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Viewpoint April 26, 2019

Tips for young lawyers for a fulfilling career

By Paul Mark Sandler BridgeTower Media Newswires A beginning lawyer may feel the practice of law is overwhelming. But being an attorney requires that you assume the responsibilities of a true professional, as well as a business person, minding the economics of law practice and meeting the challenges of unending demands. The overwhelming nature of […]

Viewpoint April 25, 2019

Another type of employee wellness: positive morale

By Laura Rubenstein BridgeTower Media Newswires BALTIMORE — I recently participated in a 5K with my colleagues. We didn’t lace up running shoes and race outside for charity. We didn’t have to wake up early, shut down roads or pin a race bib onto our clothes.  We did it in work clothes. Inside. At the […]

News Stories March 11, 2019

Are you managing your time, or is it managing you?

By Susan Letterman White BridgeTower Media Newswires Too many people have too many demands for their time. It may feel as if there is no longer the time to distinguish between important and urgent items on your massive “to-do” list as all outstanding tasks jumble together. Do you avoid and procrastinate, or do you instead […]

News Stories February 18, 2019

New York judge allows service of process via WhatsApp

By Nicole Black BridgeTower Media Newswires If you’re a trial attorney, then you’re likely well aware of the impact of social media on all aspects of litigation. The repercussions of the online activities of litigants, witnesses, jurors and others can have a dramatic effect on litigation cases. Social media’s reach through all stages of a […]

News Stories February 18, 2019

Creating unique value propositions

By Susan Letterman White BridgeTower Media Newswires What’s a value proposition? It’s what you are offering to provide in exchange for your fee. Your value proposition is your service, product or the experience of working with you. It’s not about your personal brand. It’s not about how able you are to create trusting relationships, in […]

News Stories January 11, 2019

The top intellectual property stories of 2018

As is the custom this time of year, here are the top intellectual property stories, including cases, of the past year: More than a feeling The 1st Circuit case of Scholz v. Goudreau doesn’t have much to do with IP. But it makes the list because it’s a case in Boston about the band Boston […]

News Stories January 7, 2019

The attorney-client relationship 101

By Jessica G. Kelly and Christopher R. Blazejewski BridgeTower Media Newswires The existence, terms and scope of an attorney-client relationship are generally straightforward and understood between the parties. There are times, however, when a miscommunication between attorney and client creates unintended consequences — such as fee disputes, lawsuits or ethics complaints. Here is a list [&helli[...]

News Stories January 7, 2019

Four ways to position your firm for success in 2019

By Nicole Black BridgeTower Media Newswires It’s not easy being a lawyer these days. The legal landscape is changing quickly due to increased globalization, competition from non-traditional legal providers, and rapid technological advances. Understanding how these trends impact the practice of law isn’t easy, but it’s important, because arming yourself with knowledge is the best […]

News Stories December 31, 2018

Top 10 key cybersecurity recommendations for 2019

By Jacqueline B. Lee BridgeTower Media Newswires Cyberattacks are increasing in sophistication and magnitude of impact across all industries globally. According to a recent report issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, the average cost of a cyber data breach is $7.5 million and is continually increasing in value year over year. While all […]

News Stories December 28, 2018

Five things clients want from firms for free

By Matt Prinn BridgeTower Media Newswires Requests for proposals from corporate clients to law firms can involve a specific matter or they can deal with the overall client-law firm relationship. For the broader overall proposed relationship, there often will be questions from corporate client asking law firms about “value-added” services. By value-added, they mean free. In […]

News Stories December 20, 2018

Role of trustee made easier with ‘letter of wishes’

By Alexander A. Bove Jr. and Melissa Langa BridgeTower Media Newswires Before she died, one of your long-term clients appointed you as trustee of a family trust for the benefit of her three children, currently ages 18, 23 and 28. As trustee, you are given absolute discretion over trust distributions, guided only by the terms […]

News Stories December 17, 2018

Investment behaviors to avoid

By Marijoyce Ryan BridgeTower Media Newswires After enjoying solid investment returns in 2017, investors this year have experienced higher than usual volatility in the stock market and headwinds in the bond market. Rising interest rates and trade tensions have been causing uncertainty in the markets. While some investors take this in stride, others find it […]

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