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1234Tips on Time Matters

Offers step-by-step instructions showing how to get more out of Time Matters software.

http://www.activepractice.com/1234tips/

Aug 18
Time Matters 16.2.2 Release Announced

Time Matters 16.2.2 Release Announced

he Time Matters 16.2.1 maintenance release has been withdrawn due to...
Aug 14
Adobe Acrobat DC Fix for Time Matters 15

Adobe Acrobat DC Fix for Time Matters 15

How to fix an Acrobat DC update that broke the link to Time Matters 15...
Aug 4
Printer Not Activated Error Code -30 in Time Matter

Printer Not Activated Error Code -30 in Time Matter

To fix the error message, Printer Not Activated Error Code -30, follow these steps.

Rank this Week: 1268

A Harvard Lawyer In Magic City

By Jared Beck.

http://beckandlee.wordpress.com

Oct 23
On Corruption, Our Coming Election And Beyond

On Corruption, Our Coming Election And Beyond

“Our country is now taking so steady a course as to show by what road it will pass to destruction, to wit: by consolidation of power first, and then corruption, its necessary consequence.” — Thomas Jefferson “History…
Jul 11
Comey’s Volley, Or The Indictment That Wasn’t

Comey’s Volley, Or The Indictment That Wasn’t

One month before FBI Director James Comey announced his recommendation not to indict Hillary Clinton based on her use of a private email server, I tried to assess the prospect of indictment based on analysis of the known facts and…
Jun 6
Why Hillary Clinton’s Emails Matter: A Legal Analysi

Why Hillary Clinton’s Emails Matter: A Legal Analysi

A simple Google search turns up numerous articles on the pending FBI investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private email account and server. Reflecting an election season marked by harsh and exaggerated rhetoric,…

Rank this Week: 1289

About.com Law Practice Management…

About.com Law Practice Management Blog

Covers the business aspects of running a law office, including financial management, client relations, human resources, legal outsourcing, file management, risk management and time management for lawyers. By William Pfeifer.

http://law.about.com/b/

May 1
Was the Supreme Court's Ruling in Padilla Retroactive or only Prospective? SCOTUS Agrees to Let Us Know.

Was the Supreme Court's Ruling in Padilla Retroactive or only Prospective? SCOTUS Agrees to Let Us Know.

Was the Supreme Court's ruling in Padilla v. Kentucky meant to be retroactive or only prospective? This is an important question at the heart of Chaidez v.
Apr 30
Free Legal Technology Training Courses on National Law Day

Free Legal Technology Training Courses on National Law Day

Have you made plans on how you will spend Law Day 2012 on May 1? If you don't have any local events you plan to attend, consider getting some free legal technology training online. Affinity Consulting Group's Affinity University is offering…
Apr 30
Can You Get More Work Done By Working Less?

Can You Get More Work Done By Working Less?

Lawyers are known for working extremely long hours, sometimes seven days a week. But are they really increasing their productivity by putting in all that extra time? Not according to Geoffrey James in a Time Business article called Stop…

Rank this Week: 2793

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

Aug 10
Thomas Lynn,'99: Accomplished Attorney Thomas Lynn Appointed General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at MGP

Thomas Lynn,'99: Accomplished Attorney Thomas Lynn Appointed General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at MGP

ATCHISON, Kan., Aug. 09, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Accomplished corporate attorney Thomas "T.J." Lynn has been appointed to the newly created position of general counsel and corporate secretary at MGP (Nasdaq:MGPI), a leading U.S.…
Aug 2
Katharine Baird Silbaugh, '92: Elected to the American Law Institute

Katharine Baird Silbaugh, '92: Elected to the American Law Institute

Katharine Silbaugh is a professor of law at Boston University School of Law. She is widely recognized for her pioneering work on gender, family care, and household labor. She is a leader in the legal literature on the relationship between…
Aug 2
Hon. Milton I. Shadur, SB, '43, JD, '49: Judge Shadur, 93, to step down after 37 years on federal bench

Hon. Milton I. Shadur, SB, '43, JD, '49: Judge Shadur, 93, to step down after 37 years on federal bench

Over 37 years, U.S. District Judge Milton Shadur has gained recognition as the academic of Chicago's federal court, widely respected for his intellect, fairness and work ethic. …

Rank this Week: 3049

Adam Smith, Esq.

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

http://www.adamsmithesq.com/

Aug 18
The Decline of Litigation?: Part 1

The Decline of Litigation?: Part 1

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about litigation. It’s been one of the two major locomotives driving revenue and profit for BigLaw for the past 50 years or so–the other being transactional or corporate work–and has…
Aug 14
My Kingdom for a Horse: The Psychology of Pricing

My Kingdom for a Horse: The Psychology of Pricing

The following guest column is by Richard Hinwood, based in London. Richard is the Head of Strategy & Chief of Staff at Withers. As Head of Strategy, Richard leads the formulation and implementation of firm-wide strategy and business…
Aug 7
A Parable of Client Service: Coda

A Parable of Client Service: Coda

A few weeks ago I related the tale of our abortive foray into changing wireless service providers from AT&T to Verizon, which provided rich material for reflections on client service. If you missed it, the original story is here.…

Rank this Week: 2354

Alextronic Discovery

An Electronic Discovery Blog covering News, Articles and Thoughts for the Legal and Corporate Community By Alexander H. Lubarsky.

http://discoveryresources.blogspot.com/

Apr 19
I'm baaaaack!!

I'm baaaaack!!

