I’ve written a lot of articles over the past few years, and I mean a LOT. I started posting my writing directly to LinkedIn in 2015 and I’ve now published 126 of them through its platform – and I’ve published a whole lot more directly to my website. In the past six years, I’ve told
Law Firm Marketing & Management
Another year of relief for FFSPs
By Allens
Transitional relief extended, but permanent options remain unclear
8 min read
ASIC has extended the transitional Australian financial services (AFS) licensing relief for foreign financial service providers (FFSPs) by another year to 31 March 2024. While this will provide certainty to FFSPs relying on the existing licensing relief for at least another year, FFSPs will wonder…
Publish a Legal Weblog, as Opposed to a Legal Blog
Many lawyers may be better suited at publishing a weblog than a blog.
Though the word “blog” is merely an abbreviation of the word “weblog,” bear with me as I explain me logic in thinking ”weblog” as a legal blogger.
From the Guardian, a 200 year old British daily newspaper:
“A weblog is, literally, a…
The Definitive Legal Software List
It’s challenging to make decisions when you don’t know what your options are—and, if you’re a lawyer, chances are you have limited time as it is to review those options! While you might not be completely satisfied with your legal software, the thought of researching other options or implementing new technology can feel like a…
What the New HBO Show “The Rehearsal” Can Teach Lawyers About Business Development
As I was stream-surfing this weekend, the way we all do, I bumped into something thoroughly intriguing and decided to watch the opening episode. The new HBO show entitled “The Rehearsal” sets up the host, Nathan Fielder, and his guest on a mission to solve a difficult life challenge in a truly unique way. Before…
How to Implement Law Practice Management Software
By Dan Bowman
Driven by market demand for efficiency and cost savings, the largely traditional legal industry is increasingly adopting legal technology to improve processes. Implementing a law practice management software (LPM) can help law firms minimize administrative tasks and spend more time practicing law and meeting client demand.
There are many moving parts to adopting…
Playing hooky
By David Ward
Fun times. Skipping school, going to the movies, eating junk food, goofing off—with nobody around to tell you what to do.
Remember?
What? You never did that? You should have. Everyone should do it once in a while, even big kids like us.
Hey, how about tomorrow? Take the day off and do something non-billable.…
Cover Letter for Law Firms: Making a Great First Impression
The time has come to apply for that coveted position at a reputable law firm. Your resume is up to date but you’re missing one element that can instantly move your application to the front of the pile. Yes, it’s the dreaded cover letter and no, it’s not a waste of time.
According to a…
What not to do when you make a mistake
By Amy McClurg
Maybe you were lucky and opposing counsel was able to delete the inadvertent email you sent her before she read what would have inevitably blown your whole case. But what about for those lawyers who were not so fortunate? Did you commit malpractice? Do you anticipate hearing from disciplinary counsel? Certain mistakes can be damaging…
6 Tips to Avoid Burnout During This Tax Season
By Ashish Rana
Tax season is undoubtedly the busiest time of the year for numerous CPAs and accounting experts across the globe. It is not a big deal for staff members to work extra hours to complete their work during the busy tax season. With such prolonged hours spent sitting behind a desk at the office, even the…