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Defero Law

Community of UK legal bloggers.

http://www.deferolaw.com/profiles/blog/list?promoted=1

May 19
10 Tips for Managing Litigation for Superior Results and Cost Saving

10 Tips for Managing Litigation for Superior Results and Cost Saving

Earlier this year, a U.S. District Court approved the payment of $310 million in attorney fees to 116 law firms in a single case (TFT-LCD Antitrust Litigation), with one firm receiving $75 million in fees and another receiving $49 million.…
May 17
Our Child Abuse Solicitors further discuss Child Abuse Claims coverage

Our Child Abuse Solicitors further discuss Child Abuse Claims coverage

In a blog last week we discussed how The former Archbishop of York, Lord Hope, has been accused of failing to report serious allegations of child abuse by a senior clergyman, Robert Waddington. Read our blog entitled…
May 17
Unbundling: The New/Old Kid On The Block

Unbundling: The New/Old Kid On The Block

Unbundling as a service delivery and price modulation strategy is as old as the hills: for everyone but law firms. Quite a bit has been written about it recently (eg. Legal Futures and Law Society…

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What About Paris?

Features ideas and thoughts on servicing business clients as valued customers in American law firms. By Dan Hull.

http://www.whataboutclients.com/

May 18
Old Armstrong Chapel, 1831.

Old Armstrong Chapel, 1831.

In Indian Hill, southern Ohio, U.S. A small rectangular church with a prominent front tower. Photo by Greg Hume....
May 17
Pantheon: Rosamund Pike.

Pantheon: Rosamund Pike.

This British classically-trained stage actress attended Oxford. There she read English Literature at Wadham College, and graduated with a 2:1 degree. But more importantly, she's a plugger, is likely (while slumming in films) to win an Oscar…
May 15
The 7 Habits of Highly Useless Corporate Lawyers.

The 7 Habits of Highly Useless Corporate Lawyers.

"Ernie from Glen Burnie", not his real name, is an unreliable but wise childhood friend of mine who likes the works of Hunter Thompson. EFGB is now a partner at a Washington, DC law firm. For years he has claimed...

Rank this Week: 19

Legal Profession Blog

By Professors S. Alan Childress, Michael S. Frisch and Jeffrey M. Lipshaw.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/legal_profession/

May 18
A Real Horror Story Or The Fall Of The House Of Usher

A Real Horror Story Or The Fall Of The House Of Usher

The Indiana Supreme Court has imposed a suspension of at least three years without automatic reinstatement of an attorney named Arthur Usher. The attorney developed a romantic interest in an Indiana Mckinney School of Law student ("Jane…
May 17
No New Rule 8.4(h) For Tennessee

No New Rule 8.4(h) For Tennessee

The Tennessee Supreme Court has entered an order denying the petition of its Board of Professional Responsibility to amend its Rule 8.4 to add a subsectuon (h) prohibiting engaging "in a professional capacity, in certain discriminatory…
May 17
The 14 Percent Chance

The 14 Percent Chance

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has reinstated an attorney suspended for two years in 2010 for possession of heroin and felony bail jumping. The court described the situation that led to the conviction Attorney C. began using illegal drugs around…

Rank this Week: 66

Lawyerist

Covers law practice management, marketing, technology and legal careers.

http://lawyerist.com

May 18
Thoughts On Cube Farming

Thoughts On Cube Farming

I’m posting this on a Saturday, and if you’re working today, especially in a cubicle, this post is dedicated to you. I work for a big bank and I am a lawyer. And I work in a cubicle. My boss manages 5 lawyers, and he works in a…
May 17
Why Would Law Schools Be Any Good at Teaching Law Practice Management?

Why Would Law Schools Be Any Good at Teaching Law Practice Management?

Yesterday, I sat in on the ABA Young Lawyers Division council meeting in Minneapolis. The council was considering a resolution to recommend to the ABA House of Delegates that would require law schools to teach business skills to law students.…
May 17
Are Billable Hours Eroding Trust Between Lawyers and Clients?

Are Billable Hours Eroding Trust Between Lawyers and Clients?

Billable hours have been back in the news over the past month thanks to a dispute between DLA Piper and one of their clients over legal bills. The client refused to pay the bill, claiming DLA Piper overstaffed its files and performed…

Rank this Week: 93

Mass. LOMAP: Law Practice Advisor

Provides resources, tips, and substantive advice to attorneys, focused on those licensed in Massachusetts, to help establish and institutionalize professional office practices. By Director Rodney Dowell, and LPA Jared Correia, Esq.

http://masslomap.blogspot.com/

May 17
Guest Post: Practice Interruptions Brought on by National Disasters: Unexpected Consequences and Getting Through

Guest Post: Practice Interruptions Brought on by National Disasters: Unexpected Consequences and Getting Through

The Boston Marathon Bombings shook Boston last month. No one affected by the tragedy has since experienced anything like normalcy, in the sense of things being ‘the way they used to be’ — and probably never will…
May 10
The Three Marketeers: Whom You’ll Need to Market Your Law Practice

The Three Marketeers: Whom You’ll Need to Market Your Law Practice

Three has always been held up as a mystical number: the Trinity; Larry Bird; the titular reworking of the Three Musketeers; etc. It just so happens that you also need three people to market a modern law practice. The good thing is:…
May 1
LOMAP’s Third Annual Marketing Conference is May 16; Avvo CEO Mark Britton to Keynote

LOMAP’s Third Annual Marketing Conference is May 16; Avvo CEO Mark Britton to Keynote

It’s springtime again, and that can only mean one thing: Our annual marketing conference is in the offing. The ‘Third Annual Super Marketing Conference: Accelerate Your Marketing’ will focus on web marketing. This…

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Attorney at Work

Covers legal careers, client service, and marketing.

http://www.attorneyatwork.com/

May 17
How’s Your Law Practice’s Curb Appeal?

How’s Your Law Practice’s Curb Appeal?

