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Unlocking OneNote’s Hidden Potential: 20 Productivity Tips You’ve Likely Overlooked

I got a text the other day from a lawyer I know. He’s a tech-forward guy, always looking for a new and better way to do things. For the past few years, he’s been vexed by a piece of law practice that has resisted innovation: note taking. Read More +

Confessions of a JD Neat Freak

I must confess to being a bit of a neat freak about my home and workspace. I believe the benefits of orderliness – knowing where things are, not wasting hours looking for what you need, having a comfortable landing pad after another hard day on planet earth – outweigh the modest cost in time and ef… Read More +

Military Divorce and Survivor Benefits

A recent Ohio case teaches two lessons for the former spouse in a military divorce case: a) do not ever rely on government life insurance in a settlement, and b) be sure you have made a timely election of the survivor annuity, in case your EX dies first. Here the parties were divorced in 2005, and the decree required the ex-wife to be designated as beneficiary for the Veterans Group Life Insurance (VGLI) and the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) of the husband, a military retiree. Read More +

The Tortoise, the Hare and the Harried 1L

Funny how a children’s fairy tale can point the way to a vibrant and satisfying Law Life. Aesop’s classic The Tortoise and the Hare does just that. We all know the story – at least the Bugs Bunny version. And yet, in the whirl and blur of our modern world, it is easy to forget its valuable lessons. Pace yourself. Slow and steady wins the race. Snooze, you lose. Read More +

The Last Client I Ever Had

Want to maximize what’s working in your Law Life and minimize what’s keeping you stuck? Try a Discernment Consultation. Read More +

Practice Points with Mark Scruggs

When it comes to Equitable Distribution, Complaint, Counterclaim, or Motion – It's Your Choice A few months ago, I received a call from an insured asking for help. She represented a party in a domestic case. She decided to file a motion in the cause for equitable distribution for several reasons instead … Read More +

Practice Points with Mark Scruggs: It’s a New Year; Fire a Client!

Five reasons why you should review your client files this New Year and fire at least one client. Read More +

Cybersecurity Tips: Multifactor Authentication

Multifactor Authentication (MFA) combines your user ID and password (together they are one factor) with one or more other forms of authentication to prove you are the person who should have access. Read More +

30 Minute Risk Management Check Up

As we head into summer, why not take a moment to assess your law firm’s policies, procedures and best practices to ensure your law firm operations are on solid footing. Read More +

Managing a Solo or Small Firm During a Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we do business. If your practice was already prepared for remote work, or if you had to figure it out on the fly, here are some tips for making sure you are practicing safely in this strange, new world. Read More +

Plan Ahead for Closing a Law Practice

Suffice it to say, it is rather uneasy to think about circumstances that could render an attorney unable to practice law. Whether from an accident, disability, illness, or untimely death, attorneys must be prepared. Read More +