Protecting Your Practice As the new year begins, lawyers and law firms have an excellent opportunity to ensure their practices are in top shape—ethically, financially, and operationally. Whether you’re a …
As the calendar winds down, it’s the perfect time for legal professionals to take stock, streamline processes, and prepare for a prosperous new year. From fine-tuning client management to safeguarding …
In the world of legal billing disputes, a key question often arises: When does the time limit to file a lawsuit for unpaid fees begin? This was the central issue …
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s a good time to reflect on the most significant developments in legal ethics that shaped the profession this year. These changes highlight the …
In Randazzo v. Imbraguglio, 329 So. 3d 282 (La. 12/21/21), Justice Crichton issued a pointed concurrence addressing the use of discourteous language in a writ application filed with the Louisiana …
The short answer is no. The North Carolina State Bar recently tackled this issue and made it clear that settlement agreements can’t restrict lawyers from discussing information that’s already public …
Legal marketing has gone digital, and law firms are getting creative with their online strategies. One increasingly common tactic: using competitors’ names in Google ads – a practice known as …
Lawyers departing from a law firm face many practical considerations when departing a firm for a new practice. This is especially true when some clients choose to leave the lawyer’s …
Subscription services are an increasingly common way for consumers to access products and services they frequently require. Services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Instacart sell a product or service to …
Yes, according to a recent decision from the California Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. See Dickson v. Mann, Super Ct. No. 37-2021-00042299-PR-TR-CTL (July 16, 2024). In Dickson, the court of …
