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All The 'Psych' Christmas Episodes You Can Watch On Peacock

Shawn Spencer might not have had the most conventional childhood — what with his ex-cop father teaching him the ins and outs of scary-specific observational skills from a young age — but that doesn't mean "Psych" never dove into a kid-favorite holiday several times over: Christmas. In fact, it could be argued that grown Shawn (James Roday) is better suited to the fun-filled holiday than his…

3 Warning Signs That Your Lawyer's No Good

We all have different tastes, and varying notions of what makes a thing great. Some of us tend to the simple yet sophisticated, while others are into ostentation and flair. Just like there is no one way to be well-dressed...

What Is the Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney?

People often use the terms lawyer and attorney interchangeably, but did you know there are differences? This article will explain what you need to know.

Top 10 Mistakes Made When Hiring a Lawyer

Hiring a lawyer is an intensive process. You will often hear people complaining about their relationship with their attorney. Issues can be circumvented if you make a concerted effort to avoid the following common mistakes when hiring an attorney. Not checking a lawyer's area of expertise. Some attorneys can do well outside of their area of expertise, but many do not know the nuances in other areas of the law. Therefore, if you need a contract lawyer, do not hire a divorce attorney…

Are You Ready for the Future of Legal Services?

A few months ago, I was contacted about SmartLaw. SmartLaw is the idea that there are three keys to a law firm's success - their clients, their culture and

Is a Prepaid Legal Service Plan Right for You?

Prepaid legal service plans promise legal protection at an affordable rate. We review the pros and cons.

Why Collaborate: The Future of Legal Services Is Human

It is no surprise that in this environment many lawyers are prioritizing qualitative factors, such as work-life balance and feeling appreciated and recognized at work, rather than compensation alone when choosing where to work. Why is it no surprise? Because many of their employers began valuing quality over quantity with their ALSPs years ago. And this shift might do even more for your organization.

Why I and other attorneys general are saying no to Purdue Pharma’s settlement

The deal simply doesn’t hold the company and its owners accountable.

Agile Practices In The Legal Services Industry

Agile methodologies have had an enormous impact on the legal services industry.

Deloitte Study Shows Increased Appetite for Alternative Legal Services

Deloitte argues that legal services buyers are re-evaluating their range of suppliers, and demand for non-traditional providers is on the upswing.

Innovation In Legal Services: A Pipe Dream Or A Necessity?

Reviewing the new book "Legal Upheaval: A Guide to Creativity, Collaboration, and Innovation in the Law."

The Case for Legal Services and ID Theft Benefits

While only a minority of employers currently offer broad-based legal services plans or specific ID theft protection services as voluntary benefits, the rationale for doing so can be compelling.

Pricing Right for Legal Services: Become a Business Magnet

This program is presented in partnership with the ABA Law Practice Division.Understanding how people make buying decisions is a key component to any successful pricing strategy. By grasping the...

Is marketing the press secretary or attorney general?

Does marketing represent the business? Or does it represent the market AND the business?

An attorney general wants to suspend a doctor for prescribing the powerful opioid drug fentanyl...

The attorney general’s worries about improper prescribing go beyond this one doctor.

RFPs for Legal Services: How Law Firms Can Manage the Process Better

A comprehensive guide to answering requests for proposals to expand business without networking.

Hedge Funds? Chatbots? Only Lawyers Should Offer Legal Services

The risk of law practices being taken over by corporate America—wealth-management and big accounting firms, private-equity ventures and other financial institutions—continues with each passing year.

Are old ethics rules stifling innovations in legal services delivery and marketing?

The legal services delivery environment is changing with supersonic speed as technology brings new innovations. But these new methods of delivering and marketing legal services still must pass muster under

Study finds law firms and corporations increasingly turning to alternative legal service providers

The Benefits of Unbundling Legal Services

Recently, attorneys have been “unbundling” their services to make them more affordable, a process also known as limited scope representation. Should you?