Blawgerheads, with so much fluidity, excitement and change in the ESI world these days - I've been encouraged by several colleagues to reactivate this long defunct (7+ years) Blawg, so Alextronic Discovery is baaaaaaack! I…
Sep 14
Alextronic's State Bar Presentation mentioned in a Blawg

Alextronic's State Bar Presentation mentioned in a Blawg

Here is an exciting blawg entry from TotalAttorney that references Alextronic's presentation yesterday (at the 82nd Annual California State Bar Meeting in San Diego) entitled New Strategies for Winning the Document Production War. Enjoy…
Sep 8
Alextronic and Friends Speak This Month and Next

Alextronic and Friends Speak This Month and Next

Alextronic (Alex Lubarsky) and friends have a jam-packed E-discovery/ESI speaking agenda this month and next. I hope our dedicated legion of Blawgerheads can join us at the following events (I will be speaking at all but the last event…

Rank this Week: 2701

Amazing Firms, Amazing Practices

Provides ideas and information for senior law firm management. By Gerry Riskin.

http://www.gerryriskin.com/

Aug 17
Law Firm Pairs with Cybersecurity Company to Help Businesses with Data Breache

Law Firm Pairs with Cybersecurity Company to Help Businesses with Data Breache

Bloomberg Law reports that the law firm Jackson Lewis has formed an arrangement with the identity-theft and data-breach management firm Merchants Information Solutions to provide legal advice to businesses that have…
Aug 10
Could Regular Interviews Help Law Firms Retain Valuable Staff?

Could Regular Interviews Help Law Firms Retain Valuable Staff?

A brief article in Canadian Business suggests a way that businesses and professional companies like law firms can help to identify areas of concern among valuable legal and support staff before they lead to major…
Aug 3
Cybersecurity Essential to Law Firm

Cybersecurity Essential to Law Firm

In an article on law-firm cybersecurity that appeared in LawTech News in June 2017, Ian Lopez said: “According to a recent report from IT security provider LogicForce, hacking attempts were made on over 200 U.S. law…

Rank this Week: 899

Apple Briefs

Covers using Macintosh computers and software in a law practice. By Jeffrey Kabbe.

http://www.applebriefs.com/

Feb 18
What a long, strange trip it’s been

What a long, strange trip it’s been

It’s hard to believe that it has been three years since I last updated Apple Briefs. In the past three years we have moved to a larger office, grown our staff to six team members, and served hundreds of great families. Over that time,…
Jan 19
Getting published just got a whole lot easier

Getting published just got a whole lot easier

Apple has released quite a few products in the past couple of years. I am loving Final Cut Pro X. And some of the iPhone upgrades have been tremendous. But I don’t think I have been quite as excited about a new product since the iPad was…
Oct 9
Steve’s Legacy Redux

Steve’s Legacy Redux

I have learned a few things in the days since Steve Jobs passed. First, I really wish I could write like John Gruber, Walter Isaccson, and others. Second, I have learned just how many people had strong feelings for Steve’s contribution to…

Rank this Week: 2789

At Counsel Table

Covers the craft and business of the courtroom lawyer. By Alex Craigie.

http://atcounseltable.wordpress.com

Mar 9
We’ve Relocated, Please Visit Our New Address.

We’ve Relocated, Please Visit Our New Address.

If you’re reading this, you’ve reached the old site for At Counsel Table. We’ll be closing this site shortly. You can still get the same reliable, high-quality, 100% irony-free, individually crafted blog posts at our new…
Mar 9
We’ve Relocated, Please Visit Our New Address.

We’ve Relocated, Please Visit Our New Address.

If you’re reading this, you’ve reached the old site for At Counsel Table. We’ll be closing this site shortly. You can still get the same reliable, high-quality, 100% irony-free, individually crafted blog posts at our new…
Feb 15
My Newfound Obsession With Proce

My Newfound Obsession With Proce

As the launch date for my solo practice approaches, I find myself obsessed in a way I never was before in my law practice about the subject of process. I have developed the belief that my own practice is far more likely to be both successful…

Rank this Week: 3368

Attorney at Work

Covers managing and growing your law practice, with a focus on technology, marketing, and management. By Merrilyn Astin Tarlton, Joan Feldman and Mark Feldman.

http://www.attorneyatwork.com

Aug 22
Tips for the Well-Dressed (Male) Lawyer

Tips for the Well-Dressed (Male) Lawyer

Every new parent knows there are far more clothing options for baby girls than for baby boys. While selections have improved, it can still be a struggle to find outfits for the little gents that aren’t emblazoned with footballs or…
Aug 22
Tips for the Well-Dressed (Male) Lawyer

Tips for the Well-Dressed (Male) Lawyer

Every new parent knows there are far more clothing options for baby girls than for baby boys. While selections have improved, it can still be a struggle to find outfits for the little gents that aren’t emblazoned with footballs or…
Aug 20
Build It! The New Associate’s Guide to Business Development

Build It! The New Associate’s Guide to Business Development

Big firm or small, there's a single question the partners ask about young associates: "Is she a keeper?" And, while legal skills certainly count, we all know what ultimately swings the pendulum on that question: "Can she bring in clients?"…

Rank this Week: 2656

Attorney at Work

Covers legal careers, client service, and marketing.

http://www.attorneyatwork.com/

Aug 22
Tips for the Well-Dressed (Male) Lawyer

Tips for the Well-Dressed (Male) Lawyer

Every new parent knows there are far more clothing options for baby girls than for baby boys. While selections have improved, it can still be a struggle to find outfits for the little gents that aren’t emblazoned with footballs or…
Aug 22
Tips for the Well-Dressed (Male) Lawyer

Tips for the Well-Dressed (Male) Lawyer

Every new parent knows there are far more clothing options for baby girls than for baby boys. While selections have improved, it can still be a struggle to find outfits for the little gents that aren’t emblazoned with footballs or…
Aug 20
Build It! The New Associate’s Guide to Business Development

Build It! The New Associate’s Guide to Business Development

Big firm or small, there's a single question the partners ask about young associates: "Is she a keeper?" And, while legal skills certainly count, we all know what ultimately swings the pendulum on that question: "Can she bring in clients?"…

Rank this Week: 604

Baby Barista - Times Online

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

http://www.babybarista.com/

Aug 22
When Should You Hire a Lawyer?

