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IOLA Fund of New York: How It Differs from IOLTA Accounts
Curious about how the IOLA Fund of New York differs from IOLTA accounts? The main difference is in their jurisdiction and management. The...
13 hours ago8 min read
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IOLTA Requirements in California: The Lawyer’s Guide
Key Takeaways California attorneys must deposit short-term client funds into IOLTA accounts at State Bar-approved financial institutions...
2 days ago7 min read
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IOLTA Compliance Rules: How to Stay Ethical and Audit-Ready
Every attorney handling client funds faces a critical responsibility that extends far beyond legal representation. Â IOLTA compliance...
7 days ago11 min read
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IOLTA vs. Escrow: Key Differences Every Lawyer Should Know
Key Takeaways IOLTA accounts pool nominal or short-term client funds with interest benefiting legal aid programs, while escrow accounts...
Aug 1910 min read
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How Does an IOLTA Account Work: Everything You Should Know
Key Takeaways IOLTA accounts are specialized trust accounts where lawyers hold client funds separately from their business accounts, with...
Aug 1912 min read
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How to Record Legal Expenses in Your Books
Accurate accounting for legal expenses is critical for businesses and law firms alike. Proper classification affects financial...
Aug 177 min read
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How to Reduce Legal Costs with Better Accounting
Law firms operate in a competitive and highly regulated marketplace where margins can be tight and financial visibility is critical....
Aug 158 min read
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How to Track Client Costs and Disbursements in Your Law Firm
Effective tracking of client costs and disbursements is essential for maintaining profitability, protecting client funds, and complying...
Aug 147 min read
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How to Read Law Firm Financial Statements
Sample Law Firm Financial Statements: How to Read and Use Them Effectively Financial statements are the language that describes a law...
Aug 137 min read
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How Attorneys Can Handle Early Trust Fund Payouts Safely
Early disbursement from client trust accounts is a common practical need: clients face urgent bills, settlement funds may be needed...
Aug 117 min read
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California Trust Accounting Rules Explained
Trust accounting in California plays a critical role in ensuring fiduciaries, including attorneys and trustees, manage client and...
Aug 46 min read
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State-by-State Guide: IOLTA Rules and Interest Handling for Law Firms
Interest on Lawyers’ Trust Accounts (IOLTA) programs play a critical role in the legal profession by ensuring that interest earned on...
Aug 36 min read
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