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North Carolina Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog
Covers social security disability benefits, appeals and hearings. By the Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo, L.L.C.
http://www.northcarolinasocialsecuritydisabilitylawyerblog.com/
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Dec 21
Goal Setting for 2012 for North Carolina Social Security Disability Hopeful
Goal Setting for 2012 for North Carolina Social Security Disability Hopeful2012 is on the horizon. If you are on North Carolina social security disability, or if you seek SSD or supplemental security income (SSI) benefits, odds are that you face multiple budgetary challenges. Those financial challenges are stacked… -
Dec 18
The “Impatience Problem” and North Carolina Social Security Disability
The “Impatience Problem” and North Carolina Social Security DisabilityThe quest for North Carolina Social Security Disability can be brutally slow, especially when you measure that quest in terms of our 24/7, Twitter-centric world view. It’s easy to get impatient, in other words, particularly if you’re… -
Dec 15
Disappointed with Your North Carolina Social Security Disability Results?
Disappointed with Your North Carolina Social Security Disability Results?In 2011, over 3 million people sought social security disability benefits in North Carolina and elsewhere in the U.S. It’s a safe bet that many hundreds of thousands of those applicants came out of the process disappointed, if not…
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North Carolina Wealth Law…
North Carolina Wealth Law Counselor
Covers asset protection, business succession planning, elder law, and estate taxes. By Carruthers & Roth.
http://www.northcarolinawealthlawcounselor.com/
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Jan 21
Feder and Fujishima: When It Comes To Life Insurance and Taxes, Dot Your I's and Cross Your T'
Feder and Fujishima: When It Comes To Life Insurance and Taxes, Dot Your I's and Cross Your T'Two recent Tax Court decisions illustrate the danger (and cost) of not paying attention to the details when it comes to life insurance policies and taxes. In each case the taxpayer failed to dot their i’s and cross their t’s, which… -
Jan 15
Designation of Client's Living Trust as Beneficiary of Life Insurance Policy Forfeits Exemption
Designation of Client's Living Trust as Beneficiary of Life Insurance Policy Forfeits ExemptionIn North Carolina a creditor cannot reach the cash value or deat -
Sep 29
FTC v. Olmstead - Eleventh Circuit Speaks: Charging Order Is NOT Sole Remedy.
FTC v. Olmstead - Eleventh Circuit Speaks: Charging Order Is NOT Sole Remedy.Though the result was preordained, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit issued its decision in FTC v.
Rank this Week: 5121
North Carolina Workers'…
North Carolina Workers' Compensation Journal
Covers issues and trends in workers’ compensation law in North Carolina and throughout the United States. By the Jernigan Law Firm.
http://www.ncworkcompjournal.com/
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May 23
Feds To Ban Truckers From Using (Hand-Held) Cell Phone
Feds To Ban Truckers From Using (Hand-Held) Cell PhoneFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Today’s post comes from guest author from Jon Gelman, LLC – Attorney at Law. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing to restrict the use of hand-held mobile… -
May 20
Why Are Worker’s Comp Claims Down
Why Are Worker’s Comp Claims DownThe number of worker’s compensation claims has dropped dramatically Today’s post comes from guest author Charlie Domer from The Domer Law Firm. The Wisconsin Association of Worker’s Compensation Attorneys (WAWCA) just held… -
May 16
Do I have to be on Social Security Disability Forever?
Do I have to be on Social Security Disability Forever?You aren’t prohibited from returning to work after being on Social Security Disability Today’s post comes from guest author Barbara Tilker from Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano. Many of the people that…
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North Carolina Workers'…
North Carolina Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog
By Law Offices Of Michael A. DeMayo, L.L.P.
http://www.northcarolinaworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/
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Dec 21
New Year's Resolutions about your North Carolina Workers' Compensation Benefit
New Year's Resolutions about your North Carolina Workers' Compensation BenefitAs the clock ticks down towards 2012, North Carolina workers’ compensation beneficiaries might benefit from serious reflection about their goals for the upcoming year. What exactly do you hope to accomplish next year in terms of your rehab,… -
Dec 18
Christmas Wishes for North Carolina Workers' Compensation Claimant
Christmas Wishes for North Carolina Workers' Compensation ClaimantThe holidays are here. This annual time of reflection presents an opportunity for those in the North Carolina workers’ compensation community to reflect in gratitude for the positive aspects of our lives and contemplate how we all might… -
Dec 14
Enjoying the Holidays in Spite of Your North Carolina Workers' Compensation Case
Enjoying the Holidays in Spite of Your North Carolina Workers' Compensation Case2011 has been a challenging year not only for North Carolina workers’ compensation beneficiaries (and want-to-be beneficiaries), but also for healthy working folks in North Carolina. The state and national economies have been in something…
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North Carolina Workers'…
North Carolina Workers' Compensation Lawyers Blog
Covers workers' compensation procedures. By Lee Law Offices.
