Michael P. Maslanka
November 01, 2016 | Texas Lawyer
Deceit: Damaging, Dangerous and DumbThinking about putting a private investigator on opposing counsel? Think again.
By Michael P. Maslanka
8 minute read
October 01, 2016 | Texas Lawyer
6 Advice ClichÉs to Avoid Like the PlagueBad advice floats. Why? Because it is repeated so often, and stated with such conviction, that we think "Surely, this advice is righteous and good and wise." Think again. My goal: Sight it, sink it.
By Michael P. Maslanka
9 minute read
September 01, 2016 | Texas Lawyer
Five Lessons to Survive in the Practice of LawWhile I hope to instill a love for practicing law, I strive to caution about its dangers, seductions, and pitfalls. Want to clue into them?
By MICHAEL P. MASLANKA
10 minute read
August 01, 2016 | Texas Lawyer
Hillary vs. The Donald— What Can We Learn From It?Five Lessons for Lawyers by Observing Political Pundits
By MICHAEL P. MASLANKA
9 minute read
May 02, 2016 | Texas Lawyer
Take Caution in 'Liking' Social MediaTeaching "Professional Responsibility" at UNT Dallas College of Law makes a person more sensitive to the marriage of technology, social media and legal ethics.
By Michael P. Maslanka
4 minute read
March 03, 2016 | Texas Lawyer
5 Mindsets For Better Lawyer HealthHere is a distressing box score: 20 percent of lawyers combat depression; 44 percent of lawyers grapple with alcohol/substance abuse; and 19 percent fight off anxiety.
By Michael P. Maslanka
6 minute read
February 04, 2016 | Texas Lawyer
There is No Finish Line, Be Mindful in Your Practice, LifeThe challenge: GCs are busy, gasping for time for reflection on the meaning of being a lawyer. The solution: pausing to reflect on a little known but powerful commencement speech. So, here, courtesy of Vince Foster, is some oxygen.
By Michael P. Maslanka
5 minute read
January 11, 2016 | Texas Lawyer
5 Tips for Collaborating with Outside Counsel in DepositionsGC's are not potted plants at depositions or in deposition prep. Their insights are valuable. So here are five ideas (many based on the latest in cognitive research) for them to mull over in collaborating with outside counsel.
By Michael P. Maslanka
5 minute read
January 11, 2016 | Texas Lawyer
5 Tips for Collaborating with Outside Counsel in DepositionsGC's are not potted plants at depositions or in deposition prep. Their insights are valuable. So here are five ideas (many based on the latest in cognitive research) for them to mull over in collaborating with outside counsel.
By Michael P. Maslanka
5 minute read
December 09, 2015 | Texas Lawyer
Is it Time to Deep Six the Idea of a Non-Compete?An interesting post by blogger/lawyer Leiza Dolghih, popped up in her June 22 blog post, North Texas Legal News: "What You Should Know About Non-Compete Agreements in Your Industry."
By Michael P. Maslanka
5 minute read
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