Ever open up Google Hangouts or Skype to hear someone (okay, you) say, “Cripes! Where did that come from?” when the camera captures a side of your office you rarely notice? It’s not your bobblehead collection. It’s…
May 16
Evernote Guide for Lawyers eBook

Evernote Guide for Lawyers eBook

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May 16
Does a Small Law Firm Need to Have a Brand?

Does a Small Law Firm Need to Have a Brand?

Question: Ours is a three-lawyer litigation firm with high-profile experience in a narrow issue. Obviously we don’t have the luxury of an in-house marketing department like the big law firms. But we certainly have the capability to best…

Rank this Week: 162

InhouseBlog

Covers corporate, employment law, environmental, forms, insurance, IP, litigation and more. By Geoffrey G. Gussis.

http://www.inhouseblog.com

May 17
Contemplate before Terminating Employee

Contemplate before Terminating Employee

Terminating employees often brings angst to many company executives – fortunately it is an area where in-house counsel can provide guidance to decrease corporate risk and ensure that the process runs smoothly: he decision to terminate…
May 16
6 Things In-House Counsel Must Know About E-Discovery

6 Things In-House Counsel Must Know About E-Discovery

Gabriela Baron, vice president for business development at Xerox Litigation Services, discusses big-picture e-discovery trends, including what clients are putting on their wish lists.The post 6 Things In-House Counsel Must Know About…
May 9
Rewriting the Employee Handbook for Social Media

Rewriting the Employee Handbook for Social Media

As a former HR professional, before practicing law, I can recall when employee handbooks were largely a creative writing exercise. Employers penned work rules that fit their business, and so long as they were applied consistently and without…

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TechnoLawyer Blog

Covers legal technology and practice management news.

http://blog.technolawyer.com/

May 17
How to Fix Law Schools and Word-WordPerfect Compatibility; Repairability Rant; Review of ScanSnap S1500

How to Fix Law Schools and Word-WordPerfect Compatibility; Repairability Rant; Review of ScanSnap S1500

Today's issue of Fat Friday contains these articles: Tim Callins, How to Fix Law Schools Timothy Morgan, How to Fix the Word-WordPerfect Compatibility Problem Stephen Seldin, The Problem With Apple Products and Microsoft Surface Frances Ruiz,…
May 16
Reviews of SRFax, NaturallySpeaking, CutePDF; Why I Don't Use Word; Much More

Reviews of SRFax, NaturallySpeaking, CutePDF; Why I Don't Use Word; Much More

Today's issue of TL Answers contains these articles: Philip Olenick, Review: SRFax Jason Howie, Review: Dragon NaturallySpeaking Plus a Tip Joe Dipierro, Review: CutePDF for Creating Non-Searchable PDF Documents Troy Marsh, Why I Don't Use…
May 16
FileCenter Professional 8: Read Our Exclusive Report

FileCenter Professional 8: Read Our Exclusive Report

Today's issue of TL NewsWire covers a document and records management system (see article below), an iPhone keyboard case, a cloud file server, and a text automation app for the iPad and iPhone. Don't miss the next issue. GO PAPERLESS...

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The Sociable Lawyer Blog

The Sociable Lawyer is both a series of local meet-ups in the physical world and an online resource for lawyers who want to network with other lawyers and learn the hottest practice management and marketing tools, tips and strategies. We're particularly excited about how attorneys are integrating emerging technologies into the everyday practice of law.

http://sociablelawyer.org/

May 16
9 Tips for Drafting a Clear-Cut Contract

9 Tips for Drafting a Clear-Cut Contract

Many lawyers define themselves as being involved in either litigation or transactional law. In fact, I do this myself. And for many, the distinction may be somewhat warranted. But if you’re a solo practitioner or small-firm attorney,…
May 13
Pandas, Pies & Promotions | Mission Pony Tries a New Gait

Pandas, Pies & Promotions | Mission Pony Tries a New Gait

April Ellis is a medical social worker turned urban cowgirl. Like other California entrepreneurs, she started out puttering in her garage, inventing a motorized pony to enter into a neighborhood event. Her zero-emission mount—built on…
May 8
Rocket Lawyer Hosts Aspiring Entrepreneurs From Around the World

Rocket Lawyer Hosts Aspiring Entrepreneurs From Around the World

Up-and-coming entrepreneurs from nine countries and three continents visited Rocket Lawyer’s San Francisco headquarters this week as part of their tour of the Bay Area’s lively start-up scene. The eclectic group included lawyers,…

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LLRX.com

Covers legal research and tech issues. By Sabrina Pacifici.

http://www.llrx.com

May 19
Negotiating Justice: The New Constitutional Spectrum of Plea Bargaining

Negotiating Justice: The New Constitutional Spectrum of Plea Bargaining

Ken Strutin focuses on the impact of the Supreme Court's decisions in Missouri v. Frye and Lafler v. Cooper, and the upcoming appeal in Burt v. Titlow in regard to placing plea bargaining front and center on the national stage. As a result,…
May 19
Voice Dream e-reading app: Stellar for text to speech - and promising as a general reader

Voice Dream e-reading app: Stellar for text to speech - and promising as a general reader

David H. Rothman reviews the Voice Dream Reader app for iPads, iPhones and iPod Touches. At $10 it is more expensive than the average app, but David's deep dive has resulted in a recommendation that there is enough value to justify the cost.
May 4
Promising DPLA debut--but please don't confuse with a full-fledged 'public library' demo

Promising DPLA debut--but please don't confuse with a full-fledged 'public library' demo

David H. Rothman discusses the strengths and gaps of the current site, which he notes is a demo project with which the DPLA hopes to raise money and attract more, and much needed volunteers. The organization also plans to use this iteration…

Rank this Week: 417

Elder Counsel Blog

Provides education and tools for Elder Law and Special Needs Attorneys.

http://www.eldercounselblog.com

May 13
Round 2: What Changes Will Be Coming to the VA Pension Program?

Round 2: What Changes Will Be Coming to the VA Pension Program?

