Risk Management
Just Say No
An elderly client contacts you by telephone and asks you to do a codicil to her Will. She tells you that she wants to disinherit her two children and leave everything to a caretaker. The cli… Read More
Risk Management
Practice of Law
We Work Hard for the Money: But Does it Treat Us Right?
I was at a conference recently and struck up a conversation with an insured about happiness. He cited a study I remembered reading several years ago, and it reminded me to revisit the idea o… Read More
Risk Management
The Threat From Within: Employee Theft and Embezzlement in Law Firms
Lawyers must be constantly vigilant to guard against fraud schemes being perpetrated by third party bad actors. Lawyers face a variety of threats, including counterfeit check scams, wire fraud… Read More
Law Practice Management
The Arrival Fallacy
Many of us fall prey to the "arrival fallacy," believing that achieving a specific goal or milestone will bring lasting joy. This misconception can have profound implications, especially for i… Read More
Law Practice Management
Ethics of Advertising
It is estimated that lawyers spend a little more than $1 billion a year on television advertising. That number seems low. According to data from Tunnl, a single law firm, Morgan & Morgan… Read More
Practice of Law
Headlines and Headaches
It’s a good time for a reminder about managing headline stress. I was catching up on some news stories over the past weekend and found myself feeling completely overwhelmed. We all know … Read More
