For decades, the property rights of Missouri residents have been disregarded as municipalities throughout the state plowed through personal history in the disastrous pursuit of progress. Recently, the state’s highest court had a chance to correct this wrong and restore ...
Read More »Farfour: A little lesson in humility for a new bar member
When I made my first courtroom appearance in Cleveland County, N.C., I fell victim to what I found out later was a continuing prank played on new attorneys by one of the more experienced attorneys in our bar. I was ...
Read More »Saturley and Callanan: To err in client matters is human; denying it may not be so divine
There is no stomach-churning sensation like the one you get when you realize you may have made an error in a client’s matter. Overcoming that feeling and acting appropriately can help protect this year’s bottom line and your license. What ...
Read More »To err in client matters is human; denying it may not be so divine
There is no stomach-churning sensation like the one you get when you realize you may have made an error in a client’s matter. Overcoming that feeling and acting appropriately can help protect this year’s bottom line and your license. What ...
Read More »Napier: Need information? Find a lawyer who’s ‘nuts’
I’m a National Public Radio listener, and though this week I’ve been sliding over to the sports channels to see what they’re saying about the NCAA tournament, I did have the opportunity to hear an audio recording of a U.S. ...
Read More »Hodes: Nifong disbarment was a great day for legal ethics
When Durham County North Carolina District Attorney Mike Nifong was disbarred in June 2007, much of the world was watching. Not as many people remember that Nifong was held in criminal contempt of court for his misconduct in the infamous ...
Read More »Need information? Find a lawyer who’s ‘nuts’
I’m a National Public Radio listener, and though this week I’ve been sliding over to the sports channels to see what they’re saying about the NCAA tournament, I did have the opportunity to hear an audio recording of a U.S. ...
Read More »Nifong disbarment was a great day for legal ethics
When Durham County North Carolina District Attorney Mike Nifong was disbarred in June 2007, much of the world was watching. Not as many people remember that Nifong was held in criminal contempt of court for his misconduct in the infamous ...
Read More »Fiorino: Personal info easy to get on the Web
Is your personal data protected? Most people would assume their Social Security numbers, addresses, financial information and other personal information is safely stored away in their homes or secure government databases. However, the harsh reality is much of the private ...
Read More »Jones: Your firm needs a mental health policy
Alcoholism, substance abuse and depression among attorneys usually receive the most attention at CLE programs and in publications. This makes sense in light of the continuing (and alarming) rise in the numbers of individuals suffering from these impairments. But what ...
Read More »Your firm needs a mental health policy
Alcoholism, substance abuse and depression among attorneys usually receive the most attention at CLE programs and in publications. This makes sense in light of the continuing (and alarming) rise in the numbers of individuals suffering from these impairments. But what ...
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