Last year S. 3270 was introduced, proposing numerous changes to the VA pension program, including a lookback period and a penalty period for transfers made prior to qualifying for the VA pension program. The bill was not passed, and on…
May 9
A Journey through Your Practice Gameplan™

A Journey through Your Practice Gameplan™

Included in ElderCounsel’s membership is a practice building roadmap that many new ElderCounsel members follow. We call it, “Your Practice Gameplan™.” This Gameplan is a combination of one-on-one coaching,…
May 2
Making History……A Teenager, Downs Syndrome and Base Camp on Mt. Everest

Making History……A Teenager, Downs Syndrome and Base Camp on Mt. Everest

I knew exactly what I was going to write about when we were asked to contribute to the blog at ElderCounsel…..and then it became a national news story! While this story was reported a few weeks back, I still feel the trek to Base…

Rank this Week: 416

Ms. JD - Changing the Face of the…

Ms. JD - Changing the Face of the Legal Profession

A forum for dialogue and networking among women lawyers and aspiring lawyers.

http://ms-jd.org

May 17
Mark Your Calendars Now! Ms. JD’s 2014 Conference: Passion Forward is set for February 21-22, 2014 in Austin, Texas!

Mark Your Calendars Now! Ms. JD’s 2014 Conference: Passion Forward is set for February 21-22, 2014 in Austin, Texas!

Image: ms_jd.jpg Ms. JD is proud to announce that our Sixth Annual Conference on Women and the Law will be February 21-22, 2014 at The University of Texas School of Law, in…
May 16
Ms. JD Weekly Roundup: Week Ending May 17, 2013

Ms. JD Weekly Roundup: Week Ending May 17, 2013

Image: ms_jd_weekly_round-up.jpg Do you play golf? This is the networking question that J. Kelly Hoey, a founder of Lean In.org, is asking professional women. Read more about her…
May 15
Women Refer On National Girlfriends’ Networking Day

Women Refer On National Girlfriends’ Networking Day

Image: ngn_day_square.jpg The voice on the telephone line was warm, friendly and professional. “Judy Martin recommended you,” she said. “I’m building a…

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JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We…

JOTWELL - The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)

Edited by University of Miami School of Law Professor Michael Froomkin, The Journal of Things We Like (Lots)–JOTWELL–invites law professors to join us in filling a telling gap in legal scholarship by creating a space where legal academics will go to identify, celebrate, and discuss the best new legal scholarship.

http://jotwell.com/

May 17
The Brave New World of Identification

The Brave New World of Identification

Margaret Hu, Biometric ID Cybersurveillance, 88 Indiana L.J.__ (forthcoming 2013), available at SSRN.Mary FanThe memory seems almost quaint. While waiting with prosecutors in the hallway between indictments, an excellent customs…
May 15
Celebrating Federal Civil Rulemaking

Celebrating Federal Civil Rulemaking

Lonny Hoffman, Rulemaking in the Age of Twombly and Iqbal, U.C. Davis L. Rev. (forthcoming, 2013) available at SSRN.Brooke D. ColemanThe Federal Rules of Civil Procedure are 75 years old this year. Imagine a fete thrown in their honor-mini…
May 13
Balkan Ghost

Balkan Ghost

Reva B. Siegel, From Colorblindness to Antibalkanization: An Emerging Ground of Decision in Race Equality Cases, 120 Yale L.J. 1278 (2011).Pat GudridgeWhatever Reva Siegel writes is worth close study. This recent Yale Law Journal…

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On Being A Black Lawyer

By Yolanda Young.

http://www.onbeingablacklawyer.com

May 15
The Law School Diversity Special Issue

The Law School Diversity Special Issue

Lawyers of Color has published our 1st Annual Law School Special Issue. Inside you’ll find the Law Professor’s “The 50 Under 50 List.” The issue also includes the Minority Faculty Directory, which lists the…
May 13
African-Americans and the Supreme Court

African-Americans and the Supreme Court

The Associated Press just published an article entitled, "In entire court term, justices see 1 black lawyer" which addresses the scarcity of African-Americans who end up advocating before the U.S. Supreme Court. Read More
May 10
2 Keys to Keep Conversations Safe

2 Keys to Keep Conversations Safe

Safe Places: Whenever a conversation moves from routine to crucial/ volatile there has been a change in one of two areas: 1) Mutual Purpose 2) Mutual Respect Read More

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idealawg

Law practice information and ideas. From Stephanie West Allen of Allen & Nichols Production.

http://westallen.typepad.com/idealawg/

May 6
Using Sketchvideos for teaching: A demo focusing on conflict

Using Sketchvideos for teaching: A demo focusing on conflict

My talented friend and colleague Susanne Hoogwater (also a lawyer and mediator) is very creative. Since she is a Renaissance Soul, I am constantly astounded and delighted at the new arenas she opens up for others and the products she designs.…
May 5
Living with SIN: Using photos to track our shifts and changes over time

Living with SIN: Using photos to track our shifts and changes over time

Last week, I gave a presentation in Baltimore on conflict resolution; one focus was detecting your inner mediator. We looked at six tips or clues for that path of inner clarity. One of the six was: "Look at people and disputes through…
May 4
Maryland Bar's ADR Section Spring Award Event (photos included)

Maryland Bar's ADR Section Spring Award Event (photos included)

I was pleased to attend the ceremony on Thursday, May 3, at which Rachel Wohl received the award named for Judge Robert M. Bell, the Chief Judge of the Maryland Court of Appeals. (To read about Judge Bell's very impressive background, click…

Rank this Week: 576

Law Firm Transitions

Covers business development, knowledge management, alternative billing arrangements, technology and marketing. By Debra Baker.

http://www.lawfirmtransitions.com/

May 2
How to stop competing on price

How to stop competing on price

The pressure to discount rates has never been greater. Yet studies of complex sales like legal show that less than 10 percent of decisions are based on the value-to-price ratio: So why has price become the cornerstone of so many conversations…
Mar 14
Transforming Practice

Transforming Practice

The career path for attorneys has never been more challenging. While lawyer job dissatisfaction is nothing new, rapid changes in the legal industry create uncertainties for attorneys who plan to practice law for another decade or longer.…
Mar 5
Plan Now for the Next Economic Slowdown