http://www.northcarolinaworkerscompensationlawyersblog.com/
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May 20
Independent contractor workers' comp and third-party claim
Independent contractor workers' comp and third-party claimThe workers' compensation program is intended to help workers and their families quickly and effectively recover financial support after an accident or injury. While workers are not required to prove negligence or fault, recovery under the… -
May 17
Carolina Fall Accidents, A Workplace Danger Commonly Overlooked
Carolina Fall Accidents, A Workplace Danger Commonly OverlookedThe total dollar cost to victims and families affected by work-related deaths and injuries, to employers, and to the country as a whole is much greater than the cost of workers' compensation insurance alone. The National Safety Council… -
May 15
Keeping Teens Safe Through Summer Job Season
Keeping Teens Safe Through Summer Job SeasonWith summer break quickly approaching, our teens will be heading back into the workforce. To prepare youth for the 21st century workforce, the Employment and Training Administration, Office of Workforce Investment, Division of Youth Services…
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On The Docket
On The Docket
Covers appellate litigation in the Carolinas and beyond. By Nexsen Pruet.
http://www.nexsenpruetonthedocket.blogspot.com/
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Sep 28
Error Preservation in South Carolina: Beware the "Two Issue" Rule.
Error Preservation in South Carolina: Beware the "Two Issue" Rule.By Kirsten E. SmallBecause I am an appellate lawyer, error preservation is the bane of my existence. I don't care if the trial judge excluded your evidence, kicked a puppy, or made the jury deliberate through the Clemson-Carolina game. If you… -
Sep 19
The Appellate Code: The Many Meanings of "Per Curiam"
The Appellate Code: The Many Meanings of "Per Curiam"By Kirsten E. SmallWe all know that “per curiam” means “by the court.” But, to echo a 1960s hippie-type, what does “per curiam” really mean, man? What message, if any, is an appellate court conveying by issuing an opinion “per… -
Sep 12
New Fourth Circuit Nominee Stephanie Thacker
New Fourth Circuit Nominee Stephanie ThackerBy Kirsten E. SmallJust in time for "On the Docket" to return from its summer hiatus ("hiatus" sounds so much more deliberate than "holy cow, I've been busy lately," doesn't it?), President Obama has officially announced a new pick for the…
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Patrick D. Newton, Estate Planning…
Patrick D. Newton, Estate Planning Attorney
Musings on estate planning and links to articles on estate planning.
http://attorneynewton.blogspot.com/
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Sep 2
Do I have to file Gift Tax returns for the gifts to my Insurance Trust?
Do I have to file Gift Tax returns for the gifts to my Insurance Trust?Filing a gift tax return for an ILIT, even if not technically required because all gifts are below the annual exclusion, is a good idea. It starts the statute of limitations for an audit of the gift. It allows you to decide affirmatively… -
May 18
WLOS ABC 13 News :: Top Stories - Attorney Sam Neill Admits Guilt
WLOS ABC 13 News :: Top Stories - Attorney Sam Neill Admits GuiltWLOS ABC 13 News :: Top Stories - Attorney Sam Neill Admits Guilt -
Mar 22
Trust Protectors / Trust Advisor
Trust Protectors / Trust AdvisorYesterday/s Advisor's Forum presentation discussed Trust Protectors and how their use in a trust can help the trust accomplish its goals. The concept of a Trust Protector is to grant someone who is not a trustee or beneficiary certain…
Rank this Week: 5135
Protect Your Rights
Protect Your Rights
Covers North Carolina contract and tort law. By Maginnis Law.
http://www.maginnislaw.com
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May 22
Cary Franchise Attorney – Overview of North Carolina Franchise Law
Cary Franchise Attorney – Overview of North Carolina Franchise LawThere are significant benefits to operating a franchise. Franchisors use other people’s money to expand the business. Franchise fees and ongoing royalties allow franchisors to grow without sacrificing control. The influx of capital… -
May 22
Civil Battery and Self-Defense in North Carolina | Assault Personal Injury Attorney
Civil Battery and Self-Defense in North Carolina | Assault Personal Injury AttorneyThere are many types of “personal injury” cases and nearly all involve negligent, as opposed to intentional, conduct. The main exception is a civil battery claim. To prove a personal injury battery claim under North… -
May 21
Cary, Apex Unemployment Benefits Attorney for Small Businesse
Cary, Apex Unemployment Benefits Attorney for Small BusinesseFor business owners who have elected to terminate an employee, and that employee files for unemployment, there is often some concern about the impact on their business if unemployment benefits are charged to the company account with the…
Rank this Week: 477
Ramsay Law Firm
Ramsay Law Firm
Covers workers' compensation and personal injury law.
