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Along with the Internet, for most professionals social media is an aspect of the way we do business.

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Since launching lawsuit-crowdfunding website LexShares two months ago, co-founder and CEO Jay Greenberg said they've seen thousands of users sign up, with strong demand on both the investor and litigator sides.

It’s no secret that attorneys particularly struggle with work-life balance.

The construction industry is experiencing a rise in business as a result of greater investment in facility improvements across the board, but the increase brings with it greater risk.

A pregnancy discrimination case argued last month to the U.S. Supreme Court is compelling employers to take a closer look at whether pregnant employees should be offered light-duty work, just like employees who suffer on-the-job injuries.

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Question. Pause. Answer. Stop. That’s the unnatural rhythm of the witness environment. And there are rules for witnesses during the first three steps.

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Our nation continues to be fascinated by Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address,” delivered 150 years ago. Lincoln’s most famous speech became known as the “words that remade America.”

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I have always been an advocate of mediation and arbitration versus litigation, especially in the construction practice of law.

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As the global economy becomes increasingly interconnected, clients’ interests frequently extend beyond state and national borders.

Studies show that an individual’s satisfaction with a court proceeding, arbitration or mediation depend on whether that person perceives the process as “fair.”

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By the time Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch first addressed the St. Louis County grand jury in the case involving Darren Wilson’s fatal shooting of Michael Brown, the jury had already sat weekly for nearly four months hearing more mundane cases.

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With nearly 30 percent of Wisconsin adults classified as obese, there’s a good chance that a plaintiff’s weight is going to be an issue in the next personal injury case that lands on your desk.

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Depositions are such a common part of the civil litigation landscape that much of how they are conducted has become routine.

By now, most lawyers understand the power of online marketing, but many are unsure about how to use online tools to effectively and affordably reach potential clients.

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I know bakers, writers, artists, doctors, and accountants that find meaning and purpose in their work. And I now know several lawyers who do too, myself included.

A carefully drafted statement of issues is critical to the success of your appellate brief.

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Think about the lawyer-client relationship from the client’s point of view.

It might sound a tad morbid, but what will become of your solo law practice when you’re retired or dead?

Joining the likes of .gov, .com and .edu, the legal industry now is able to carve out its own space online.

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Of all the technology trends, lawyers have adapted to mobile devices the most readily.

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At this point, it’s almost impossible to recall a time before smartphones and nonstop connection.

When I was an undergraduate, I had the good fortune to hear Kurt Vonnegut speak on my college campus. I don’t remember the substance of his speech, but I do remember that I thought it was rambling and disjointed, until the end when the whole thing brilliantly came together and 10 different themes converged.

Companies with a multistate workforce have the daunting task of staying abreast of legal and compliance issues on a number of fronts.

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I travel — a lot. So I figured I’d pass along some of my favorite technology tools and apps for those of you who also spend a lot of time on the road.

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The press release remains one of the most effective means for lawyers and law firm marketers to convey information to the media — and even to commit news.

Graduating from law school with significant student debt is nothing new for young attorneys. But according to the National Association of Law Placement, starting salaries in the legal profession have fallen 13 percent over the past six years.

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Trial consultant Amy Singer doesn’t mince words when talking about the need for attorneys to use social media when preparing for a trial.

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A mobile law practice makes it easier than ever for lawyers to practice law no matter where they happen to be.

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What if one of your key witnesses to an alleged violent incident had consumed 15 to 20 alcoholic beverages before the incident even occurred?

Attorneys strategize for a living. Looking for opportunities and watching out for downfalls is their trade. Too often, however, those skill sets aren’t used when it comes to planning for their own retirement.

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