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If you’re an attorney out on your own or working in a small firm, you might be wondering if there’s any possible way to compete with some of the “megafirms” out there that can pump massive amounts of money into advertising and marketing. Luckily, thanks to social networking, the playing field has been made a little bit more level. Sure, the big firms will still be able to flood the market with their message, but the good news is that if your message is unique enough and properly presented, your legal practice can attract widespread attention.
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by William Burns
R.P.C. 4.3. Dealing with Unrepresented Persons
In dealing on behalf of a client with a person who is not represented by counsel, a lawyer shall not state or imply that the lawyer is disinterested. When the lawyer knows or reasonably should know that the unrepresented person misunderstands the lawyer’s role in the matter, the lawyer shall make reasonable efforts to correct the misunderstanding. The lawyer shall not give legal advice to the unrepresented person, other than the advice to secure counsel, if the lawyer knows or reasonably should know that the interests of such a person are or have a reasonable possibility of being in conflict with the interests of the client.
Remember, parties who have been given limited representation by another lawyer are consider pro-se and Rule 4.3 applies to them.
by Calvin House
Workplace bullying got some national attention recently when a committee of the Maryland legislature held a hearing on Senate Bill 600, a version of the Healthy Workplace Bill, authored by Prof. David Yamada of Suffolk University Law School. According to the bill's website, it has been introduced in 20 states, and is actively under consideration in 13.
by Mark Chinn
There are the clients who don’t understand the process and get mad when a divorce is not entered exactly 60 days after filing.
There are the nagging disputes between divorced spouses over care of the children, such as whether they are being properly seat belted.
There are also issues regarding the details of how to handle payment of medical bills or college expenses.
by Susan Avsec
Over the last decade, law firms have had to evolve from being legal service providers to becoming value providers due in large part to the demands of its customers – in-house counsel. In response, law firms’ marketing efforts have transitioned.
by Elizabeth Kramer
You looked into becoming a lawyer; you believe in justice, you want to make a difference, you enjoy a challenge and you have never shied away from hard work. Then you looked at law school tuition and the rate of unemployed (or involuntarily self-employed) lawyers nationwide and changed your mind.
What if, instead of a traditional law school degree and six-figure debt, you could take the bar exam and achieve your goal through hands-on legal experience?
If you are contemplating entering the world of human resources, currently working in HR and weighing the benefits of certification, or looking to hire the right HR person for your business, we've designed this quick guide just for you.
In light of the current job market, standing out from other applicants is more important than ever before. While HR professionals are usually the ones doing the hiring, they too must brave the other side of the interviewers' desk. With an average starting offer of $45,170/yr. for bachelor's degree candidates majoring in human resources (Survey July 2009), there seems to be no shortage of applicants.
Tobacco smoke cannot be contained within the bounds of one apartment. It travels through walls, cracks, around windows, doors, plumbing and electrical fixtures. There are no repairs or air filtration systems that can eliminate the chemicals in the smoke that cause physical harm. The secondhand smoke fills neighboring apartments causing and exacerbating illnesses such as asthma, COPD, emphysema, cancer and heart conditions.
by Amy Myers
On June 9, 2011 Governor Bentley signed into law the Beason-Hammon Alabama Taxpayer and Citizen Protection Act (earlier HB 56). After legal challenges from three groups portions of the law went into effect on September 28, 2011 when the Honorable Sharon Lovelace Blackburn, U.S. Senior District Judge granted an injunction as to only a few provisions.
by Jonathan V. Rehm
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2009 an employee is considered disabled if they have a condition that substantially limits them from doing a type of work. A majority of workers' compensation claimants will fall into this category. Once disability is established employers have a duty to engage in an interactive process to see if a reasonable accommodation can be made to keep the worker employed.