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Is "Dieting Made Me Do It" the New Twinkie Defense?
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
Jared's diet helped turn him into a child molester. That's the novel theory his lawyers developed last week on the eve of his sentencing. Jared Fogle, the...
Sheldon Silver Trial Update: Jury Deliberates Federal Corruption Case
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
It has been a difficult several weeks for former Assemblyman Sheldon Silver, once one of the most powerful men in New York. Closing arguments concluded in...
Is Following a Judge on Twitter Ex Parte Communication?
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
You follow a judge on Twitter. (There's plenty of them to be found.) He tweets about life on the bench. You tweet about cats and the occasional courtroom...
How to Start a Solo Law Practice: 5 Tips to Get Started
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
Many attorneys have successfully hung their own shingle, but it can be daunting to do this on your own. Part of the appeal of BigLaw is that someone else will...
Why Your Employees Leave -- and How to Keep Them Around
By Casey C. Sullivan, Esq. | Last updated on
When an employee quits, it's not just a worker walking out the door, its years of training and investment. Hiring replacement employees is expensive and time...
Law Firm Tips for Outsourcing
By Jonathan R. Tung, Esq. | Last updated on
With all the eagerness to be part of the BigLaw leagues, it is very easy to be blinded by the glamour and overlook many of the disadvantages of BigLaw. Sure,...
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Joseph Fawbush, Esq.
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Vaidehi Mehta, Esq.
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Mariana Petersen
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