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The Tactic That May Compromise DUI Cases in California, Elsewhere
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
A novel defense by a twice-convicted drunk driving law student may provide a template for DUI defense lawyers, and a massive headache for prosecutors. The...
Clearing Claims: Tips for Medical Pay Reimbursement Claims
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
In our new weekly series, "Clearing Claims," we share with you our tried and tested tips on negotiating various types of liens, as they arise in the context of...
Tips for Practicing Law Part-Time While Working a Day Job
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
For breakfast, I had a plea deal and four billable hours. For lunch and dinner, I'm having an eight-hour shift of blogging. Why do I do both? My day job allows...
Ladies Listen Up: Negotiate Your Way to Equal Pay
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
For years we've known that there's a pay gap between men and women, and recent studies by the National Association of Women Lawyers confirm this. Not only...
Estate Planning: The Next 'Growth' Practice Area for Small Firms?
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Way back in 2007, Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal cut its estate planning practice. Many industry-watchers speculated that other BigLaw firms would follow...
No Respect? One Way to Improve Your Firm's Reputation
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
Last week The Pew Forum released their findings of how certain professions are viewed by the public as contributing to society. Not surprisingly, lawyers were...