Plan Now for the Next Economic Slowdown

I participated in the Vistage All-City event in San Diego last week where Brian Beaulieu of ITR Economics spoke about how to stay ahead of the curve in light of the economic forecast for 2014 and beyond. His view: The long-term economic…

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Leadership for Lawyers

Covers client service, creativity, leadership, marketing, operations and research. By Mark Beese.

http://leadershipforlawyers.typepad.com/leadership_for_lawyers/

Mar 23
Signs of the time

Signs of the time

A few interesting notes: The ACC GC Survey confirms that in-house legal departments continue to expand internally. 83% hired new lawyers when they needed staff. 64% created new positions last year. One GC I met last year said it is...
Mar 23
Building Insight

Building Insight

Great article on "Reading a Room" and building insight for leaders.
Mar 23
Growth is Dead e-book

Growth is Dead e-book

If you missed reading Bruce MacEwen's posts about the post-recession legal economy, you can either scroll through his blog or read it as an e-book (which is what I did, so I could read it on a plane on the...

Rank this Week: 506

Build A Solo Practice, LLC

Covers solo practice, marketing and work/life balance. By Susan Cartier Liebel.

http://susancartierliebel.typepad.com/build_a_solo_practice/

Nov 29
You’re An Attorney, But Are You An Entrepreneur?

You’re An Attorney, But Are You An Entrepreneur?

The very first business I ever owned was a babysitting service. Yeah, I know, everyone is a babysitter when they are 16. But I figured out that I could charge more for my services if I went a little further than the other sitters. So I cooked…
Nov 27
Evolutions of a Solo Practice – Part 3

Evolutions of a Solo Practice – Part 3

(You can read Evolutions of a Solo Practice – Part 1 and Part 2 if you haven’t already. Remember, all events are real though the names are made up!) Landlord-Tenant Evolves Into Real Estate/General Practice
Nov 26
Digital Asset Management – Guest Lecture with Deborah Gonzalez

Digital Asset Management – Guest Lecture with Deborah Gonzalez

Everyone dies. Often unexpectedly. But there is power in dead hands. We are the country with the greatest control of our assets after death. However, most never consider, let alone manage, their digital legacy. How do we handle,…

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Baby Barista - Times Online

Fictional account of a junior barrister practising at the English Bar.

http://www.babybarista.com/

Nov 28
Book Recommendation: How the Law Works by Gary Slapper

Book Recommendation: How the Law Works by Gary Slapper

How the Law Works is a refreshingly clear and reliable guide to today’s legal system. Offering interesting and comprehensive coverage, it makes sense of all the curious features of the law in day to day life and in current affairs.…
Nov 26
Monday morning with Alex Williams’ cartoons, 26th November 2012

Monday morning with Alex Williams’ cartoons, 26th November 2012

This cartoon is by Alex Williams who draws the Queen’s Counsel cartoons for The Times and in numerous books including Lawyers Uncovered. He also does the cartoons for BabyBarista and has had two more excellent books published…
Nov 24
Weekend Video: Sir Ken Robinson: Do Schools Kill Creativity?

Weekend Video: Sir Ken Robinson: Do Schools Kill Creativity?

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Counsel to Counsel Blog

Focuses on career and marketing issues facing associates or partners. By Stephen Seckler.

http://www.seckler.com/blog/

Oct 17
6 Marketing Lessons From the Presidential Debate

6 Marketing Lessons From the Presidential Debate

We can learn a lot about marketing by watching politicians. For better or worse, this year’s Presidential debates have provided us with an unusually rich body of marketing lessons. If you are willing to take a more objective look at how…
Oct 12
It’s Not What You Say

It’s Not What You Say

The words you choose to describe your practice are of course important. But we communicate a lot more through our facial expressions, tone and demeaner. More in my latest LPM tip in the MBA Lawyers e-Journal.
Oct 5
Research on Why In-house Counsel Fire Law Firm

Research on Why In-house Counsel Fire Law Firm

In deciding what companies may be good targets for your legal services, should you avoid companies that have established relationships with outside counsel? Not according to new research reported in the American Lawyer. There are plenty…

Rank this Week: 525

FamilyCraft: The Private Practice…

FamilyCraft: The Private Practice of Family & Divorce Mediation

Covers the intrapersonal and the professional/technical world of being a family mediator. By Lawrence F. King.

http://coloradodivorcemediation.com/blog/mediation/index.htm

Apr 23
Empathy, Anger & Sorrow (Erasing the Lines in the Sand)

Empathy, Anger & Sorrow (Erasing the Lines in the Sand)

In discussing disappointment's natural place in the landscape of life, psychotherapist Michael Miller, Ph.D., recently wrote in a popular magazine's feature article:Empathy helps turn anger into sorrow. When sorrow becomes mutual, it begins…
Dec 4
Acclaim for Our Divorce Law & Mediation Blogs and Website

Acclaim for Our Divorce Law & Mediation Blogs and Website

Fellow attorney-mediator Diane Levin of Boston has kindly reviewed our new blogs (this family mediation blog, and our companion Colorado DivorcePoint! divorce law blog).
Oct 31
Good Fences In Co-Parenting Plan Mediation

Good Fences In Co-Parenting Plan Mediation

In his epic poem about a Vermont apple orchard, “The Mending Wall”, Robert Frost puzzled over the timeless proverbGood fences make good neighbors.

