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Love Is Blind—But Not When It Comes to Clients

Here are some things to know about the risks for lawyers in beginning romantic or sexual relationships with their clients.
6 minute read

Daily Report Online

Resilience in the Face of Permacrisis: Strategies for Legal Counsel and Organizations

Organizations that focus on resilience will be positioned to succeed despite the effects of today's permacrisis state. They will also be better suited to build competitive advantage amid the challenges. And when the dust settles, these organizations will be primed for advancement.
4 minute read

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Becoming a Sought-After Media Expert: A Guide for Legal Professionals

Becoming a media expert is a unique and rewarding experience for lawyers who want to grow their practice and contribute their expertise to the public's understanding of a wide range of issues, an Atlanta attorney, professor and news commentator writes.
5 minute read

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Five Ways to Overcome Cultural Features in Mediation

When negotiating across cultures, different perspectives may result in potential misunderstandings, which can reduce the chance of exploring and finding solutions that integrate various perspectives and resolve disputes effectively.
7 minute read

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Commentary: Stubborn Facts Trounce Bad Arguments

An Atlanta attorney writes that, inasmuch as it is emblematic of how some denigrate the achievements of women and minorities in law, the professions and business, it is the poisonous, pernicious—and demonstrably false—charge that the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee is a "DEI hire" and, if elected, would be the "first DEI president."
6 minute read

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Keep on Trucking: New Law Puts Motor Carriers on the Hot Seat

Until the new law has been exhaustively litigated and interpreted by the courts, successful settlement of truck accident cases might depend on the knowledge, experience and insights of skilled insurance claim mediators.
7 minute read

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How Associates Can Ethically Move to a New Law Firm

By being mindful of a few ethical issues, associates can make sure that their transition to a new firm is ethical and problem-free.
6 minute read

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Mediating Health Care Malpractice Cases

Preparing for the mediation ahead of time and creating rapport with both parties helps ensure a successful mediation. Even if the case doesn't settle at the mediation itself, these actions make it more likely to settle before trial, which benefits both parties.
6 minute read

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The Court Overruled 'Chevron.' Did That Put Other Supreme Court Cases at Risk?

The court's cursory disparagement of cases "decided ... by a bare quorum" fails to explain why a case generating a six-justice majority should be more suspect than cases decided by majorities consisting of less than a majority of the court's complement.
5 minute read

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Lawyers Deserve a Break, Too

Taking vacation time every year is critical to lawyers' success, including as a risk management tool to allow lawyers time to recharge.
6 minute read

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