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Richard Hall
Member since 16th August 2006
Occupation: Attorney Richard A. Hall is founder and President/CEO of LexTech, Inc., a legal information consulting company. Mr. Hall has a unique breadth of experience which has enabled him to meld technology and sophisticated statistical analysis to produce a technology driven analytical model of the practice of law. As a busy civil trial attorney, he was responsible for the design and implementation of a LAN based litigation database and fully automated document production system for a mid-sized civil defense firm. He developed a task based billing model built on extensive statistical analysis of hundreds of litigated civil matters. In 1994, Mr. Hall invented linguistic modeling software which automatically reads, applies budget codes, budget codes and analyzes legal bill content. He also served as California Director and lecturer for a nationwide bar review. Mr. Hall continues to practice law and perform pro bono services for several Northern California judicial districts.
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13th December 2006
Legal support in this country is absolutely necessary but unfortunately, we see some seriously flawed aspects that are putting a huge strain on just about every industry. For example, malpractice lawsuits are forcing doctors out, legal costs within our s...
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13th December 2006
A tort is a wrongful act, damage, or injury that is done willfully, negligently, or in situations that involve strict liability. However, a Tort does not involve contract breach in which a civil lawsuit might be initiated. Recently, we have seen support...
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13th December 2006
Throughout the nation, our healthcare system is struggling under the weight of lawsuits and miscellaneous legal costs. The problem is not simply that of the lawyer, but includes doctors, nurses, hospitals, clinics, and the public.
One strategy for redu...
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13th December 2006
Spending money on legal fees is a part of our society, especially in the healthcare industry. There is a time and place for the legal system in healthcare, but more and more we unfortunately see instances where legal fees are unnecessary or high, resulti...
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13th December 2006
The school system today is dramatically different from what it was 20 years ago. It used to be that children got off the bus, milled around the hallways, attended class, played on the playground, and went home – safe and sound. Today, we see metal det...
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18th November 2006
Today, we see a number of risks associated with businesses of all sizes, ranging from identity theft, embezzlement, natural disasters, personal injury, fraud, vendor failure, taxes, finances, and more. Because of the increasing number and type of busine...
Views: 36
18th November 2006
Calibration: “The act of checking or adjusting (by comparison with a standard) the accuracy of a measuring instrument…” - English dictionary
Most people associate “calibration” with instruments such as a thermostat or police radar gun. We c...
Views: 41
18th November 2006
When a new car rolls off the assembly line, every part on it has been checked, double-checked and checked again to make sure it meets the exact specifications and tolerances established by the automotive engineers who designed it. Car manufacturers know...
Views: 40
18th November 2006
Let’s face it typically, attorney fees are not cheap. In addition to paying an hourly rate, some attorneys may charge per item, which would include such tasks as phone calls, written letters, meetings, car mileage, document filing, and other administrat...
Views: 38
18th November 2006
When Enron and WorldCom collapsed under the weight of questionable accounting practices, shareholders, investors and employees spent many a sleepless night wondering if they’d ever see their money again. It is these same shareholders, investors and empl...
Views: 37
18th November 2006
If you consider all the ways in which companies have to run a business, it is no wonder legal support is so critical. Markets today are highly competitive. The internet has made global competition a reality that years ago we could not have even dreame...
Views: 37
18th November 2006
Running a company comes with a number of challenges, some which involve the services of legal counsel. When you consider workmen’s compensation, sexual harassment, contracts, labor laws, marketing and advertising, licensing, termination disputes, and...
Views: 41
18th November 2006
Over the years, one of the most important factors candidates cited in searching for employment was benefits. Surprisingly this was second to salary. Considering the high cost of healthcare and prescriptions, benefits have played a vital role in the way ...
Views: 38
18th November 2006
Securing outside counsel is crucial to any business regardless of the industry or size. However, more than 60% of legal departments within businesses gave serious thought to firing outside legal support in 2001. The number one reason for this considerat...
Views: 37
18th November 2006
While a number of topics are currently being discussed in the United States, one of the most controversial is that of the right to privacy. This hot button issue is made more complex in a post 9-11 environment. We struggle to find and maintain a balan...
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