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Virtual Law Practice

Discusses practicing law in a web-based virtual law office (vlo). By Stephanie Kimbro.

http://virtuallawpractice.org

May 18
Gamification vs Games: Why the Difference Matters for Legal Service

Gamification vs Games: Why the Difference Matters for Legal Service

As I've started talking about the game I'm developing, I hear people throw out the phrase "gamification of legal services" to describe my project. That's actually not what I'm doing and the terminology does make a difference. There is…
May 16
Slides from Presentation to Chicago Bar Association

Slides from Presentation to Chicago Bar Association

Today I gave a presentation which was live but also webcast for the Chicago Bar Association.
May 14
Bitcoin as Payment for Legal Service

Bitcoin as Payment for Legal Service

One of my law students recently raised this question to me: Could a lawyer allow payment for legal services in Bitcoin? It's not a question I've ever gotten before and it's a good one. Bitcoin is digital currency and it's not managed by any…

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Accolades & Achievements

The University of Chicago Law School is proud to recognize noteworthy events in the lives of its alumni through the Accolades & Achievements Blog.

http://www.law.uchicago.edu/alumni/accoladesandachievements

May 17
Cheryl Stanton '97 Appointed Director of SC Dept. of Employment and Workforce

Cheryl Stanton '97 Appointed Director of SC Dept. of Employment and Workforce

Original source: http://www.thestate.com/2013/05/02/2753668/ny-attorney-will-lead-sc-empl... From TheState.com: Gov. Nikki Haley appointed Thursday a New York attorney experienced in representing…
May 16
Anna Ivey '97 Lists "6 Skills Every Law Student Needs to Master" for Corporate Counsel

Anna Ivey '97 Lists "6 Skills Every Law Student Needs to Master" for Corporate Counsel

Original source: http://www.law.com/corporatecounsel/PubArticleCC.jsp?id=1202598161336&6_... From Corporate Counsel: Guest blogger Anna Ivey is a former admissions dean at the University of…
May 15
Sapna Kumar '03 Voted 'Faculty of the Year' by University of Houston Law Center Student

Sapna Kumar '03 Voted 'Faculty of the Year' by University of Houston Law Center Student

Original source: http://www.law.uh.edu/news/spring2013/0408Kumar.asp From the University of Houston Law Center website: University of Houston Law Center Professor Sapna Kumar has been selected as…

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LawBiz Blog

Covers buying and selling a practice, law firm management and legal marketing. By Ed Poll.

http://www.lawbizblog.com/

May 16
LawBiz® Legal Pad: No, It's Not the Same: Pricing vs. Billing, Part 2

LawBiz® Legal Pad: No, It's Not the Same: Pricing vs. Billing, Part 2

Ed advises: keep track of your work, bill timely, and collect efficiently.
May 15
Are your fees reasonable?

Are your fees reasonable?

MyCase features my guest blog post suggesting that there is plenty of work for those lawyers willing to be realistic both in the nature of the clients they serve and the fees they charge. While you're at their web site, check out their…
May 13
Legal expenses - perception is reality

Legal expenses - perception is reality

There are at least two components of legal costs: Fees and expenses. When one is clearly out of line, the other is perceived to be out of line. Perception is reality. Much has been written about the $1,000 per hour legal fee. It's out…

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the (new) legal writer

A collection of resources for lawyers, who write. By Raymond Ward.

http://raymondpward.typepad.com/newlegalwriter/

May 15
A little editing exercise

A little editing exercise

This post is an editing exercise, something I haven’t done on this blog in a long time. It’s prompted by the following sentence, which I recently came across in a brief (party’s name changed): Accepting this argument is to reward...
May 10
Very superstitious writing on the wall—and many other places.

Very superstitious writing on the wall—and many other places.

Bryan Garner has been running a series of posts on writing superstitions. Today’s installment addresses starting a sentence with because. (It’s okay to do so.) A prior post refuted the superstition against starting a sentence with a…
May 8
Why I blog about things I barely know

Why I blog about things I barely know

Today’s Daily Meditation by Henri Nouwen describes the satisfaction I get from blogging: Often we think that we do not know enough to be able to teach others. We might even become hesitant to tell others what we know, out...

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Oregon Law Practice Management

Provides practice management tips for Oregon lawyers. By Beverly Michaelis.

http://oregonlawpracticemanagement.wordpress.com

May 14
Social Media Bill Passes Oregon Senate

Social Media Bill Passes Oregon Senate

Today the Oregon Senate passed HB 2654B which would forbid employers from demanding access to potential employee’s social media accounts. Read the full story at KATU. Maryland started the trend, which has spread to other jurisdictions.…
May 13
Stop the Insanity Word Users! Get Snapnumbers Now

Stop the Insanity Word Users! Get Snapnumbers Now

If automatic numbering in Microsoft Word drives you nutty, then you need Snapnumbers from the folks at Snapdone. Snapnumbers is a free Word add-in that allows you to number paragraphs naturally without regard to Word styles or the…
May 9
Washington State Administrative Office of Courts Hacked

Washington State Administrative Office of Courts Hacked

The Associated Press is reporting that 160,000 social security numbers were exposed when the Washington State Administrative Office of Courts was hacked in late 2012 or early 2013. “The breach happened due to vulnerability in an Adobe…

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Greensboro Law Blog

Covers the practice of law in Greensboro, North Carolina.

http://greensborolaw.blogspot.com/

May 12
Come to the Greensboro Bar Association Annual Picnic!

Come to the Greensboro Bar Association Annual Picnic!

GBA 2013 Annual PicnicatNewBridge Bank ParkonSunday, June 9th at 4:00 p.m.Bring your family (kids too!) for an afternoon of food, fun and BASEBALL!!Come watch our Greensboro Grasshoppersplay the Kannapolis Intimidators.We will be…
May 12
Health Initiative May 14th

Health Initiative May 14th

The GBA Health and Wellness Committee announces:FIT TO PRACTICE!Stressed out? Tired? Out of shape? Need motivation to get moving?The GBA’s Health and Wellness Committee would like to help you get Fit to Practice!If you…
May 6
Potters House Volunteers Needed

Potters House Volunteers Needed

The GBA, through its community involvement committee, needs five volunteers to help serve brunch (9:00 am – 12:30 pm) at the Potters House community kitchen of the Greensboro Urban Ministry, 1002 South Eugene Street, for Sunday, May…

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Law Practice Strategy

Discusses practice management solutions for solos and small firms.

http://lawpracticestrategy.com/

Apr 3
What’s New in Legal Technology, ABA Techshow 2013

What’s New in Legal Technology, ABA Techshow 2013

ABA TECHSHOW 2013 starts this week in Chicago, April 4-6, so for this ”Product Beat’ we have a preview of some wares being demonstrated in the exhibition hall. . .” Donna Seyle‘s insight: If you won’t get to…
Apr 3
The ReInvent Law Channel

