It's Never Too Early to Prep for the Holiday Season for Lawyers

When it comes to planning vacations and holiday events and marketing, it is never too early to start. If you really want to do something spectacular for yourself or your office this year, you need to get your act...

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Law Firms Shamed for 'Discovery Gamesmanship'

A $500 discovery sanction will not break any lawyer's bank. But a sanction for "discovery gamesmanship" will put any law firm on the walk of shame. That's what happened recently to law firms in a federal case. Baker Donelson...

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Families Separated at Border File Lawsuit

Last week, it was announced that two of the families that were separated at the border while crossing without documentation have filed a lawsuit against various government officials, seeking to hold somebody responsible for the illegal, and traumatic, experience...

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How to Deal With Delusional or Dangerous Litigants

Sooner or later, crazy people will walk in your door. It could be a good thing if you get them professional help. You'll know when they need a doctor, not a lawyer. But if you have a delusional client...

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Will Your Firm Take the ABA Pledge for Lawyer Well-Being?

The American Bar Association Working Group to Advance Well-Being in the Legal Profession has created a pledge for law firms to commit to in order to help ensure lawyers can take care of their mental well-being and are not...

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5 Best Out-Of-Office Email Responses

There are few feelings in life better than walking out of the office before a vacation. When it comes to good work-feels, it's really only behind receiving and depositing checks. And following closely behind walking out that door, the...

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Comic-Con Case Nets $4M Attorney's Fees in 20K Case

Comic-Con won a trademark lawsuit over its name, but winning another $4 million for attorney's fees in the case is no laughing matter. It's more of a "you've got to be kidding me" thing, especially to the defendants who...

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