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LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: Fee ‘write-down’ could save you headaches, dollars
A client receives the lawyer’s bill, contends that it is too high, and refuses to pay it unless the invoice is written down. That's a dilemma that is occurring with increasing frequency in these tough economic times.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: Can a lawyer represent both plaintiffs and defendants?
The question arises whether lawyers can effectively and ethically represent opposite types of clients – for example, insurance carriers and insurance coverage plaintiffs. The ABA’s Rule of Professional Conduct 1.7 addresses this.
Fundamental changes that influence your practice
When lawyers enter legal practice, they understand that certain aspects of what they will be doing will change during their careers. There will be new laws and regulations, new court decisions from which to take emerging precedents, and technological advances that will make onc[...]
Is your practice ‘PRE’-owned or used up?
Sometimes one little word can change everything.
Technology at forefront of law-firm life cycle
Law firms, like the players in any other economic sector, have a life cycle.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: The problem with bankruptcy isn’t attorneys’ fees
In recent months press reports have discussed the Justice Department’s attempt to control bankruptcy lawyers fees.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: The cycle of life for law firms, technology
Law firms, like the players in any other economic sector, have a life cycle.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: Your recourse if the client refuses to pay
A recent opinion by the New Jersey State Bar’s Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics raises a major alarm bell for any lawyer who has trouble collecting money from a client.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: When the court reaches out to the grave
The lawyer who has not taken the possibility of his or her untimely death or disability into account for planning a practice’s future is playing with fire.
LAWBIZ COACHES CORNER: Cash flow and moral responsibility
Cash flow is the lubricant that enables all businesses to function. When you take too much money out of the organization, you will have a cash flow challenge.
Retirement planning for solo attorneys
More lawyers than ever are going solo, whether by choice or out of necessity, according to recent statistics.
Overcome stress by gaining control, little by little
High blood pressure is called a “silent killer,” and one of its major causes is stress.
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- U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad recognizes service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement
- Gov. Evers calls special elections for the 4th Senate District and 8th Congressional District
- Wisconsin GOP-led Senate votes to override nine Evers vetoes in mostly symbolic action
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