The ReInvent Law Channel

Where The Revolution Will Be Televised! Donna Seyle‘s insight: Selected videos from ReinventLawSiliconValley are up and running! See on reinventlawchannel.com
Apr 2
Partnership: It’s Not Just Lawyering Anymore

Partnership: It’s Not Just Lawyering Anymore

When you’re an associate receiving positive feedback for your intelligence, diligence, and impeccable work product, it’s hard to fathom the need to start learning an entirely different set of skills for the later phases of your…

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JD Bliss Blog

For attorneys seeking career satisfaction, work/life balance and personal growth.

http://www.jdblissblog.com/

Jan 9
Guy Kawasaki Shares 10 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job

Guy Kawasaki Shares 10 Ways to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job

In a recent blog post, startup guru Guy Kawasaki explained how to use LinkedIn to find a job (please also check out LinkedIn for Lawyers 101 for a short LinkedIn tutorial tailored to attorneys).
Dec 29
Rob Sciglimpaglia: Moving from Law to Acting and Voice Over

Rob Sciglimpaglia: Moving from Law to Acting and Voice Over

Robert Sciglimpaglia's legal career came to an unexpected crossroads in May 2006. He could either continue practicing workers' compensation law full time, or accept a 13-day contract to perform as an extra in the Disney movie "Enchanted,"…
Nov 16
Interview: Michael Rothman: From Lawyer to High-End Private Investigator

Interview: Michael Rothman: From Lawyer to High-End Private Investigator

Career opportunities often fall into a lawyer's lap when he or she least expects it. The key is to seize the opportunity.

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Her-Law Firm

Features an experienced attorney's adventures as a relatively new sole practitioner, including marketing successes and failures, client handling, website stuff and some frivolities. By Christine C. Karr.

http://her-law-firm.typepad.com/her-law-firm/

Feb 24
On pro bono cases.............

On pro bono cases.............

In my former life, as an attorney who represented plaintiffs in medical negligence cases, I was a very busy associate. I never lacked for files that needed attention, and rarely had the time, or inclination to take on pro bono cases. I…
Feb 19
On stepping out of your usual routine...

On stepping out of your usual routine...

It's slightly funny to think that I have a usual routine, being in month five of my new practice as a sole practitioner, but I do somewhat have a "usual." I usually practice in the Circuit Court of Cook County, where the courthouse is…
Feb 17
On building a niche law practice......

On building a niche law practice......

A niche law practice is a creature of the new economy affecting small and mid-size law firms. In this new economy, I believe that you need to distinguish yourself - you need to offer specialized legal services to a specific niche of the…

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Legal Underground

Covers the politics of litigation. By Evan Schaeffer.

http://www.legalunderground.com/

May 16
NOT SO FAST . . . In an engaging blog…

NOT SO FAST . . . In an engaging blog post, Walter Olson defends rebuts a claim -- in a Daily Caller story by reporter Patrick Howley -- that law firm Sutherland, Asbill & Brennan has "has strong Obama connections."...
May 10
THE TRIAL LAWYER'S PRAYER Dear Lord: Here…

THE TRIAL LAWYER'S PRAYER Dear Lord: Here I am, back in Church. It's been awhile, I freely admit, and I apologize for the long string of Sunday absences, but as you know, the demands of my busy practice often require...
May 6
AND IN CLASS-ACTION NEWS . . . Weekend…

AND IN CLASS-ACTION NEWS . . . Weekend reading from the New York Times: "Corporations Find a Friend in the Supreme Court," by Adam Liptak. In the article, Liptak analyzes recent class-action rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court; a recent...

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The Mac Lawyer

Covers legal technology with a focus on using Macs in the law office. By attorney Ben Stevens.

http://www.themaclawyer.com/

May 6
Fonts for Lawyer

Fonts for Lawyer

About a year and half ago, I asked whether attorneys gave any thought as to why they use a particular font. After all, lawyers are hired to advocate their clients’ positions as effectively as possible. Fonts transmit the written word,…
Apr 30
10 Security Tips to Protect Your Mac

10 Security Tips to Protect Your Mac

Although Macs are already very secure, there are steps that you can take to lock down your system. The ten following tips will help ensure that your system is as safe and secure as possible: Enable Firewall :: Although there may be…
Apr 25
Which Web Browser Do Lawyers Prefer?

Which Web Browser Do Lawyers Prefer?

A few years ago, I conducted a similar poll, and I am curious to see which browsers my readers prefer in 2013. Please take a moment to vote below, and I invite you to use the Comments below to state the reasons for your preference.…

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DennisKennedy.blog

Covers legal technology, technology law and other musings. By Dennis Kennedy.

http://www.denniskennedy.com/blog/

Apr 29
The Kennedy-Mighell Report: Pardon Our 100th Interruption

The Kennedy-Mighell Report: Pardon Our 100th Interruption

“Pardon Our 100th Interruption” is the title of the 100th episode of The Kennedy-Mighell Report podcast for the Legal Talk Network. Listeners who go back to the very beginning will know that there were six earlier episodes we did…
Apr 11
New Podcasts: Creativity within Constraints and iPads for Litigator

New Podcasts: Creativity within Constraints and iPads for Litigator

Tom Mighell and I are getting ready to record the 100th Episode of our podcast, The Kennedy-Mighell Report, which is now appearing on both the Legal Talk Network and the ABA’s Legal Technology Resource Center. And it’s available…
Apr 1
Two New Tech Columns: Law Firm Apps and Departure Policie

Two New Tech Columns: Law Firm Apps and Departure Policie

My latest two ABA Journal tech columns are called “Apt to make apps? What you need to consider before jumping in” and “5 tech policies law firms should consider to prep for job departures.” 1. Apt to make apps? What…

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Within the Penumbra

Covers items that lie along the periphery of the legal issues I see in my daily practice. By Gabrielle N. Helix.

http://ghelixlaw.wordpress.com

Apr 26
In the Service of Others: I am Free to be Me

In the Service of Others: I am Free to be Me

My daughter, Ashley-Taylor (A.T.) recently spent some time in Washington D.C. She went to DC to attend a conference for select college students who volunteer their time to advocate for mental health awareness. She is passionate about…
Oct 11
Have You Made A Positive Impact?

