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Over at my beat at Legal Blog Watch, I posted my opinion on Assistant Deputy Secretary Cully Stimson’s suggestion that corporate clients reconsider their relationship with large firms who represent Guantanamo detainees.  I’m posting some other thoughts here at MyShingle, more from a solo’s perspective.

Stimson’s comments have drawn criticism from dozens of bloggers,

Readers – sorry this is so late, but there’s a seminar JANUARY 9, 2007 on Work Life Balance, by one of my colleagues and friends, Arnie Herz.  Take advantage of this opportunity to hear Arnie Speak at no charge, and to learn more about Legal Research & Writing Pro.  Information is below:Free Teleseminar Helps
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I’m sorry for recent light postings, but I’m still suffering a little writer burn out from my recent book completion.  Now, it’s back to business and I’m ramping up my marketing efforts for 2007.  Among my projects, I’m starting a network specifically for solo and small energy law practitioners to collaborate, team up and figure

I’m a member of the DC Bar’s Law Practice Management Steering Committee and on January 23, 2007, we’re sponsoring an event on blogging.  We have a blue ribbon panel, with top bloggers (listed below).  Usually, these seminars cost upwards of $100 or more, but the DC Bar is making this available for $35.  Come hear

No…I’m not done with MyShingle, though my infrequent postings over the past few months may have given you that impression.  Rather, I am done with the initial draft of a book project on a topic related to starting a law firm that I have been working on for the past two and a half years. 

Readers – I’m happy to announce that Nader Anise is holding his annual FREE teleseminar for lawyers.  I’ve called in twice now and both times, have come away with some really interesting information.  In contrast to many others who hold free "give-aways" like this, Nader does not use it as a "teaser" – he gives

Yeah, yeah, I know – it’s not about price, it’s about value; talk about price and you’ll forever be haggling over cost with your clients.  I buy all of that…and yet, sometimes, clients do measure value in terms of price.  Let’s be honest – aren’t there matters where clients would hire a 700 person law