Will the New Tax Law Lead to More Divorces?
It’s only a matter of time before divorce lawyers start thanking the recently passed tax bill for all their new clients. Experts believe that […]
Read moreJudge Not Thrilled With 53 Law Firms on One Case
‘What is this, some kind of convention for plaintiffs’ lawyers?’ That’s what Judge Lucy Koh could have been thinking when two law firms brought […]
Read moreWorst Fonts to Use in Court
When it comes to the debate over what fonts should be used in legal filings, there are generally only definitive answers of what not […]
Read moreJurors Will Be Anonymous in El Chapo Trial
Who could blame a juror for wanting out of the El Chapo trial? After all, according to reports, the Mexican drug lord has hired […]
Read moreLegalese Words Lawyers Need to Stop Using
When we lawyers draft a pleading, words like herewith, therewith, forwith, whichwith, and other seemingly required, yet almost nonsensical, phrases materialize effortlessly. Whether they […]
Read moreABA Approves Privacy Law Certification
The American Bar Association narrowly approved a certification program for specialists in privacy law. It was so close on a voice vote that it […]
Read moreHow to Ask for Part-Time Work at Your Law Firm
It’s not too late, but you probably should have asked about part-time work at your law firm a while ago. That’s because most firms […]
Read moreWhat Your Coffeemaker Says About Your Law Practice
In this day and age, it is virtually inexcusable to not have a coffeemaker in your office, even if you have a virtual office. […]
Read moreShould Your Law Firm Accept New (or Old) Cryptocurrencies?
With the price of Bitcoin going absolutely bonkers, law firms, like many other businesses, are wondering whether they should accept, or even invest in, […]
Read moreHow to Legally ‘Stalk’ a Debtor
Stalking is a crime, even when collecting a debt. So how can you “legally” stalk a debtor? It can be done, but requires due […]
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