Legalese Words Lawyers Need to Stop Using

When we lawyers draft a pleading, words like herewith, therewith, forwith, whichwith, and other seemingly required, yet almost nonsensical, phrases materialize effortlessly. Whether they get used to draw attention to our list of demands, or to transition to a...

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ABA Approves Privacy Law Certification

The American Bar Association narrowly approved a certification program for specialists in privacy law. It was so close on a voice vote that it took a second call for the ABA House of Delegates to pass the resolution and...

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How to Ask for Part-Time Work at Your Law Firm

It's not too late, but you probably should have asked about part-time work at your law firm a while ago. That's because most firms today have part-time policies, and it's one of those things you can know even before...

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What Your Coffeemaker Says About Your Law Practice

In this day and age, it is virtually inexcusable to not have a coffeemaker in your office, even if you have a virtual office. And due to the wide variety of ways to brew coffee, what kind of coffeemaker...

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Should Your Law Firm Accept New (or Old) Cryptocurrencies?

With the price of Bitcoin going absolutely bonkers, law firms, like many other businesses, are wondering whether they should accept, or even invest in, new, and even old, cryptocurrencies. However, few cryptocurrencies will ever make it off the ground,...

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How to Legally 'Stalk' a Debtor

Stalking is a crime, even when collecting a debt. So how can you "legally" stalk a debtor? It can be done, but requires due diligence. In other words, you can be the bad guy if you follow the laws...

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5 Podcasts to Enrich Your Legal Practice

If you practice for long enough, say, more than a few days, the novelty wears off and you may need some enrichment while working. After all, sometimes you need something to listen to while zoning out and hammering out...

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