I recently saw a lawyer in my network post on LinkedIn a lamentation about how she works so hard, late nights and weekends, but always has to chase bills from her clients. Her reasoning was that lawyers are simply not
Why do lawyers docket? What is its purpose? Has the act of docketing run its course for modern law firms? For the purposes of this article, for a lawyer to “docket” means to input a record of their activities completed
The Canadian common law system has its pros and cons. On the one hand, it provides for a certain level of consistency and predictability within an area of law by having judges rely on past precedent rulings to guide future
My son has recently discovered one of Nintendo’s earliest games: Mega Man. Mega Man is a blue robot that runs around shooting evil robots with his plasma blaster. On the top left side of your screen, there is a “health
Whether enforcing a contract, recovering damages or seeking injunctive relief, most civil lawsuits are ultimately efforts to obtain money or something of equivalent value; thus, there should be a return-on-investment analysis for every claim. Often, litigants and their counsel get
I am often asked about how to choose the right employer for a legal career. Financial compensation and incentives may be a significant starting point; however, there are often little differences in compensation for the position you are eligible for,
Right out of law school there is a general theme that is expressly stated that a lawyer must maintain a “good reputation”- one that reflects well on the individual and also the legal community as a whole. This is furthered
Many law firm owners I speak to are having difficulty growing their practice, and a major reason for this they reason is lack of retention and the overall issue of employee turnover within the firm. There are many articles that
Many lawyers have a difficult time not only in acquiring clients but also in keeping clients or achieving client referrals. Many times, this is the case despite the quality of the work, the speed produced or even the price charged.
As 2024 comes to an end, it is important to reflect on the year that went by and look forward to the challenges faced by legal professionals for the upcoming year. Here are a few that come to mind: Don’t