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got "the talk" re billing today
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:12 PM Author: Umber haunting mood blood rage (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647067) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:14 PM Author: mischievous multi-billionaire did HR tell the partners though? i've never handed in anything late but i've always fudged numbers, which is far worse ethically but gets you far ahead in life. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647086) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:16 PM Author: Unhinged self-centered friendly grandma that stuff can get you permanently disbarred. Risky move breh (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647096) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:20 PM Author: deep boltzmann Judging from the frequency that ppl admit to overbilling on this board, it doesn't seem like it gets caught very often. Plus, if the firm does find out, it's more likely that firm would just fire you rather than report you to the bar. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647146) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:22 PM Author: Violet Office Haunted Graveyard Lol the firm would look the other way unless it was egregious. They make more money from this practice than you do. Hth. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647161) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:24 PM Author: deep boltzmann Exactly, and if it is egregious and they fire you, lol @ them reporting you to the bar and having to tell clients, "X was padding his hours, so we're not gonna be able to bill you for his work." Not gonna happen. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647174) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:34 PM Author: Unhinged self-centered friendly grandma WTF kids, what happened to being ethical? Grossly overstating your time is unethical. Just don't do it breh (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647262) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:35 PM Author: deep boltzmann I don't overbill. In fact, I think I'm inefficient and often underbill. Just was responding to the assertion that there is any significant risk in getting disbarred for overbilling. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647278) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:37 PM Author: Sadistic Opaque Parlor Sex Offender underbilling is dumb you should at least give self benefit of doubt even if trying to be very accurate (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647303) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:42 PM Author: Unhinged self-centered friendly grandma this is cr.
Unless it is clear that you didn't spend 3 hr on the matter, bill 3 hr. I am all for being ethical and all that, but don't cut yourself short. |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 10:44 PM Author: Abnormal base becky same. i underbill. not a lot but i do sometimes. never overbill (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20648585) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 10:18 PM Author: fiercely-loyal pink selfie plaza lol it's pretty much impossible to catch anyone padding. how would you ever know for sure how much time someone spent on something? the only way people ever get caught is when they double bill their time (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20648314) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 10:25 PM Author: aromatic half-breed sound barrier *is an L&E lawyer*
*regularly busts employees using their internet history*
*overbills*
*lol it's pretty much impossible to catch anyone padding" |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:16 PM Author: Umber haunting mood blood rage (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647102) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:19 PM Author: Unhinged self-centered friendly grandma ??? They told you to have all time in by x, and you blew it? This is bad little breh, you just costed your firm lots of $$$$. Otherwise I submit my time biweekly. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647131) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:20 PM Author: Umber haunting mood blood rage (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647148) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:26 PM Author: Ivory rehab trump supporter turning in your billing entries FIVE DAYS late is what prompts you to fucking look for a lateral position? ridiculous flame. who gives a fuck. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647189) |
Date: May 8th, 2012 8:15 PM Author: mind-boggling carnelian mediation kitty xo needs more posts about secretaries being useless.
rate my last interaction:
ask for information.
apparently ive interrupted her doing nothing. "don't you know about x?"
"yes, i was just wondering if--"
"you need to talk to dr. bonobo"
"right, dr. bonobo isn't here so i just thought id see--"
"why don't you email him?"
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:26 PM Author: glittery church building sweet tailpipe My secretary is amazing. Sucks for you guys. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647190) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:29 PM Author: Big Juggernaut what does this even mean? I've been in biglaw for 3 years and I still have no idea what I'm supposed to use that dumb slut for. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647219) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:30 PM Author: glittery church building sweet tailpipe Sorry, I should clarify that I'm not in biglaw. She makes my life much, much easier. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647223) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 11:15 PM Author: Exciting scourge upon the earth spot Well if shes a slut.... (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20648905) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:29 PM Author: flirting dog poop corner My secretary was out a last week, and her replacement was even more useless. Me: "hey, we're doing this presentation off-site and I'm not sure if the person I've emailed the PowerPoint to will have it set up. I'm going to send you the file, I need you to save a copy to a USB drive so I have a backup copy."
Secretary: "yooo... esss... beee?" |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:31 PM Author: honey-headed floppy point boistinker seems that walking over and giving this explanation probably took more time than it would have for you just to plug in the USB drive to your comp and save the file yourself. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647243) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:34 PM Author: flirting dog poop corner I didn't have one (don't usually do this kind of thing) and needed her to get one. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647267) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:15 PM Author: crimson bat-shit-crazy native factory reset button 1) not that bad if you stop fucking up now and are otherwise good at your job
2) knock her unconscious and shit in her mouth*
*Not legal advice |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:17 PM Author: Umber haunting mood blood rage (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647111) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:18 PM Author: Sadistic Opaque Parlor Sex Offender rape is the answer (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647115) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:18 PM Author: Umber haunting mood blood rage eh no thanks (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647121) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:20 PM Author: doobsian place of business Why is this such a big deal? I don't know anything about law. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647142) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:24 PM Author: mischievous multi-billionaire its not just law, any line of work that involves submitting billables this is a bad thing. you miss a deadline your firm risks not getting compensated, shows bad personal organizational skills, etc. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647176) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:27 PM Author: doobsian place of business So basically NBD if the client isn't a bitch about it? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647200) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:21 PM Author: Violet Office Haunted Graveyard That's not what "the talk" means little breh. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647150) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:21 PM Author: Umber haunting mood blood rage (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647153) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:23 PM Author: Violet Office Haunted Graveyard I think this falls into the "talked to me about" category. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647170) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:21 PM Author: Impressive diverse hissy fit Stephen Pesner? (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647156) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:22 PM Author: Grizzly abode That's not the talk. That's a nudge. It's no big deal. Everyone lapses. Just try to do it on time. The partner won't think about it again, unless he gets another call about you two weeks later. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647164) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:25 PM Author: Umber haunting mood blood rage (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647186) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:26 PM Author: mischievous multi-billionaire this guy just said he hasn't billed correctly a single time and he's a 3rd year associate
that's possible outting material |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:27 PM Author: anal beady-eyed school sneaky criminal Time to start exploring your taco truck options. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647202) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:27 PM Author: brass hot piazza useless brakes thank god i got bigfed (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647203) |
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Date: May 8th, 2012 8:30 PM Author: honey-headed floppy point boistinker this is no big deal at all. everyone submits their time late. submitting time is annoying as fuck bro. (http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=1943671&forum_id=2#20647220) |