When Should You Hire a Lawyer?

Consideration has been given for the editing and publishing of this post Knowing whether or not you need a lawyer is something many of us can struggle with. If you are going through a simple divorce, have a parking ticket or are involved with…
Aug 20
Monday morning with Alex Williams’ cartoon

Monday morning with Alex Williams’ cartoon

This cartoon is by Alex Williams who draws the Queen’s Counsel cartoons for The Times and in numerous books including The Queen’s Counsel Lawyer’s Omnibus. He offers almost all of his cartoons for sale at £120 for…
Aug 13
Monday morning with Alex Williams’ cartoon

Monday morning with Alex Williams’ cartoon

This cartoon is by Alex Williams who draws the Queen’s Counsel cartoons for The Times and in numerous books including The Queen’s Counsel Lawyer’s Omnibus. He offers almost all of his cartoons for sale at £120 for…

Rank this Week: 4374

Blawfields

Discusses current legal issues.

http://blawfields.blogspot.com/

Aug 11
Tales from the MPRE

Tales from the MPRE

Because my MPRE score expired, I had to retake it. After spending a couple hours with students about to begin their third year of law school, I have some observations: The MPRE is a weird exam. It is easy in that you can normally…
Aug 11
Free LSAT Advice

Free LSAT Advice

Prior to and during law school, I was an LSAT tutor both on my own and (at a different time) for one of the large test preparation companies. I'm not particularly fond of the LSAT. Rather, I couldn't believe that my performance on a…
Aug 3
Some Early Reactions to the Bar Exam

Some Early Reactions to the Bar Exam

Many of the other people who took the bar exam with me last week are now on well-deserved vacations and have an entire month of relaxation before beginning work again. I, on the other hand, am back working. The joys of being a practicing…

Rank this Week: 1407

Brian Leiter's Legal Philosophy…

Brian Leiter's Legal Philosophy Blog

Covers jurisprudence, legal realism, and legal theory. By Professor Brian R. Leiter and Prof. Daniel Filler

http://leiterlegalphilosophy.typepad.com/leiter/

Apr 14
Green on Legal Realism and Naturalized Jurisprudence

Green on Legal Realism and Naturalized Jurisprudence

Via Solum, I learn that my (part-time) colleague Les Green's (long-gestating) paper on "Law and the Causes of Judicial Decision" is finally on SSRN (it will appear in final form in Green's forthcoming collection of papers from OUP). I have…
Mar 28
Jurisprudence II: Objectivity

Jurisprudence II: Objectivity

My tentative Spring Quarter Syllabus (Download Jurisprudence II Syllabus 2009), for those who might be interested.
Mar 12
Which journals publish the highest quality work in philosophy of law?

Which journals publish the highest quality work in philosophy of law?

A new poll, which might provide some useful information for younger scholars figuring out where to submit their work.

Rank this Week: 3909

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,…

Rank this Week: 597

Bulletins from Aloha

Covers the Oregon State Bar and lawyering in Oregon.

http://www.bulletinsfromaloha.org/

Mar 24
U.S. SUPREME COURT NOMINEE AND VALUES

U.S. SUPREME COURT NOMINEE AND VALUES

Thursday, March 23, 2017 Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Hart Senate Office Bldg., Rm. 530 Washington, DC 20510 Re: Judge Neil Gorsuch — Nomination New Issue Dear Senator: Everybody is…
Feb 8
JUDICIAL CORRUPTION Part 2

JUDICIAL CORRUPTION Part 2

SCOTUS NOMINEE HOME SCHOOL VETTING!! Monday, February 6, 2017 Judge Neil M. Gorsuch Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals 1823 Stout Street Denver, Colorado 80257 Re: Mandatory Conflict Screening Dear Judge…
Feb 1
MILLIONAIRES

MILLIONAIRES

RankNameMinimum Net WorthAverageMaximum Net Worth 1 Stephen G. Breyer $5,645,047 $11,982,523 $18,320,000 2 Ruth Bader Ginsburg $4,930,022 $10,597,511 $16,265,000 3 Samuel A. Alito $3,385,072 $7,545,036 $11,705,000 4 John G.…

Rank this Week: 1292

BYU CSO (Career Services Office)…

BYU CSO (Career Services Office) Blog

BYU's Career Services Office (CSO) offers tips on how to survive and thrive in the legal world.

http://byulawcso.blogspot.com/

Jun 25
White & Case Diversity

White & Case Diversity

Diversity and inclusion are inherent core values of White & Case, embedded in all we do as one firm in our offices around the world. As a truly global law firm, we recruit, retain and advance people of diverse backgrounds who strengthen…
Jun 25
Office of Hawaiian Affairs Internship

Office of Hawaiian Affairs Internship

Go to the link to read about this awesome opportunity!https://m.whitehouse.gov/administration/eop/aapi/internship
May 6
U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association Writing Competition

U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association Writing Competition

The U.S. Court of Federal Claims Bar Association is pleased to announce its annual Law Student Writing Competition for the 2014-15 academic year. The Court of Federal Claims Bar Association is a non-profit, voluntary…

