Business of Law
11 Habits of the Super-Rich
If you’d like to make more money, try watching less television and reading more books. Two-thirds of super-wealthy people watch an hour of television or less each day, and few of them h… Read More
Business of Law
Education & Careers
Jones Day is Top Law Firm Brand in US
If you want some pointers on how to brand your law firm, look no further than Jones Day. The BigLaw behemoth is the strongest law firm brand in the U.S., according to an industry survey. &ld… Read More
Practice of Law
Lawyer Suspended for Angry Emails and Unhinged Attack
Here’s some free risk management advice: it’s never a good sign when a federal judge blasts you for inappropriate diatribes, slaps you with $50,000 in sanctions, and orders you to … Read More
Business of Law
A Few Hours of Gardening Can Grow Your Practice
Great news for all you sedentary legal professionals who want to make wellness a priority but can’t bear the thought of going to the gym. It seems that tiptoeing through the tulips is a… Read More
Risk Management
Mass Tort Lawyers Sued for Malpractice Over Fee Contracts
A handful of law firms representing plaintiffs in mass tort litigation have been sued for malpractice for allegedly charging excessive contingency fees in their retainer agreements. The class… Read More
Risk Management
State Bar Nixes Joint Representation for Separation Agreement
It is unethical for a lawyer to prepare a separation agreement for a married couple even though both parties freely consent and lack funds to hire separate counsel. There is an inherent confl… Read More
Practice of Law
3 Warning Signs of an Ethics Grievance
The path to a Bar grievance – or worse – often begins when someone you work with doesn’t speak up. Maybe they’re too intimidated to voice their misgivings about your q… Read More
Risk Management
14 Tips for Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Does your system for checking for client conflicts of interest need a tuneup? If you’re only screening for conflicts when you accept a new matter – and not doing it as the case pr… Read More
Business of Law
Clients are Choosing Law Firms That Are Diverse
If you’re not convinced that diversity is vital to the success of your practice, you might want to ask your clients how they feel about it. Increasingly, clients – especially corp… Read More
Risk Management
The Changing Face of the Legal Profession: Valerie Johnson | Copeley Johnson & Groninger PLLC
Ready or not, change is here. For lawyers, these changes affect every aspect of who they are and what they do. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be running a blog series entitled: “Th… Read More
