Legal services are costly, and clients typically make a huge financial investment when they hire an attorney. As such, they have a right to expect a high level of service for their purchase. And because legal services are not usually enjoyable for the consumer -– like a spa package, an elegant dinner out, or a…Read More
UPDATE: The PACT Act strengthens support and services for America’s veterans and their survivors. Fully presented as the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, the bill expands health coverage, benefits, and services to veterans exposed to toxic burn pits and contaminated water supplies. President Joe Biden signed…Read More
A 2021 American Bar Association report found that only 27 percent of law firms and five percent of attorneys maintain a blog. Yet, 46 percent of all bloggers say that clients retained their services because of their blogs. If your law firm hasn’t yet started a blog, now is the time. You are likely missing…Read More
Martindale-Hubbell is proud to announce that the following attorneys have achieved a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, awarded to only those lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability. Congratulations to: Lisa Lee Smith of Lisa Lee Smith Law Firm, LLCKelly L. Fritsch of Kelly L. Fritsch, P.C.Joan E. Smith of Hull Barrett,…Read More
What Are NFTs? NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are a form of cryptocurrency that has become increasingly popular in the past five years. NFTs are licensed to use specific digital assets, usually digital art but also things like music and video. NFTs are different from other forms of cryptocurrency because NFTs are for unique digital assets….Read More
The new data privacy laws concerning cookies can be confusing to companies reliant on websites. You may be left wondering, “What is the cookie law? Why do I have to accept cookies?” Law firms should understand if they must comply with the relevant cookie banner laws. We discuss the current and upcoming cookies-related regulations and…Read More
If you’re a practicing car accident attorney and want to start handling commercial truck accident cases, this article is for you. What Are Blind Spots? A blind spot is an area outside a vehicle where a driver cannot see. Blind spots are sometimes called no zones, probably for a good reason. Virtually all different types…Read More
Martindale-Hubbell is proud to announce that the following attorneys have achieved a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, awarded to only those lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability. Congratulations to: Charles E. Ridenour of Charles RidenourPaul Bondor of Desmarais LLPThomas A. Shumaker of Employment Law VirginiaMichelle Greenway Sellers of Rainey, Kizer, Reviere…Read More
Few professions provide opportunities to deliver positive change quite like law. Unfortunately, this field also poses its fair share of challenges — including alarming mental health concerns. According to data compiled by the American Bar Association (ABA), 28 percent of working lawyers have depression and 19 percent have severe anxiety. Mental health struggles begin early,…Read More
As the Russian war on Ukraine drags on, many Ukrainian refugees seek temporary protected status (TPS) in the United States. Here’s a look at the past, present, and future of U.S. refugee and immigration law, focusing on the current conflict in Ukraine and war refugees. A Brief History of U.S. Immigration Laws and Refugee Policies…Read More
