How do you do a status report on file every 60 days when sometimes nothing happens on the file? For instance, waiting for deposition.

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One page status reports are fine. Just be honest and say that nothing has move forward on the file. Give the same plan of action if that’s the case.

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Start off the report with “There’s been minimal new developments in the case since the last report, the last major event was x, the deposition of y is still set, our analysis of the case remains the same as previously reported…” or something like this. Consistent communication is key, even if just to check-in and advise little has changed.

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I’d just do a brief email

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