Very few people consider the legal needs of their now-“adult” son or daughter. Absent a power of attorney or other delegation of authority, however, you may not be able to act on your child’s behalf with respect to his or her health care or financial affairs if he or she becomes incapacitated, or just needs assistance.
For many firms, improving profitability is as simple as engaging in some common-sense strategies that other businesses observe. Here are a few tips to get you started on improving your profitability.
Movie reviewer Robert Hammerle says Michael Moore’s latest is a fascinating and chilling dissection of the current political climate while the latest remake of a Hollywood classic hits the right notes.
Prior to mediation training, my expectations were that it was an opportunity to learn some new information about mediation techniques. After the opening, it became apparent that this was not a seminar where I could sit back, relax, multi-task and drink my morning coffee.
For movie reviewer and criminal defense attorney Robert Hammerle, “White Boy Rick&rdquo hits close to home, while “Operation Finale” stirs troubling echoes of the not-so-distant past.
If you have ever tried talking to your computer, it feels a little strange (and may get you a few strange looks from colleagues).
What do people think about judges? And what do judges think about them? In the nonstop information age, whatever the public thinks about the courts, it may not matter if nobody, including judges, can actually notice and think about it for any meaningful length of time.
As a result of special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation, financial charges such as tax evasion, filing false tax returns, failing to disclose offshore bank accounts and bank fraud have gained renewed prominence in recent months.
People who have recently been diagnosed with a mental illness or who are in the beginning stages of recovery also have an opportunity to help others. You do not have to wait until you feel better to reach out to others.
A wide variety of methodologies is used in valuing such enterprises. But even more important for law firms, there are several key questions that must be answered before rendering an opinion on value.
A recently published book chronicles the decades-long work of Hans Rosling, a social scientist and international professor of health. The book, “Factfulness,” published in the spring of 2018, reveals how human instincts and intuition lead the majority of people to see the world incorrectly.
A study published in the August 2017 edition of JAMA Neurology appears to show that playing football in high school is not associated with cognitive impairment or certain other health risks later in life. This struck me as odd, not only because I’ve seen no shortage of concussions among young people playing contact sports, but also because — like the rest of American newspaper readers — I’ve been inundated with high-profile studies demonstrating exactly the opposite over the last 10 years.
Law firms or attorneys looking to market their firm or become known as go-to lawyers in a particular practice area have a new and growing way to get their message out: podcasts.
In April the Supreme Court approved amendments to Rules 5, 23, 62, and 65.1 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, which will take effect December 1 absent contrary action by Congress.
Movie reviewer Bob Hammerle says “The Miseducation of Cameron Post” resonates with matters in the local news, while “The Meg” is about what to expect from a shark-attack film.
In addition to the standard family and criminal law questions, most attorneys have been approached by a friend or family member requesting advice on their noncompetition agreement and, more importantly, whether they really must comply with the terms of the agreement.
Movie reviewer Bob Hammerle falls in love with the romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians” and has a soft spot for the dog-loving film “Alpha.”
After developing a succession plan for your law practice, you should be aware of essential legal documents you will need to implement your plan, depending on the option that works best for you.
Most of us can recall when our caretakers made different parenting choices to achieve similar outcomes. Some embraced “tough love” where discipline and strictness set expectations. Others used gentler encouragement and allowed broader autonomy. Those parenting styles — the “tough” versus the “flexible” parent — are apt frameworks for comparing the Obama-era Clean Power Plan (CPP) and the Trump-era Affordable Clean Energy rule (ACE) approaches to carbon dioxide emissions limits for electric utility steam generating units (EGUs).
In an area of law focused on individualized inquiry, Indiana employers now have a bright-line rule thanks to a recent decision in our jurisdiction. In September 2017, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals handed down Severson v. Heartland Woodcraft, Inc., 872 F.3d 476.