Rank this Week: 268

California Partner Departure Law

Covers employment litigation and dispute resolution. By O\'Rielly & Roche LLP.

http://www.partnerdeparturelaw.com/

Jan 19
Planning is Key to Successful Attorney Transition

Planning is Key to Successful Attorney Transition

Partner or group departures seldom go smoothly – at least that is what we hear in the legal news headlines. However, the transitions that do go well, and there are many of those, tend not to be newsworthy events. Most of us tend to be…
Nov 30
Are you Really a Partner? Non-Equity or Income Partners May Have Unique Issues During a Departure or Lateral Move

Are you Really a Partner? Non-Equity or Income Partners May Have Unique Issues During a Departure or Lateral Move

In today’s legal world, the traditional view of what it means to be a “partner” seems to be ever-changing. As more law firms move from two-tier to multi-tier partnerships, the question of what it truly means to be a…
Sep 6
Mitigating Risks During Departure, Part 2: Minimize Exposure to Potential Claims Following a Partner Departure

Mitigating Risks During Departure, Part 2: Minimize Exposure to Potential Claims Following a Partner Departure

It is important to remember that there are no absolute safe harbors protecting you from potential liability even when you endeavor to do all the right things when departing your firm. This is true in large part because there are often grey…

Rank this Week: 2572

CEB blog

Covers practice tips and new legal developments of particular interest to California legal professionals. The CEB blog covers a wide range of practice areas from estate planning to civil litigation, along with posts relating to the practice of law generally.

http://blog.ceb.com

Aug 21
Objecting to an Ambiguous or Unintelligible Question

Objecting to an Ambiguous or Unintelligible Question

When examining a witness, counsel should ask questions that are intelligently phrased, concise, and clear in meaning. No one should have to guess at what the question means. If opposing counsel asks a question that can’t be understood…
Aug 18
Can a Drunk Person Enter Into a Contract?

Can a Drunk Person Enter Into a Contract?

People who are intoxicated often make bad decisions, including signing contracts they may regret when the hangover kicks in. Can they simply claim intoxication and get out of the deal? The short answer: maybe. One of the four essential…
Aug 16
6 Ways to Streamline Evidence

6 Ways to Streamline Evidence

Juries usually base their verdicts on a small number of crucial points. But lawyers tend to offer as much evidence as possible, believing this will make their case more convincing or fearing they’ll leave something out. Finding the fine…

Rank this Week: 197

Certified Practice Advisor's Blog

Focused on practice management and growing your business. By Jan Copley.

http://www.copleycoaching.com/blog/

Nov 21
Thanksgiving 2012

Thanksgiving 2012

It’s Thanksgiving again. It’s my favorite holiday of the year. I like it that we use the day to mark the start of a season of good cheer. I also very much like the concept of the holiday — to give thanks for what we have.
Nov 16
Stupid Networking Mistakes – Part Two

Stupid Networking Mistakes – Part Two

In my previous blog posting, I wrote about being subjected to a serious network mistake: brazenly asking for business. It’s unfortunate, but at the same meeting, I was exposed to another networking technique that served to annoy me and…
Nov 14
Stupid Networking Mistakes – Part One

Stupid Networking Mistakes – Part One

I just got back from the monthly meeting of the Fiduciary Round Table of the San Gabriel Valley. It’s a nice organization composed of private fiduciaries, home healthcare service professionals, financial advisors, attorneys, accountants,…

Rank this Week: 2918

Chicago Legal Malpractice Lawyer…

Chicago Legal Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers legal malpractice. By The Clinton Law Firm.

http://www.chicagolegalmalpracticelawyerblog.com/

Aug 20
Washington Court Holds That Entry of Stipulated Protective Order Is Not Malpractice

Washington Court Holds That Entry of Stipulated Protective Order Is Not Malpractice

Source: HARBORD v. SAFEWAY, INC., Wash: Court of Appeals, 1st Div. 2017 – Google Scholar The plaintiff claimed that her lawyer committed malpractice by agreeing to the entry of a stipulated protective order. The lawyer had brought a…
Aug 14
Plaintiff Cannot Sue the Other Side’s Medical Expert

Plaintiff Cannot Sue the Other Side’s Medical Expert

Sandler was a plaintiff in an underlying medical malpractice action in which he alleged that he received substandard care at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital. Advocate retained a standard of care witness who testified against him. Sandler,…
Aug 12
Court Holds Real Estate Malpractice Claim Is Time-Barred

Court Holds Real Estate Malpractice Claim Is Time-Barred

The plaintiff claimed that he missed the closing date on three real estate transactions because his lawyers did not give notice. The lawyers insisted that (a) the plaintiff fired them long before closing and (b) they notified plaintiff of the…

Rank this Week: 2569

Client Service for Law Firms

Covers business development, client service and customer focus. By Mike Hellum.

http://www.lawfirmclientservice.com/

Oct 11
Word of Mouth Rules Again

Word of Mouth Rules Again

According to the Church of the Customer Blog, a new Nielsen study confirms, once again, that word of mouth referrals are still the most trusted form of advertising out there.
Oct 11
Employee Motivation!!

Employee Motivation!!

