Practice of Law
25 Rules of Civil Behavior
If ever there was a time when civility was needed, it’s now. So let’s take a moment to see what the NC Rules of Professional Conduct have to say about the subject: “The l… Read More
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9 Ways to Repurpose Your Office in a Pandemic
Plexiglass and Cubicles As law firms scramble to retrofit their offices for COVID safety, two unlikely winners are plexiglass and cubicles. On the way out are shared workspaces and open fl… Read More
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How to Conduct “Style Conversations” With Your Team
When was the last time you had a “style conversation” with your staff – especially those who are relatively new to the team? No, this doesn’t mean chatting about war… Read More
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40 Percent of Firms Add New Practice Areas Because of COVID
More than 40 percent of law firms say they’re planning to add one or more practice areas because of the pandemic, and 20 percent have already done so. But these adapters say the… Read More
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Travel Tips for a Fall Getaway
If you’re planning a late summer or fall getaway as a respite from the pandemic, be sure to research the coronavirus restrictions in place at your destination site. By doing your home… Read More
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Managing Your Office in Pandemic
5 Ways to Position Your Team For Success The best thing you can do as a legal employer in a pandemic is to be flexible and make adjustments that will set your team up for success. The wors… Read More
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Here’s the Number One Job Interview Question
If you plan to be interviewing for a law job anytime soon, billionaire Mark Cuban says you should be prepared to answer one question. What did you do during the Great Pandemic? Specificall… Read More
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Lawyers Using More Tech Tools in New Normal
In this time of social distancing, virtual communication and working from home, it’s unsurprising that 77 percent of lawyers say they plan to incorporate more technology into their pra… Read More
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6 Tips for Being an Inspiring Leader in a Pandemic
Here’s a little pointer for being a great leader in a pandemic: it’s okay to tell your employees you aren’t sure what the new normal will look like for your firm. They don… Read More
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Clients Okay With Virtual Communication
Most Clients are Happy to Meet With You Virtually Fifty-four percent of clients say they’re comfortable discussing their case with their attorney by Zoom, live chat or some other virt… Read More