http://ramsaylawfirm.tumblr.com/
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Sep 7
Workers' Compensation: Register To Vote Now
Workers' Compensation: Register To Vote NowWorkers' Compensation: Register To Vote Now: Please register, if you have not already done so! -
Aug 10
Did you know....
Did you know....if Congress limits the legal rights of patients, various Consumer and Patient Safety Organizations... -
Aug 9
Workers' Compensation: Can I Move To Another State If I Have A Work' Comp' Claim?
Workers' Compensation: Can I Move To Another State If I Have A Work' Comp' Claim?Workers' Compensation: Can I Move To Another State If I Have A Work' Comp' Claim?
Rank this Week: 5120
Sanders Law Firm Blog
Sanders Law Firm Blog
Covers North Carolina law.
http://www.kirksanderslaw.com/blog
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May 24
Funding a Business -- F&F Method (Friends & Family)
Funding a Business -- F&F Method (Friends & Family)So you have a business and need some additional funding , well financial institutions are unlikely to give a small business a loan with no collateral and/or no credit… -
May 23
Judgment Against Mark Fetters/Fetters Builder
Judgment Against Mark Fetters/Fetters Builderread more -
May 16
Eviction of Tenant or Prior Owner after a Foreclosure Hearing
Eviction of Tenant or Prior Owner after a Foreclosure HearingWhat happens when a client purchases a property at a foreclosure sale & wants to remove the existing owner or tenant? Answer: There's a specific statute that Orders Possession for the new owner or bank that is the new titled owner to the…
Rank this Week: 1153
Southeast VC
Southeast VC
Covers businesses, trends, technology and venture investing in the Southeast. By Jason Caplain.
http://southeastvc.blogs.com/southeast_vc/
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Mar 15
SEVC - Quick Recap
SEVC - Quick RecapDavid and I spent the last 2 days at the Southeast Venture Conference. The 7th annual conference was in Charlotte for the first time. The conference was completely sold out and I was told there was a long waiting list.... -
Mar 5
Southeast Venture Conference - Charlotte
Southeast Venture Conference - CharlotteWe're looking forward to the 2 day Southeast Venture Conference, which will be held next week in Charlotte. It is the first time Charlotte has hosted SEVC. I was in Charlotte yesterday for a few hours and there is definitely... -
Dec 31
Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, Intel and Grotech Coming to Raleigh for Entrepreneurs' Serie
Andreessen Horowitz, NEA, Intel and Grotech Coming to Raleigh for Entrepreneurs' SerieJoin us for Entrepreneurs' Series: Venture Outlook in Raleigh the morning of January 30th. Check out the lineup and to register here. Panelists include: Jed Carlson, President and Co-Founder, ReverbNation Brian Carney, Principal, Harbert Andy…
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The Conference Room--Answers to…
The Conference Room--Answers to Questions on N.C. Law
Comments on North Carolina civil litigation and laws. By Bradley A. Coxe.
http://nclawyer.typepad.com/north_carolina_civil_litg/
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May 22
A motion for amotion
A motion for amotionIn New Hanover County, local politics has taken an interesting turn since the election of Brian Berger to the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners in 2010. Since that time he had clashed with other members of the Board and... -
May 7
Attorney Fee
Attorney FeeMoney (Photo credit: 401(K) 2013) A frequent misunderstanding about civil lawsuits that I encounter is about the payment of attorneys fees and costs. A sizeable number of potential clients assume that they can ask for the other party to… -
Apr 17
Timber Trespass--Time to Sue
Timber Trespass--Time to Sue(Photo credit: Wikipedia) Lately I have had a few calls about the wrongful cutting of timber, so I thought I would update on the state of the law in North Carolina when your timber is illegally harvested. Basically, as I...
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The Law Offices of David Hinson…
The Law Offices of David Hinson Blog
Covers collaborative divorce, collaborative law, and traditional family law topics.
http://davidhinsonlaw.com/blog
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Nov 3
The Wedding is Off, So Who Keeps the Ring?
