In the course of their work, many attorneys face difficult decisions under deadline pressure. This stress and the normal challenges of life can lead to problems even for experienced lawyers. When a client makes a complaint or a colleague raises concern about an attorney’s work, they might find themselves facing a disciplinary proceeding. When this…Read More
When family and matrimonial lawyers talk about Birdnesting or Nesting, they are not discussing anything related to our flying feathered friends. Rather, the concept of Birdnesting or Nesting in the context of a child custody matter is where the minor children stay in the family home while the parents take turns going in and out…Read More
In 2021, over 47 million Americans said, “I quit.” The numbers left many businesses reeling from a lack of staff. Companies have been forced to reduce their operating hours as they simply can’t staff their businesses. Has the Great Resignation’s impact on the legal field been significant? Learn how law firms have been affected and…Read More
While growing a legal practice and receiving more business are usually positive steps for solo practitioners and small law firms, they can lead to an overwhelming amount of work. At some point, you may need to acquire more help either by hiring a new associate or using the services of a freelance lawyer. Both options…Read More
The digital revolution increased employment flexibility, and even the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened how critical it is for businesses and individual creators to protect their intellectual property. Not so long ago, no one would have ever suspected an intellectual property component involved with getting a car to take you to the airport. Now rideshare giants…Read More
After many months or even years of waiting, your client has finally received their green card. So, what are the next steps and how should you advise them? One of our attorneys, Oleg Gherasimov, has just the right steps to help new immigration attorneys guide their clients. Congratulations, your client is now a U.S. permanent resident!…Read More
The popular late-night host of The Daily Show, Trevor Noah, has been in the spotlight recently after claims of a botched surgery led him to file a medical malpractice claim against healthcare professionals at New York’s Hospital for Specialized Surgery. While the comedian has kept the specifics of his November 2020 surgery and resulting injuries…Read More
As an attorney, you dedicate the majority of your time and attention to a targeted set of issues that plague your clients. Complex cases call for a high level of concentration, of course, but at times, it’s important to take a step back and consider the many ways in which your law firm affects your…Read More
More than half of U.S. law students are women, but you might not realize this if you look at who leads most law firms. In a 2021 survey covering nearly 300 firms across the country, women made up only 23 percent of equity partners. Though gender equity efforts throughout the industry have led to significant…Read More
It’s been a long hard road; so much has changed since March 2020 when Covid upended our world. Life changed. Our profession changed. We all wonder if things will ever be the same again. While most of us have adapted to a new normal — working remotely (at least some of the time), virtual hearings,…Read More
