Lawyers are a different breed. While those in many other jobs dream of their retirement in terms of playing rounds of golf, taking fishing trips and reading some good books, many lawyers are reluctant to give up the practice of ...
Read More »Harrison: Meet the press, and get the story on your terms
Meet the press, and get the story on your terms Public interest in twists and turns of high-profile cases typically creates a circuslike atmosphere of print, broadcast and online coverage in our news-all-the-time age. As such, trial attorneys must navigate ...
Read More »Steckler: What the recruiting process can tell you about a firm
Due diligence is a critical component of an effective job search. It is ego-gratifying to receive a job offer. But before accepting, most people evaluate their fit in a firm. Speaking with past and present associates in your potential practice ...
Read More »Napier: Rage against pre-trial anxiety
I get some nerves before a hearing or trial. I’ve never argued to a jury, and I would like to give it a shot, but some of my lawyer friends were talking the other day, and – having very little ...
Read More »Advice-of-counsel defense has become riskier
Before launching a new product, many individuals and companies seek advice from patent counsel as to whether the product infringes on an existing patent. In cases in which willful patent infringement is alleged, the Patent Act provides that a court ...
Read More »Woolner: Sex is not the only thing for sale in Washington
The case of the Washington madam has the nation’s capital wondering who will be outed next. More Bush administration officials, promises ABC News, which is serving as the madam’s gumshoe in return for a sensational story. Already ABC has named ...
Read More »Connaghan: Ethics CLEs aren’t doing justice to a crucial topic
Lawyers must deal with ethical questions on a daily basis. Is there a conflict of interest in my representation of this client? Is my client lying? Does my new ad in the Yellow Pages comply with the new advertising requirements? ...
Read More »Ethics CLEs aren’t doing justice to a crucial topic
Lawyers must deal with ethical questions on a daily basis. Is there a conflict of interest in my representation of this client? Is my client lying? Does my new ad in the Yellow Pages comply with the new advertising requirements? ...
Read More »Ethics CLEs aren’t doing justice to a crucial topic
Lawyers must deal with ethical questions on a daily basis. Is there a conflict of interest in my representation of this client? Is my client lying? Does my new ad in the Yellow Pages comply with the new advertising requirements? ...
Read More »Hughes: Advocacy a common thread in legal field
Last weekend I attended the National Association of Legal Professionals (NALS) of Missouri annual meeting in Independence. A state-chartered affiliate of NALS, NALS of Missouri offers many opportunities throughout the year for members to participate in continuing legal education through ...
Read More »Avoid the baggage of unclaimed funds
With very active personal-injury or debt-collection law practices, some lawyers can face an inability to track the owners of Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts money. How? Here are four examples: • Money is received in settlement of a claim and ...
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