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Should the ABA Attack the 'Unauthorized' Practice of Law?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Many attorneys believe that the unauthorized practice of law is something that can both hurt a lawyer's business and consumers. LegalZoom, a provider of legal...
Women with College Degrees are Less Ambitious, Want Time Over Money
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Feeling less ambitious lately? You may not be alone. A new survey suggests professional women's ambitions are waning, and that most would prefer flex time over...
Could Junk Food, Sugar Addiction Be the Next Big Practice Area?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Junk food addiction may become your firm's new practice niche. That is, if it catches on. One Yale professor seems to think it might. Kelly Brownell,...
Senate Panel Approves Bill to Televise Supreme Court Proceedings
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Will the justices of the Supreme Court need to get ready for their close-up? Cameras may soon be allowed in the nation's highest court, if a bill gains...
Is Ghostwriting Petitions for Pro Se Clients Unethical?
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Attorney ghostwriting--the practice of preparing pleadings for pro se clients--seems to be a growing trend. It's often the best option for struggling clients...
Remember You're Free to Deduct Pro Bono Expenses
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Many lawyers donate to charity. When that's not fiscally possible, some may donate the value of their services to help clients in need. But remember: the value...