The Wedding is Off, So Who Keeps the Ring?So Kim Kardashian filed for divorce after only 72 days of marriage. Maybe she was actually being sincere when she said she hoped the marriage would be forever but that things just didn’t work out as planned. But it’s hard not to… -
Nov 2
Two Questions You Should Be Asking Your Divorce Lawyer
Two Questions You Should Be Asking Your Divorce LawyerThere are two common mistakes your lawyer can make during the process of negotiating and settling or litigating your divorce – failing to preserve equitable distribution and/or alimony rights prior to the entry of your divorce judgment, and… -
Aug 9
The Psycho Ex Wife v. The High Road
The Psycho Ex Wife v. The High RoadAs you may have heard, especially if you watch the Today show, Anthony Morelli was recently ordered by a family court judge to shut down his blog, “The Psycho Ex Wife.” He is currently appealing that order as a violation of his First…
Rank this Week: 4667
The PathLaw Blog
The PathLaw Blog
Covers North Carolina workers compensation and employment law. By Pattersn Harkavy LLP.
http://pathlaw.com
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Aug 1
Court of Appeals Rejects Challenge to Assistant Principal’s Dismissal
Court of Appeals Rejects Challenge to Assistant Principal’s DismissalThe recent case, James v Charlotte-Mecklenburg County Board of Education, concerned an assistant principle who was dismissed for allegedly sexually harassing female employees. -
May 1
Court of Appeals Rejects REDA Claim by Pro Se Plaintiff
Court of Appeals Rejects REDA Claim by Pro Se PlaintiffIn Fatta v M & M Properties Management, Inc. the North Carolina Court of Appeals heard an appeal by a pro se plaintiff of the trial court’s granting of summary judgement. Plaintiff worked for the company in one of their hotels as a… -
Apr 24
The 4th Circuit CoA Ruled that the EEOC could be Estopped in an ADA Enforcement Action
The 4th Circuit CoA Ruled that the EEOC could be Estopped in an ADA Enforcement ActionIn EEOC v.
Rank this Week: 3021
toddhastingslaw
toddhastingslaw
Covers the practice of law.
http://toddhastingslaw.blogspot.com/
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Jun 23
tarting your own law practice 2
tarting your own law practice 2Perhaps one of the most difficult challenges in starting your own practice: the buck stops with you. There is no room to point fingers when a case goes awry, or a when telephone call is not returned promptly. Not unless, of course, you… -
May 20
tarting your own law practice
tarting your own law practiceI promised the start of a series of blogs on opening your own law practice several weeks ago, but my blog has remained quiet. It has been a busy time, getting everything up and running. Therefore, my first word of advice is: figure out… -
Apr 22
New Firm, New Day
New Firm, New DayI have started my own law firm! It has been an interesting and busy period of transition, as I have had to take all the steps necessary to open a law practice. There are more steps involved than you might imagine. However, broken up into…
Rank this Week: 4581
Torts and Tortas
Torts and Tortas
Musings on Mexican food and the law.
http://www.tortsandtortas.com/
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Jun 25
Pardon the Dust
Pardon the DustLest anyone think I had forgotten about my blog, I thought I should let y'all know I'm moving. I close on the casa in a few days and most of my belongings are in boxes or in storage. -
Jun 3
The Infidelity Tort
The Infidelity TortOr, la torta de los cuernos. In Mexico, there is a slang phrase that refers to an unfaithful or cheating partner. Poner los cuernos translates literally to "put horns on" someone as if he were a goat, deer, or bull. Translated figuratively,… -
May 27
A Torta Documentary
A Torta DocumentaryYes, it's in Spanish and yes, it will make you hungry. But, I figure that before I talk more about Mexican food, you'd like to know why tortas are so popular in Mexico. When I lived in Mexico City, my go-to breakfast was a torta con huevo…
Rank this Week: 5173
Trade Secrets Blog
Trade Secrets Blog
Covers trade secrets and trade legislation with a focus on the Southeastern states. Published by Press Millen and Todd Sullivan of Womble Carlyle.
http://wombletradesecrets.blogspot.com/
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May 22
Chinese Trade Secrets Theft Hits US Universitie
Chinese Trade Secrets Theft Hits US UniversitieChinese trade secrets theft, although extensive, has generally focused on US businesses. Now, in a new twist, Reuters reports that three Chinese researchers at NYU Langone Medical Center have been charged in federal court with bribery in… -
Apr 22
Man Bites Dog!