Have You Made A Positive Impact?

Recently, I underwent unavoidable and unexpected back surgery. In less than 12 hours, I went from sitting in my office to sitting in the emergency room. I was admitted in the evening, and by the next morning, my whole world was upside…
May 31
If the Buddha Practiced Law

If the Buddha Practiced Law

In a controversy, the instant we feel anger we have already ceased striving for the truth, and have begun striving for ourselves. – Buddha I found this quote while randomly surfing the internet. At first glance, I realized how well it…

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Transblawg

Weblog on German-English legal translation from Furth. By Margaret Marks.

http://www.margaret-marks.com/Transblawg/

Nov 23
Delia Venables on legal resources/Delia Venables: UK-Recht im Internet

Delia Venables on legal resources/Delia Venables: UK-Recht im Internet

Delia Venables, who I've recommended before, was one of the earliest sources of internet information on law in the UK. Her website on legal resources for the UK and Ireland would take a long time to click around. I usually look at the…
Nov 10
Economist on translation and the law

Economist on translation and the law

An article in The Economist on the growing demand for legal translation: Translating and the law. It envisages this as a good prospect for underworked lawyers:
Oct 26
English books/Englische Bücher

English books/Englische Bücher

This is what English-language books look like in Germany.

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Adam Smith, Esq.

An inquiry into the economics of law firms. By Bruce MacEwen.

http://www.adamsmithesq.com/

Nov 22
Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving

On Thanksgiving Day, it seems only fitting to mention to you, Dear Readers, how thankful I truly am for your interest, support, and loyalty. Without question the most emotionally and professionally satisfying benefit I’ve derived from…
Nov 18
“Growth is Dead” Will Be an E-Book

“Growth is Dead” Will Be an E-Book

Yes, coming soon to a Kindle or iPad near you: The complete 12-part Growth is Dead series from Adam Smith, Esq. as an e-book. We’re doing this partly in response to popular demand. Requests for “reprints” of the series have far exceeded…
Nov 16
Growth is Dead: Part 12-The S-Curve

Growth is Dead: Part 12-The S-Curve

As we come to the final installment of the Growth is Dead series, I hope the challenge I’ve laid out for us is clear. Excess capacity Stagnant demand Cut-throat or “suicidal” discounting Unprecedented pressure on prices, from all…

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The Solo Lawyer

Discusses starting a law practice, marketing tips, and motivational writing to help attorneys going out on their own. By Frank A. Cseke.

http://www.thesololawyer.org/

Oct 10
The Baby, Baby Boomer

The Baby, Baby Boomer

Author (Guest Blogger): Matthew T. Smith
Sep 11
That’s Where the Money I

That’s Where the Money I

Author (Guest Blogger): Matthew T. Smith
Jul 27
Are you tough enough for retirement? By Matthew T. Smith

Are you tough enough for retirement? By Matthew T. Smith

Author (Guest Blogger): Matthew T. SmithI recently came upon a podcast that I personally found compelling. I am always looking for new and interesting topics of discussion to listen to as I attempt to occupy my time driving between…

Rank this Week: 962

BaranCLE

Covers MCLE. By Tim Baran.

http://www.barancle.com/

Aug 17
2011 ACLEA Annual Meeting – Mobile In and Social Media Out

2011 ACLEA Annual Meeting – Mobile In and Social Media Out

“Great ACLEA – best one ever“, gushed a long-time attendee at the 47th Annual Meeting held on July 30 – August 2, 2011 in lovely Boston, [...]
Jul 24
Guide to Reporting CLE Attendance

Guide to Reporting CLE Attendance

As if having to navigate the burdensome set of rules that govern continuing legal education (CLE) accreditation for courses isn’t enough, providers must contend with the [...]
Jul 3
Use Firefox App Tabs For Desktop Push Notification

Use Firefox App Tabs For Desktop Push Notification

Although I’ve starting use Google’s Chrome browser more frequently, Firefox remains my browser of choice. My loyalty stems from it’s open source origins whose mission is [...]

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Next Generation, Next Destination

Covers partner transition planning at professional firms. By Development Counsel.

http://www.nextgeneration-nextdestination.com/

May 17
THE GENERATIONS COLLABORATE TO BUILD THE COLLABORATIVE ECONOMY

THE GENERATIONS COLLABORATE TO BUILD THE COLLABORATIVE ECONOMY

A few weeks ago, Maria Bartiromo did a “Seat at the Table” segment on her Sunday NBC program about the sharing or collaborative economy. The key concepts are Rent, Share and Trust. You rent your car or home or dresses...
Apr 11
ENTITLED TO MOVE UP VS. THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVE YOURSELF WORTHY

ENTITLED TO MOVE UP VS. THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVE YOURSELF WORTHY

Ilene Gordon was given the challenge at age 32 by a mentor to manage a group of people more than 20 years older. The challenge for this executive several years out of business school was to get the best out of them, to motivate and inspire…
Apr 1
RESEARCH ON “FAMILY NARRATIVES” CAN HELP ORGANIZATIONS THRIVE TOO.

RESEARCH ON “FAMILY NARRATIVES” CAN HELP ORGANIZATIONS THRIVE TOO.

Dr. Marshall Duke, a psychologist at Emory University found that children who know a lot about their families, especially the ups and downs rather than all good or all bad, tend to do better when they face challenges. Those with the most…

Rank this Week: 1599

Tillers on Evidence and Inference

The evidence blog of Professor Peter Tillers of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University.

http://tillerstillers.blogspot.com/

May 17
Those Blinking (Messy) Declarations!

Those Blinking (Messy) Declarations!

