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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.

5 Step Guide For Recovering From Narcissistic Abuse

Narcissistic abuse will cause you to question your own sanity. This is your guide to leaving the narcissist and recoverying from the abuse.

This three-digit number predicts how likely it is that you’ll get divorced

Surviving a Narcissistic Partner: Should You Stay Or Should You Go?

Dear Terry, I’m definitely a “Fixer” and I married Tim knowing that he was controlling and self-centered. But I just never realized how hard it would be to live with someone who is so arrogant and …

Why It’s So Hard To Cut Ties With An Ex

I was having lunch with a group of women recently and the conversation turned (surprise!) to relationships. Carole told us she had just finalized her fai...

What if Someone Skips their Bail?

Skipping out on the court date when you’ve been bailed out of jail is a serious matter. It means that a warrant is immediately going to be issued for your arrest and, of course, you’re not going to get bailed out a second time. If you’re considering doing this, don’t. You’re not going to get far and you’re going to make the situation even worse<br>Unfortunately, some of the people who do skip out on bail were bailed out by family members or…

How Divorce Impacts Social Security

If a couple gets divorced and their marriage lasted at least 10 years, one of the spouses can receive benefits on their former spouse's earning record.

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.

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

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

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.

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."

Do You Feel Lucky, Banker? The Shaky Prospects For Financial Transactions With Marijuana-Related...

Federal law prohibits the manufacture, possession, or use of marijuana for any purpose, including medical purposes. This prohibition notwithstanding,...

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.

What ethics issues to consider when offering unbundled legal services

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 You Prepared For More Service Business?

Auto dealers know how important their service business is to the bottom line.<br>There’s no doubt that service absorption is vital to the health and livelihood of…

Feeling Happy, Men? Avoid Major Financial Transactions

Even a mildly happy mood can make men overconfident in their abilities.

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.