Man Bites Dog!From the Morning Whistle, an unsourced report that publisher and education company Pearson has been sued for stealing the trade secrets of a Chinese competitor, CentriPoint (China). According to the report, Pearson VUE, Pearson’s… -
Feb 24
Trade Secrets Finally Gets Toward the Top of the National Agenda
Trade Secrets Finally Gets Toward the Top of the National AgendaYou know trade secrets has finally hit it big when the subject is covered in USA Today and the report is on the Obama Administration’s a new strategy to combat the theft of American trade secrets. The administration has released its…
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VA-NC Medical Surgery Malpractice…
VA-NC Medical Surgery Malpractice Blog
By Shapiro, Cooper, Lewis & Appleton, P.C.
http://va-nc-medical-surgery-malpractice-attorneys.com/
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Apr 29
FDA Announces Recall At Yet Another Compounding Pharmacy Due To Worries About Drug Sterility
FDA Announces Recall At Yet Another Compounding Pharmacy Due To Worries About Drug SterilityBy Emily Mapp Brannon, VA/NC Med Mal Attorney What Happened: A Florida compounding pharmacy just announced that it would recall its entire line of sterile products after an inspection by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration raised… -
Apr 29
Family Of Girl With Cerebral Palsy Wins $130 Million Verdict Against Hospital
Family Of Girl With Cerebral Palsy Wins $130 Million Verdict Against HospitalBy Kevin Duffan, VA/NC Medical Malpractice Attorney What Happened: A major medical malpractice case in New York recently culminated with a $130 million jury award. The family from Long Island sued after they claimed their… -
Apr 28
$500 Million Jury Award For Nevada Malpractice Case
$500 Million Jury Award For Nevada Malpractice CaseBy Richard Shapiro, VA/NC Medical Malpractice Attorney A Nevada medical malpractice case against UnitedHealth and a shoddy medical clinic that infected patients with Hepatitis C, culminated in a massive $500 million punitive damage…
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Vann & Sheridan Blog
Vann & Sheridan Blog
Focuses on construction and business law, commercial creditor's rights and estate planning.
http://www.vannattorneys.com
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May 20
Are Customer Payments Coming In Slower Today?
Are Customer Payments Coming In Slower Today?While talking with business clients about customer payments, there is a common thread beginning to appear. Customers are taking longer to pay their accounts. These are not the financially risky or new customers. These are the financially… -
May 14
We are Pleased to Announce the Launch of the New Vann & Sheridan Attorneys at Law Website
We are Pleased to Announce the Launch of the New Vann & Sheridan Attorneys at Law WebsiteWe are excited to announce the launch of Vann & Sheridan’s new website. We’ve worked hard to create a modern website that is easy to navigate and fun to use. Our website is optimized to work on your laptop, desktop, tablet and… -
May 13
Dealing with our Elder
Dealing with our ElderAll through life we deal with people older than us. For the first third of our life, we chafe at being told what to do and how to do it. For the middle third, we relate to those elders and slowly gain an appreciation for the stories they…
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Walker Lambe
Walker Lambe
Covers North Carolina elder law and estate planning.
http://www.organizeyourassets.com/blog/
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May 13
Shine Some Light on Thi
Shine Some Light on ThiWhat image pops into your head when you think “Last Will and Testament”? For most of us, it is an image cloaked in formality, a thick stack of paper full of detailed directions clearly establishing our wishes. For… -
Apr 26
That Will Never Happen To Me….
That Will Never Happen To Me….Although it can be hard to envision a time when you may not be able to handle your own affairs, it is a risk we all face. The consequences for your family or those you care about of not planning, can be like an earthquake. We frequently… -
Mar 11
Consumer Reports Probes DIY Estate Planning
Consumer Reports Probes DIY Estate PlanningI spend a lot of time counselling people to be careful about relying on do-it-yourself estate planning documents. The chances of going it alone and getting right are very low and completely unpredictable. There are more reasons…
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Wise Business Leader Blog
Wise Business Leader Blog
Covers strategic planning and management. By Catalyst Group, Inc.
http://www.wisebusinessleaderblog.com/
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Jun 10
Are you missing some joy?
Are you missing some joy?Every now and then some pattern strikes me as interesting. I have been talking with several people about politics, and I know that is always dangerous but what the heck. Anyway I began to notice a trend from people that were very emotional… -
May 27
Consider your Firm's logo
Consider your Firm's logoWhether written as a mission statement, spoken or merely understood, your firm’s culture describes and governs the ways you and your staff think, feel and act. I would say that your culture starts with your logo because that is the first… -
Jan 25
Do you really want a team
Do you really want a teamPeople in every firm we have visited talk about building a team, working as a team, or their team, but few understood how to create team work or how to develop a high performance team. Being part of a team has a lot to do with the…
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