB helps stop bill holding online sellers liable for faulty products
The California National Federation of Independent Businesses helped convince a California legislator to hold a bill making online sellers liable for faulty or defective products.
New California law makes it easier for some workers to be contractors; but not Uber, Lyft drivers
A bill that recently passed the California legislature and was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom makes it easier for freelance writers, musicians, photographers and other occupations to continue working as contractors.
9th Circuit upholds lower court ruling against California gun law; 'Major victory,' pro-2A group says
SAN FRANCISCO – The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a lower court ruling striking down a California gun law banning magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition.
Study: California legal profession doesn't reflect state's diversity
California’s legal profession doesn’t reflect the diversity of the state, a new study by the State Bar shows.
California labor commissioner sues Uber, Lyft over driver classification
California’s labor commissioner has sued Uber Technologies Inc. and Lyft Inc. for classifying drivers as contractors instead of employees.
State law school deans push for lower bar exam standard to be made retroactive
The California Supreme Court has lowered the passing score for the state bar exam and will administer the test this fall online as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Legalized sports betting could be on California's November ballot
Legalizing sports betting in California could be seeking voter approval this November as two state legislators are pushing to add a proposal to the upcoming election's ballot.
Appeals court upholds dismissal of lawsuit against Uber Technologies
SAN FRANCISCO -- The California Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit by cab companies and medallion owners against Uber Technologies.
Republican National Committee sues Gov. Newsom over mail-in voting
SAN FRANCISCO - The Republican National Committee and the California Republican Party have sued California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Secretary of State Alex Padilla over the use of mail-in ballots for the upcoming November elections.
Judge rules in favor of Hong Kong technology company claiming patent infringement
SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal judge has ruled in favor of a company that sued a competitor for patent infringement in a case over SIM-card technology.
California Chamber calls bereavement bill a 'job killer'
SACRAMENTO -- The California Chamber of Commerce calls proposed legislation mandating that employers offer up to 10 business days of unpaid bereavement leave a “job killer.”
Newsom's COVID-19 workers' comp order could result in spike of lawsuits, CALA says
SACRAMENTO --- Under an executive order signed May 6 by Gov. Gavin Newsom, employees who work outside the home are entitled to workers' compensation benefits if they contract COVID-19.
Federal judge sends insurance coverage suit involving class action back to California court
SAN FRANCISCO -- A federal judge has sent a complicated insurance lawsuit back to the California court where it was originally filed.
Landlords win challenge of Oakland garbage franchise fees
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) — A California appeals court in March ruled in favor of Oakland landlords challenging the legality of garbage collection franchise fees paid to the city by private companies.