The Government Sponsored Enterprises (GSE) patch is likely to expire in January 2021. This change poses concerns to many individuals, as it would make access to mortgages more challenging for less qualified, but still worthy candidates.
As we continue to see service of process through social media gain widespread acceptance, there are a growing number of states where courts are open to the idea of a possible alternative means of service on defendants who are otherwise impossible to find or evasive.
The gig economy is growing and shows no signs of slowing down. Presently, close to 36 percent of the workforce engages in a variety of gig work and two-thirds of major companies use freelance contractors to reduce costs. Gig work is a huge economic driver.
Seattle-based ABC Legal named Brandon Fuller as its new chief technology officer. Fuller is also founder and CEO of Docketly, which ABC Legal acquired in 2019. ABC Legal files and serves legal documents for clients through its software and process servers.
Rising as a well-deserved pillar in our nation’s economy, the gig workforce continues to make significant contributions to the US job market and GDP. Last year, the gig economy contributed close to 5%, or $1 trillion to the U.S. GDP.
ABC Legal Services appointed Brandon Fuller as chief technology officer. Fuller is the founder and CEO of Docketly, a subsidiary of ABC Legal, providing appearance counsel on a digital, custom-built platform. ABC Legal acquired Docketly in 2019 with Fuller remaining as the president of the company.
Firms, like other organizations, had to get creative and adapt quickly to remote working situations after COVID-19 hit. Technology has made getting work done remotely more seamless, but one piece is hard for even technology to completely replicate: feeling connected and engaged with your colleagues.
The gig economy and the legal sector might sound like an odd pairing to most. However, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is fueling an increasingly active gig economy within the legal industry, says Sascha Mehlhase, vice-president of products and innovation for ABC Legal.
Aaron Ellazar
aellazar@abclegal.com
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