Thanks to JD Hull for linking to an old post of his on what he tells his associates. The comment by Mr. Robins below isn't bad, either. Here's the (partial) quote from JD Hull: Every day, the client service...should be good enough to permit…
Oct 3
Jeff Bezos Speak

Jeff Bezos Speak

Thanks to a friend, Jack Mowreader, for an HBR link of Jeff Bezos being interviewed. Feel free to read the entire thing, but here's the kicker as it relates to client service. I love this quote:

Rank this Week: 1600

Compujurist.com

Covers legal technology, practice management and items of interest to lawyers. By Nerino Petro.

http://compujurist.com

May 25
QuickTip: Quick and easy ways to add lines in MS Word Document

QuickTip: Quick and easy ways to add lines in MS Word Document

Adding lines to documents or forms can be a challenge in Word if you want something other than a singe line across the page. Royalwise has a great post on 4 Creative Ways to Insert Horizontal Lines in Microsoft Word.
May 15
Interesting article on how WannaCrypt initial variant was stopped last week

Interesting article on how WannaCrypt initial variant was stopped last week

The Malware Tech site has a very interesting article on how last weeks initial variant of the WannaCrypt ransomware attack was inadvertently stopped
Apr 26
QuickTip: How to Quickly Delete Rows and Columns in Excel

QuickTip: How to Quickly Delete Rows and Columns in Excel

You are probably familiar with using the Excel Ribbon to delete ros and columns, but what if you want to do so quicker and without the need of your mouse? Here's a QuickTip for deleting rows or columns in Excel using a keyboard shortcut:

Rank this Week: 1075

Cotterman on Compensation

Covers lawyer compensation and law firm finance. By Jim Cotterman of Altman Weil, Inc.

http://blog.altmanweil.com

May 9
Evolving leverage

Evolving leverage

Changes in leverage are positively correlated with partner profits (as are the other four profit levers - utilization, pricing, realization and margin). Increase leverage and partner profits increase, if all else remains the same.…
Jun 23
Pricing

Pricing

Pricing should reflect a fair value to the client for the product/service/result provided and the market in which they are provided. Thus hourly rates vary by location, practice specialty, practitioner experience and work/issue…
Jun 9
The Trouble with Billing Rate

The Trouble with Billing Rate

The long historic ability of the legal profession to raise rates well in excess of inflation year over year has largely ended. Two factors combine to raise a practitioner’s hourly rate – 1) an elevator lift of all rates to…

Rank this Week: 1436

Counsel to Counsel Blog

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

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

Aug 10
Flexibility and Urgency in Hiring

Flexibility and Urgency in Hiring

It’s no longer 2009. With unemployment rates hovering close to 4%, employers need to change their approach to recruiting talent. In the legal search business, we are seeing candidates who are being much more discriminating about…
Feb 9
Using Reference Checks to Build Your Network

Using Reference Checks to Build Your Network

If you are a professional services provider and you want to grow your business, you know the importance of marketing. Whether you are a lawyer seeking to represent startup technology companies, an agency recruiter like me who is looking…
Jan 20
Career Happiness Comes through Trial and Error

Career Happiness Comes through Trial and Error

It is no secret that lawyers as a group are an unhappy lot. I could give my own explanation for this but today, after we have just sworn in a President who is starting a new career, I thought I would share a few thoughts about career…

Rank this Week: 1135

Court-Martial Trial Practice

Covers military law for trial practitioners and military members. By The Law Office of Philip D. Cave.

http://www.court-martial-ucmj.com/

Aug 17
Federal incarceration Costs Significantly More than Supervision

Federal incarceration Costs Significantly More than Supervision

The annual cost of detaining federal prisoners before trial and after sentencing is significantly higher than the cost of supervision in the community, according to figures compiled by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. The annual…
Aug 16
Can there be a foul but no harm

Can there be a foul but no harm

In British football, a player can commit a foul which is technical and the other team gets a free kick, and everyone keeps playing. More serious fouls can result in a yellow card (two in a game and you are off the field) or a red card…
Aug 14
More cases coming?

More cases coming?

The military already has rules and regulations about membership in certain hate groups. The tragic events at Charlottesville are likely to garner more attention to the issue of military personnel and hate groups. From Task &…

Rank this Week: 1336

Dallas Law Practice Blog

Covers the practice of law in Texas. By Henry Hunter.

http://www.dallaslex.com

Aug 21
Student says Bless You, Gets Punished

Student says Bless You, Gets Punished

Why do I practice School Law? Because we live in a topsy turvey world where a school would suspend a student for saying, “bless you” after another student sneezed! Common courtesy, that’s good manners, gets you punished!…
Jun 30
Burwell v. Hobby Lobby

Burwell v. Hobby Lobby

Supreme Court rules in favor of Hobby Lobby holding that a closely held private company cannot be compelled to provide health insurance benefits that violate the religious beliefs of the owners. Hobby Lobby had objected to the requirement in…
Jun 23
Ritchie v. Rupe

Ritchie v. Rupe

In a minority shareholder dispute with a closely held corporation, the Supreme Court of Texas reversed the trial and appellate courts decisions for the Plaintiff. At trial, the jury found in favor of the Plaintiff who had alleged…

Rank this Week: 2264

DennisKennedy.blog

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

http://denniskennedy.com/blog/

May 15
Congratulations to LTRC Women of Legal Tech 2017

Congratulations to LTRC Women of Legal Tech 2017

In 2015, Heidi Alexander posted a great list of women in the field of legal technology on the Law Technology Today blog. Last year, she brought the concept to the ABA’s Legal Technology Resource Center to turn it into an annual…
Mar 30
TECHSHOW Today and ABA TECHSHOW 2017 Reflection

TECHSHOW Today and ABA TECHSHOW 2017 Reflection

I had a great time at the recent ABA TECHSHOW 2017. Congratulations to Adriana Linares and the whole TECHSHOW team. I would sum up my experience as fun, fun, fun. If you want more details than that, including the reflections and insights of…
Feb 15
Happy 14th Blawgiversary to DennisKennedy.Blog