Ah, real-world evidence problems are so messy! Consider the case in which the victim of a homicide - before his death - allegedly identified his killer by blinking his eyes three times. See Lisa Cornwell (AP reporter), Ohioan to appeal…
May 16
Proposed new standards for expert witnesses in family court cases in England and Wale

Proposed new standards for expert witnesses in family court cases in England and Wale

New standards for expert evidence in family courts announced, Consultation launched on exclusion of ‘so-called experts who are not up to scratch’ Fanily Law Week (May 16, 2013?): The Ministry of Justice has proposed…
May 15
Dan Kahan on Some Factors Affecting "Objectivity" (and the lack thereof)

Dan Kahan on Some Factors Affecting "Objectivity" (and the lack thereof)

Dan Kahan, Motivated reasoning & its cognates (blog post), Cultural Cognition Project (May 15, 2013): 1. Generally. Motivated reasoning refers to the unconscious tendency of individuals to process…

Rank this Week: 1423

Outside Counsel

Occasional notes on a glamor profession. By Bill Altreuter.

http://outsidethelaw.blogspot.com/

May 16
I just got my review copy of Civil…

I just got my review copy of Civil Litigation in New York, Sixth Edition, by Oscar G. Chase and Robert A. Barker. It is a casebook, not a treatise-- it is designed and intended to be an instructional tool, so before I make any other comment I…
May 16
“Tony,” says Reepicheep, with…

“Tony,” says Reepicheep, with a gleam of challenge in his eyes, “It is my belief that the capacity of a mouse is no less than the capacity of a man. Will you match me, drink for drink?”I salute him with my shot…
May 15
The Hon. Ruth Bader Ginzburg is plain…

The Hon. Ruth Bader Ginzburg is plain wrong about Roe v. Wade. I do not often disagree with her, but when she says that the Supreme Court should have let matters take their own course, and that by accepting the case the Court, "seemed to have…

Rank this Week: 1655

In Search of Perfect Client…

In Search of Perfect Client Service

Covers client communications, client service, billing, and more. By Patrick Lamb.

http://www.patrickjlamb.com/

May 10
Valorem’s Nicole Auerbach Shows How Billable Hour Hurts Women

Valorem’s Nicole Auerbach Shows How Billable Hour Hurts Women

It is rare I have nothing to add, but this six minute (now there’s some rich irony) clip explains precisely how and why women are penalized by hourly billing. Congratulations to my partner Nicole Auerbach on a presentation that…
Apr 14
A Thousand Dollars Per Hour: Wrong Focu

A Thousand Dollars Per Hour: Wrong Focu

The Wall Street Journal recently reported on the increasing number of BigLaw partners charging more than $1000 per hour. My thoughts on hourly billing are well know, but the criticism of these rates as excessive misses the point…
Apr 7
BigLaw tries to sell the Brooklyn bridge

BigLaw tries to sell the Brooklyn bridge

Just ran across an article in Today’s General Counsel on choosing between litigation and arbitration. There are many factors that go into a decision to pursue one or the other, but this paragraph caught my eye: Moreover, the…

Rank this Week: 1636

Strategic Legal Technology

Covers the application of technology to law practice and law business. By Prism Legal Consulting.

http://www.prismlegal.com/wordpress/index.php

May 9
What Lawyers and Media Moguls Have in Common

What Lawyers and Media Moguls Have in Common

Two New York Times articles on Monday make me think that lawyers have more in common with media moguls than I thought. Solving Equation of a Hit Film Script, With Data explains that "The same kind of numbers analysis that has reshaped…
Apr 30
Lawyer Productivity in Alternative Fee Arrangement (AFA) World

Lawyer Productivity in Alternative Fee Arrangement (AFA) World

One reason that clients of large law firms want alternative fee arrangements (AFA) is to drive efficiency. The right AFA structure motivates firms to maximize productivity. In AFA World, what does productivity mean and can firms improve…
Apr 21
Will Unbundling Undo Biglaw?

Will Unbundling Undo Biglaw?

A New York Times article last Monday, More Cracks Undermine the Citadel of TV Profits, offers the legal market lessons on how unbundling can shake-up established players. With the growth of media delivery options, consumers no longer…

Rank this Week: 1697

Law Practice Tips Blog

Covers law practice management, the Internet and technology. By Jim Calloway.

http://jimcalloway.typepad.com/lawpracticetips/

May 6
Future-Proofing Your Law Firm

Future-Proofing Your Law Firm

I am pleased to announce that I have a new column in Law Practice Magazine, starting with its May-June 2013 "Professionalism" issue. The column is Practice Management Advice and the first offering is Future-Proofing Your Law Firm. There has…
Apr 23
Saving Emails as PDF File

Saving Emails as PDF File

Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Outlook work together in many nice ways. A great tip for archiving Outlook folders is to right click on them and select "Convert [Folder Name] to Adobe PDF." Then you can have all of those emails...
Apr 1
Encryption, Privacy and the Dark Side of the Internet

Encryption, Privacy and the Dark Side of the Internet

Encryption, Privacy and the Dark Side of the Internet was written by Duane Croft, a Norman, Oklahoma lawyer with an engineering background. This Oklahoma Bar Journal article covers encryption in depth, while still being readable for the…

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Bulletins from Aloha

Covers the Oregon State Bar and lawyering in Oregon.

http://www.bulletinsfromaloha.org/weekly/

May 1
LAW OUT WEST

LAW OUT WEST

LEGAL ROT PREPARED FOR: Law School Deans Dean Robert Klonoff -- Northwestern School of Law Dean Peter V. Letsou -- Willamette School of Law Dean Michael Moffitt -- University of Oregon School of…
Apr 15
CRIMINAL DISORDER IN BANKRUPTCY COURT

CRIMINAL DISORDER IN BANKRUPTCY COURT

DISORDER IN U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT IN OREGON It is a Closed System and You Ain’t a Member! A FULL REPORT ON ILLEGAL ACTIVITY IN YOUR LOCAL BANKRUPTCY COURT -- Spring 2013--- by Lauren Paulson BANKRUPTCY 101…
Apr 4
JUDICIAL DISCLOSURE 101

JUDICIAL DISCLOSURE 101

Thursday, April 4, 2013 Hon Ann Aiken United States Courthouse 405 E 8th Ave Eugene OR 97401 Re: Paulson v. OSB et al. Case No: Civil No. 6:13cv175-AA Dear Hon. Ann…

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