There are as many reasons for law firm ownership as there are law firms. Are you:
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Remember the tin-can-and-string faux phones that you played with as a kid? Will real phones, or phone service become equally useless?
Recognizing the growing trend away from phone calls, the Washington Post recently reported on The New Phone Call Etiquette. According to the article, callers should never leave a voicemail
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Case Summary: In the legal profession, the general rule is that lawyers cannot enter into agreements that restrict their right to practice after leaving a firm, except for retirement benefits. However, there is ambiguity in interpreting what constitutes a restriction. A recent Maryland appellate case, Jamie Bennett v. Ashcraft & Gere!,
NLBM, a legal coaching company, has filed a copyright infringement complaint against 2-Hour Lifestyle Lawyer, accusing them of copying course content and reselling it. The complaint highlights the lack of uniqueness in coaching content, as many programs offer similar advice on topics like estate planning and pricing. The lawsuit raises questions about how much legal
Contrary to popular belief, practicing law doesn’t have to be a 24/7 proposition. Nor is success defined by how many hours you bill.
If you agree, then maybe it’s time to say hello to the part-time law firm practice.
No matter your reasons – whether you’re caring for family, transitioning to retirement, waiting out a
Lawyers Are Unhappy…But Not for the Reasons You Think
One of the most common sources of lawyer unhappiness that’s also least discussed is the soul-crushing nature of the work that many of us do. Whether it’s defending large companies with racist or sexist policies, or churning through cookie-cutter cases that are all the same, many
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and a surge in online meetings has made it increasingly common for attorneys to record and transcribe client conversations. While AI-transcription can offer benefits such as accuracy, efficiency, and transparency, concerns around confidentiality, privacy, and ethics are also raised.
AI-driven transcriptions capture details that
An Offer They Can’t Refuse
I haven’t seen the epic 1972 movie, The Godfather, but even I’m familiar with the iconic line, make him an offer he can’t refuse,” casually uttered by Marlon Brando’s character, Vito Corleone.
Of course, Corleone’s offers couldn’t be refused because doing so would invite death.
But there
How many times have you signed up for a free trial, then forgot to cancel and were hit with a huge bill?
Or signed up for a legal tech or marketing service that you didn’t like so you let it run its course, only to have it auto-renew and lock you in for another term?
For me, summertime has always been a great time to learn.
The pace slows. Days are longer. Schedules are more relaxed.
That’s why I’m so excited to announce the MyShingle Summer School Special. For just $99, you can pick up either:(1) The LegalClauseIt a 79-page guide to the art, science & ethics of law firm