Happy 14th Blawgiversary to DennisKennedy.Blog

It was 14 years ago today that I brought DennisKennedy.Blog into play. Back in February 2003, I launched this blog as an early birthday present to myself. Much has happened over those 14 years. It’s sobering to have a blog that’s…

Rank this Week: 2360

Digital Hereinafter

Legal practice blog with a focus on solo-small estate planning firm practice. By the Law Office of Smilie G. Rogers, PLLC.

http://www.maineestateattorney.com

May 30
SJC rules on Nadeau and Daley Case

SJC rules on Nadeau and Daley Case

See https://mirickoconnelltrustsandestateslawblog.wordpress.com/2017/05/30/sjc-rules-on-nadeau-and-daley-cases/.
May 30
Planning for Pet

Planning for Pet

I was recently quoted in the Bangor Daily News in an article A Trust fund for a pooch? From time to time I do have clients interested in planning for their pets though it is not a frequent request. Thankfully ……
Feb 23
Age 70 1/2 Confusion for Retirement Account

Age 70 1/2 Confusion for Retirement Account

This article from the Slott Report, https://www.irahelp.com/slottreport/age-70-%C2%BD-confusion-retirement-accounts, concisely explains the rules regarding when you have to take your first Required Minimum Distribution. Besides the Slott…

Rank this Week: 1964

eLawyering Blog

Covers online legal services, document automation, and virtual lawyering. By DirectLaw.

http://www.elawyeringredux.com/

Aug 16
Conference on “Unbundled Legal Services”

Conference on “Unbundled Legal Services”

“Unbundled Legal Services” is one way for solos and small law firms to tap into a latent market for legal services and to monetize unbilled hours. One of the barriers to implementation for law firms is knowing how to integrate…
Dec 27
LegalZoom® Has a New Business Model

LegalZoom® Has a New Business Model

A Recurring Revenue Business Model LegalZoom® which started as a legal document web site based on individual transactions is gradually shifting towards a new business model based upon recurring revenue. Under the guidance of Premira, a…
Jul 12
North Carolina Restricts the Distribution of Legal Self-Help Software for Consumer

North Carolina Restricts the Distribution of Legal Self-Help Software for Consumer

Under the guise of consumer protection, North Carolina has passed new legislation, at the direction of the North Carolina Bar, that imposes restrictions on distributing self-help legal software over the Web. Rather than…

Rank this Week: 4252

Elder Counsel Blog

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

http://www.eldercounsel.com/blog/

Mar 14
Member Spotlight: Brenda Geiger, J.D.

Member Spotlight: Brenda Geiger, J.D.

Member Spotlight: Brenda Geiger, J.D.
Mar 6
Per capita caps on Medicaid introduced in repeal and replace legislation

Per capita caps on Medicaid introduced in repeal and replace legislation

Per capita caps on Medicaid introduced in repeal and replace legislation
Feb 27
Member Spotlight: Tiffanny H. Sievers, Attorney at Law

Member Spotlight: Tiffanny H. Sievers, Attorney at Law

Member Spotlight: Tiffanny H. Sievers, Attorney at Law

Rank this Week: 4473

Elusive Justice

Covers the practice of law with advice and insights. By Gregory Adam Napier

http://elusivejustice.wordpress.com

Jun 29
Domestic Violence & Mediation

Domestic Violence & Mediation

Often, this two-step mediation process will be the first experience each party has had with resolving a conflict without the burden of powering up or giving in. Continue reading →
Jun 14
Next Gen. Mediation

Next Gen. Mediation

There is a better model of mediation! Continue reading →
May 22
Affordable Mediation

Affordable Mediation

I apologize for the redundancy, but I realized my last post that addressed the issue of affordable medation was quite long and so some may not have gotten to the important part. So far as I know, I am the … Continue reading →

Rank this Week: 1120

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://mediationblog.coloradodivorcemediation.com/

May 8
This blog has moved

This blog has moved

This blog is now located at http://mediationblog.coloradodivorcemediation.com/. You will be automatically redirected in 30 seconds, or you may click here. For feed subscribers, please update your feed subscriptions to…
May 30
Divorce, Mediation and Fairness: A Potential Client's Inquiry

Divorce, Mediation and Fairness: A Potential Client's Inquiry

A potential client (we'll call her Ms. Smith) asked an important question this morning:"My husband has just told me that he is seeking a divorce. We plan to use mediation if possible. I have concerns about whether mediation addresses…
May 30
Divorce, Mediation and Fairness: A Potential Client's Inquiry

Divorce, Mediation and Fairness: A Potential Client's Inquiry

A potential client (we'll call her Ms. Smith) asked an important question this morning:"My husband has just told me that he is seeking a divorce. We plan to use mediation if possible. I have concerns about whether mediation addresses…

Rank this Week: 1392

Fastcase Legal Research Blog

Discusses legal news, law office technology, culture and legal research.

http://www.fastcase.com/blog/

Aug 2
Patent Law in Plain English: Part 2 – Updates to 35 USC 102(b)

Patent Law in Plain English: Part 2 – Updates to 35 USC 102(b)

At Fastcase, we like to take complex legal concepts and make them simple. Right now we are continuing to discuss the multifaceted issue of Patent Law. This week we’re highlighting another difficult patent law concept and explaining it…
Jul 11
Patent Law in Plain English: Part 1 – Updates to 35 USC 102(a)

Patent Law in Plain English: Part 1 – Updates to 35 USC 102(a)

At Fastcase, we like to take complex legal concepts and make them simple. This month, we will be taking on the complex issue of Patent Law. Each week we’ll highlight […]
Mar 13
Now it’s the Big Three in Legal Research

