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Should You Correct a Boss, Lead Attorney, or Co-Counsel, in the Courtroom?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
A dilemma that no junior associate hopes to encounter is seeing their boss make a mistake in the courtroom. However, whether or not it's your boss, a lead...
When Do 'Summer Hours' End?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
For many lawyers, 'summer hours' are nothing more than wishful thinking, or simply a frustrating way for the firm to cut costs. The very thought of closing the...
Falsifying Billable Hours: Never Worth It
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Is it a victimless crime for a lawyer to overstate a legal bill but never send the bill to the client? Probably not, but the results were about the same for...
Open Office Floor Plans for Law Offices: Yay or Nay?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
More and more law firms are adopting the holy grail of office floor plans, the open concept office. These floor plans eschew private working spaces for more...
Legal Support Staff Is on the Move
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
Remember calling tech support, and the help was speaking to you from another country? Well, get used to it for law office help, too. Law firms are realizing...
When Do Law Firm Mergers Mean Layoffs?
By William Vogeler, Esq. | Last updated on
While it's hard to predict the weather, it's a good bet the sun will come up tomorrow for most people. If you are in the middle of a storm, however, it can be...