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5 Grammar Mistakes Lawyers Make
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
At FindLaw, thankfully, we have editors. Without these editors, my five or six posts per day would be plagued with improperly capitalized Courts [sic],...
Guy Court Attire 101: Neckties or Bow Ties?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
Courtroom attire is, like any field of fashion, evolving. And depending on the hipness of your locale, you may be able to ride the bleeding edge of fashion...
The Home Office Deduction: The New Simplified Option for 2013 Taxes
By Gabriella Khorasanee, JD | Last updated on
New year, new taxes. Taxes aren't due until April, but if you're smart, you'll get an early start on getting documents together for your CPA. A few weeks back...
Lawyer Files Lawsuit Without Contacting, Signing Client First
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
It goes without saying that in order to represent a party in court, she has to know about it, right? Sure, it's not a hard-and-fast rule. After all, members...
3 Questions You Should Ask Your Associates
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Hogwash! Ask your associates questions? Surely, you must be joking. What would you ever want to ask an associate, besides, "Is my coffee ready yet?" or "You...
Our Favorite Blogging Judge Just Hung Up His Keyboard
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
It's a sad day for the legal blogosphere. U.S. District Court Judge Richard G. Kopf, who delighted us with his frank response to the government shutdown ("tell...