Now it’s the Big Three in Legal Research

Fastcase, Westlaw, LexisNexis in a Virtual Tie for First in Clio Legal Research Survey Washington, DC (March 13, 2017) – The U.S. legal publishing market may no longer be a duopoly, according to the most recent Clio users survey. The…

Rank this Week: 1412

Federal Bar Association - New…

Federal Bar Association - New Orleans Chapter

Lists bar association news and events.

http://nofba.org/

Jun 22
Annual Meeting & Luncheon on August 17, 2017

Annual Meeting & Luncheon on August 17, 2017

The New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will host its Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at The Westin New Orleans Canal Place. Governor John Bel Edwards will serve as our keynote speaker. A…
Jun 20
Maritime Law in Cuba and President Trump’s New Cuba Policy CLE on July 27, 2017

Maritime Law in Cuba and President Trump’s New Cuba Policy CLE on July 27, 2017

Join the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association’s Admiralty Law Committee as they welcome José R. Cot and Walter Leger, Jr. for a discussion of Cuba’s maritime legislation and the impact of recent changes to…
Apr 18
Federal District Courts in Louisiana: Differences and Practice Pointers on June 22, 2017

Federal District Courts in Louisiana: Differences and Practice Pointers on June 22, 2017

Please join Judge Jay Zainey, U.S. District Court – EDLA, Chief Judge Brian A. Jackson, U.S. District Court – MDLA, and Magistrate Judge Carol Whitehurst, U.S. District Court – WDLA, for a discussion on the federal district…

Rank this Week: 1642

Georgia Virtual Law Firm Blog

By Cobb Law Group.

http://online.cobblawgroup.net/blog/

Jul 16
The Adolescence of Green Building Technique

The Adolescence of Green Building Technique

Today , we welcome a quest columnist Steve Wright. Steve Wright works for Whirlwind Steel Buildings, a manufacturer of pre-engineered steel buildings and components. Whirlwind Steel metal buildings are manufactured and designed to meet…
Jun 12
Meet our New Construction Law Paralegal!

Meet our New Construction Law Paralegal!

by Dorothy Spencer James Eubanks recently joined the Cobb Law Group as paralegal focusing on materialmen’s liens, payment bond claims and Georgia construction law. His experience and attention to detail make him a remarkable fit for our…
May 26
Tips to Help Owners Complete a Successful Construction Project

Tips to Help Owners Complete a Successful Construction Project

by Mark Cobb This is the first in a series of articles to assist project owners in planning for and achieving a successful construction project. This series will address the three phases of project planning, project bidding, and project…

Rank this Week: 3495

Gerry Spence's Blog

Cover the legal profession, personal freedom and slavery to big corporations and big government.

http://gerryspence.wordpress.com

Aug 20
I Am a Bad Man

I Am a Bad Man

As most of you know, we are, from time to time bad persons. I am one. I have forsaken my readers for months. I have failed to respond to your comments. I have been shamefully negligent where I should be attentive and alert, yes, and…
Aug 20
I Am a Bad Man

I Am a Bad Man

As most of you know, we are, from time to time bad persons. I am one. I have forsaken my readers for months. I have failed to respond to your comments. I have been shamefully negligent where I should be ……
Dec 17
The Big Basket Up in the Sky

The Big Basket Up in the Sky

At Christmas I tend to get attacked by my philosophical ghouls who want to play around with me. I begin thinking of our religious beliefs since religion plays such an overwhelming part in the lives of a majority of…

Rank this Week: 4088

Great Law Practices Blog

Covers law practice excellence, profit and success. By Steve Riley.

http://www.greatlawpractices.com/blog/

Aug 15
Don’t want growth? Keep thinking about it

Don’t want growth? Keep thinking about it

I don’t procrastinate, ever. I just think about stuff for a very, very, VERY long time. I don’t actually act on anything. I’ve found thinking about things to be very beneficial and recommend this strategy to small law…
May 5
Lawyers: How to Get Referrals from Existing Client

Lawyers: How to Get Referrals from Existing Client

When you think of your clients, do a few favorites come to mind? Do you know why they’re your favorites? Did they come from referrals? Have you taken time to write down the characteristics of these A+ clients to create a client profile?…
Apr 18
Attorneys: Do you want to grow or sell your law firm?

Attorneys: Do you want to grow or sell your law firm?

Being a great attorney alone won’t significantly grow your practice’s revenue. And, studying to become the most certified lawyer in your market won’t add value to your practice if you’re hoping to eventually sell it.…

Rank this Week: 894

Greensboro Law Blog

Covers the practice of law in Greensboro, North Carolina.

http://greensborolaw.blogspot.com/

Oct 29
We're Posting to Social Media!

We're Posting to Social Media!

Check out all of our social media pages: Like us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/greensborobarFollow us on Twitter! http://twitter.com/GreensboroBar Connect with us on LinkedIn!…
Oct 9
Elon Law announces groundbreaking new model for legal education

Elon Law announces groundbreaking new model for legal education

https://www.elon.edu/E/law/news/new-law-curriculum-fall-2015.html
Oct 8
Swearing In Ceremony - October 10 at 3 p.m.

Swearing In Ceremony - October 10 at 3 p.m.

