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Handling Difficult Clients: Three Strategies
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Despite our sound advice, you took the herpes case from hell. The abrasive client has been banging down your door, calling you at three in the morning, and...
Are March Madness Pools Legal at Law Firms?
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
As the one-time head of a law firm’s “fun committee,” I understand the importance of injecting a little frivolity into an otherwise bland work week. I also...
Your Paralegal or Legal Assistant: What's in a Name?
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Years ago, when I worked for Westlaw, I made the mistake of referring to one of my colleagues as a "salesperson" in an email to a client. After dealing with...
Real Life Firm Startup: Gregory Mouton Takes Control of His Future
By Robyn Hagan Cain | Last updated on
Some law students dream of a gig that involves litigating from day one; that usually means working for the government. Government experience -- whether...
Small Firm Startup: Tax Tasks to Tackle Before Hiring Employees
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
See that line outside the door? They aren’t waiting to buy tickets to a Ghostface Killah concert, nor are they waiting for the new iPhone. Those are clients....
DePuy Hip Replacements: Big Verdict Means Hot Practice Area?
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Eight point three million dollars. That's a heck of a compensatory award for a single plaintiff, and Friday's massive verdict was the first of many expected in...