Johnny Depp Voids Fee Deal With Lawyer, Wants $30 Million Back

Actor Johnny Depp can void an attorney's fee agreement with his former lawyer, a judge ruled. Attorney Jacob Bloom wanted a percentage of the actor's earnings, and went to work on a "handshake." But Judge Terry Green said the...

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How to Trash Talk Like Avenatti

There's no doubt that Michael Avenatti is a force to be reckoned with in the media. His television appearances get attention not just because his high-profile cases are hot news topics, but because he knows how to present himself....

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Why You Should Define the 'Purpose' of Your Law Firm

Too many lawyers never figure out what they are going to be when they grow up. For some, it's because they never realized their purpose. It goes way beyond making a buck. Purpose is perhaps the most important part...

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When the Going Gets Weird, Do You Withdraw?

Regardless of your area of practice, cases and clients can get rather weird sometimes. And not the good kind of weird. It's generally a byproduct of working with individuals, as people can and will act without thinking. But not...

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Lawyers Escape NDA, But What About the Porn Star?

When it comes to non-disclosure agreements, what's good for the lawyer may be good for the porn star. That's not exactly what a court said in a case against lawyers who signed a confidential settlement agreement. The court said...

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How to Get Recognized for Being Awesome

You can't game the system to win the Awesome Lawyer Award. That's because actually there is no such an award. But let's face it, we all want it. The good news is there are many awards that recognize lawyers for...

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7 Funny #LawyerTwitter Accounts to Follow

If you aren't on Twitter working the social media marketing for your law practice, and you don't ever plan on doing so, you still might want to check out #LawyerTwitter, as it has been so hashtagged. There's some really...

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