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The Aftermath of Departing Lawyers: They Take Clients But Not The Full Fee That Goes With Them
Illustration generated by Dall-E Case Summary: In the legal profession, the general rule is that lawyers cannot enter into agreements that restrict their right to practice after leaving a firm, except for retirement benefits. However, there is ambiguity in interpreting what constitutes a restriction. A recent Maryland appellate case, Jamie Bennett v. Ashcraft & Gere!, LLP, delved into this issue.
NLBM vs. 2-Hour Lifestyle Lawyer: Legal Coaching Smackdown!!
NLBM, a legal coaching company, has filed a copyright infringement complaint against 2-Hour Lifestyle Lawyer, accusing them of copying course content and reselling it. The complaint highlights the lack of uniqueness in coaching content, as many programs offer similar advice on topics like estate planning and pricing. The lawsuit raises questions about how much legal coaching content can actually be
FREE MyShingle Webinar: A Full Guide to the Part-Time Law Practice
Contrary to popular belief, practicing law doesn’t have to be a 24/7 proposition. Nor is success defined by how many hours you bill. If you agree, then maybe it’s time to say hello to the part-time law firm practice. No matter your reasons – whether you’re caring for family, transitioning to retirement, waiting out a job-start deferral, seeking a second
Starting a Purpose-Driven Law Firm
Lawyers Are Unhappy…But Not for the Reasons You Think One of the most common sources of lawyer unhappiness that’s also least discussed is the soul-crushing nature of the work that many of us do. Whether it’s defending large companies with racist or sexist policies, or churning through cookie-cutter cases that are all the same, many lawyers feel dissatisfied and unchallenged
The Aftermath of Departing Lawyers: They Take Clients But Not The Full Fee That Goes With Them
Illustration generated by Dall-E Case Summary: In the legal profession, the general rule is that lawyers cannot enter into agreements that restrict their right to
NLBM vs. 2-Hour Lifestyle Lawyer: Legal Coaching Smackdown!!
NLBM, a legal coaching company, has filed a copyright infringement complaint against 2-Hour Lifestyle Lawyer, accusing them of copying course content and reselling it. The
FREE MyShingle Webinar: A Full Guide to the Part-Time Law Practice
Contrary to popular belief, practicing law doesn’t have to be a 24/7 proposition. Nor is success defined by how many hours you bill. If you
Starting a Purpose-Driven Law Firm
Lawyers Are Unhappy…But Not for the Reasons You Think One of the most common sources of lawyer unhappiness that’s also least discussed is the soul-crushing
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