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Obama Reshaped the Courts, but There Are Still Many Vacancies
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
One of the lead stories in The New York Times over the weekend outlined how President Barack Obama has reshaped the federal judiciary, with Democratic...
Survey: Half of All Lawyers Want Us to Dress More Formally
By William Peacock, Esq. | Last updated on
Wardrobe tips are a funny thing: Often times, when you tell someone how to dress, you tick them off. But there's no denying that the wardrobe, at least...
Lessons From Robin Thicke: Deposition Don'ts
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
You know, you'd think that lawyers would have learned by now: Don't ask a question unless you're sure of the answer. Then again, a silly answer might be just...
Should Lawyers Ever Represent Relatives?
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
As a lawyer, should you ever represent family members?"Hey, listen, you're a lawyer, right? See, I have this issue with my landlord ..." Or it's an issue with...
5 Ways Lawyers Can Stop Procrastinating: Now, Later, or Whenever
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
I was going to blog about procrastination for National Fight Procrastination Day on September 6, but I just didn't feel like it. But at least I'm getting to it...
Do You Want a Lawyer on Your Jury? Pros and Cons to Consider
By Mark Wilson, Esq. | Last updated on
Time to select the jury. A hundred people from around town file into the courtroom, upset that they have to be there at all, even more upset that they had to...