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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 +

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 +

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

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 +

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

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 +

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 +

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 +

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 +

The first part of a cybersecurity tip series to help law firms improve their systems. Read More +

Information regarding the upcoming Managing Partner Summit. Read More +

Guidance for choosing a cloud storage provider to protect your data. Read More +

Shortcuts useful for managing your computer desktop and working with IT professionals. Read More +

Keyboard shortcuts for working with Acrobat. Read More +

A cheat sheet for Microsoft Office shortcuts. Read More +

Keyboard shortcuts to make working in Excel faster and easier. Read More +

Common keyboard shortcuts for Microsoft Office products. Read More +

Information regarding the upcoming Solo Small Firm Conference program on June 8, 2018. Read More +

The new year dawned with the hope and promise of a new beginning, along with a resolution to exercise more.  If you are anything like me, your new year’s resolutions are already in danger of fading to a mere historical curiosity. One resolution you can make and check off the list this week is to rev… Read More +

A plea for the legal industry to look at technology as a tool instead of a threat. Read More +