Greensboro Bar Association members are invited to attendSWEARING IN CEREMONY October 10, 2014 at 3 p.m. Courtroom 4C of the Guilford County Courthouse Reception Immediately Afterwards at Churchill's on Elm in Downtown GreensboroThe Young…

Rank this Week: 1633

Hawaii Attorney Blog

Covers Hawaii civil procedure and trial practice, commercial litigation, hawaii real estate litigation, mediation and arbitration, and personal injury. By Philip Brown.

http://www.hawaii-attorney.net/blog/

Dec 13
Philip R. Brown Named One of Hawaii’s Best Lawyers in Honolulu Magazine

Philip R. Brown Named One of Hawaii’s Best Lawyers in Honolulu Magazine

Philip R. Brown of the Law Offices of Philip R. Brown has once again been named to Honolulu Magazine’s Annual Best Lawyers in Hawaii. This is the Fourth consecutive year that Mr. Brown has been listed among Hawaii’s best…
Dec 12
Philip R. Brown Named One of Hawaii’s Best Lawyers in Honolulu Magazine

Philip R. Brown Named One of Hawaii’s Best Lawyers in Honolulu Magazine

Philip R. Brown of the Law Offices of Philip R. Brown has once again been named to Honolulu Magazine’s Annual Best Lawyers in Hawaii. This is the Fourth consecutive year that Mr. Brown has been listed among Hawaii’s best…
Dec 3
Keep the North Shore Country Files Suit To Halt Expansion Of Turtle Bay Resort

Keep the North Shore Country Files Suit To Halt Expansion Of Turtle Bay Resort

On December 2, 2013, firm client Keep the North Shore Country (“KNSC”) filed a lawsuit asking the Circuit Court to require Turtle Bay Resort, LLC (“Turtle Bay”) to properly study the environmental impacts of its…

Rank this Week: 2986

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…

Rank this Week: 2805

idealawg

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

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

Apr 7
Effective Writing Through Understanding Reader Expectation Approach: Interview with George Gopen

Effective Writing Through Understanding Reader Expectation Approach: Interview with George Gopen

Please join us next Tuesday (April 11) for my interview of writing expert Dr. George Gopen. The phone-in teleseminar is generously sponsored by Purposeful Planning Institute (PPI). Beginning at noon EST, the event will last for one hour. For…
Feb 3
Grace Under Pressure: A Polyvagal Guide to Reducing Stress and Creating Compassionate Connection

Grace Under Pressure: A Polyvagal Guide to Reducing Stress and Creating Compassionate Connection

Earlier this week I had the pleasure of interviewing Deborah Dana, an expert on Polyvagal Theory. The program was sponsored by Purposeful Planning Institute, an organization about which I have blogged here several times in the past (to see…
Apr 19
Are family trusts a burden or a tool to enhance the lives of beneficiaries?

Are family trusts a burden or a tool to enhance the lives of beneficiaries?

Friend and colleague Hartley Goldstone was recently interviewed for Family Wealth Report about his new book Family Trusts: A Guide for Beneficiaries, Trustees, Trust Protectors and Trust Creators coauthored with Jay Hughes and Keith Whitaker.…

Rank this Week: 1117

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/

Aug 10
Valorem recognized by in-house counsel as a Leading Collaboration Firm

Valorem recognized by in-house counsel as a Leading Collaboration Firm

Valorem Law Group is honored to be one of the law firms “who leading legal decision makers say are the tops in collaboration.” According to BTI Consulting, which reported the findings of its interviews with corporate law…
Aug 3
The importance of learning what does NOT need to be done, and other things.

The importance of learning what does NOT need to be done, and other things.

I just read an article in Law360 discussing Microsoft’s commitment to shift 90% of its work to alternative fee arrangements. Michael Rynowecer of BTI Consulting is quoted as saying the move is “one of the most…
Aug 2
Nicole Auerbach honored as one of Chicago’s most influential women lawyer

Nicole Auerbach honored as one of Chicago’s most influential women lawyer

Kudos to our very own Nicole Auerbach, who was recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as one of Chicago’s Most Influential Women Lawyers. Here is how Crain’s summarized Nicole: After concluding that the billable hour…

Rank this Week: 47

InhouseBlog

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

http://www.inhouseblog.com

Aug 22
How Litigators Can Land Transactional In-House Counsel Job

How Litigators Can Land Transactional In-House Counsel Job

Landing transactional in-house counsel jobs can prove difficult for litigators, but don’t lose hope as The Lawyer Whisperer gives some guidance on how litigators can maximize their chances: “It isn’t easy for a pure…
Aug 21
Cost Savings Through Legal Procurement

Cost Savings Through Legal Procurement

As rates for law firms continue their inexorable rise, a legal procurement function may assist a company in achieving savings in its legal spend: “For many years, GCs and in-house attorneys resisted the influence of... The post Cost…
Aug 17
Questions Recruiters Ask That Are None Of Their Busine

Questions Recruiters Ask That Are None Of Their Busine

Recruiters are often a valuable tool in a legal job search – but are all questions recruiters ask fair game? “For decades recruiters have been trained to ask job candidates “What are you earning now?”... The post…

Rank this Week: 1093

Innovate

Covers practicing law as a business and a profession. By Lex Inova Consulting.

http://www.lexinnovablog.com/

Dec 10
News you can use

News you can use

By Julie FlemingThursday’s webinar Build a Rock Solid Book of Business has been postponed due to a family member’s hospitalization. I’ll send information on the new date as soon as it’s set. (And if you missed the…
Dec 3
Don’t miss this no-fee webinar!

Don’t miss this no-fee webinar!

By Julie FlemingDo you ever wonder why the plan that a colleague used to land business just doesn’t seem to work for you? Are you tired of facing a choice between doing billable work (so you have receivables today) and doing business…
Nov 26
Nine Ways You’re Losing Business: The Big Picture

Nine Ways You’re Losing Business: The Big Picture

By Julie FlemingOver the last 10 weeks, I’ve serialized the article Nine Ways You’re Losing Business—and What to Do About It. To recap, the nine ways you’re losing business are: You aren’t…

Rank this Week: 1818

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