Most Common Reasons for the Termination of the Attorney-Client Relationship . . . by the Client
In non-David Letterman Order, here are a few of the most common reasons cited by Clients as to why they need to move on to another lawyer:
Lack of Communication
Counsel does not respond to calls, emails, or messages in a timely manner and fails to keep the Client informed about the progress of th…
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Actual and Potential Changes Following the November U.S. Elections
The November elections in the United States were contentious and presented the country with presidential candidates who were polar opposites. After President Trump regained the White House, he did not waste any time in proposing and making sweeping changes to various executive orders, laws, and pronouncements issued during the Bid…
Mental & Emotional Claims on the Rise
In recent years, the number of charges filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) related to mental and emotional health claims has seen a noticeable increase. These claims often cite violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which protects employees from discrimination based on physical or mental impairments that …
Introduction
“The stability and success of the National Government… depend in a considerable degree on the interpretation and execution of its laws.” George Washington, Letter to the US Supreme Court (1790).[1]No less a historical figure than George Washington admonished the U.S. Supreme Court to contemplate the judiciary’s role in our new democratic nation. Consistent judicial interpretation and …
When drafting and negotiating contracts, most of the focus is usually placed on the financial terms. But if you blink and overlook other important provisions from indemnity and insurance requirements, to limitation of damages and venue provisions, as well as assignment, merger, and severability clauses, those “small things” could “turn the lights off” on your company. The same goes for negotiating…
Negotiation Guideposts
Now decades ago, authors William Ury and Roger Fisher published their revolutionary book, Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In.[i] The book provides effective negotiation techniques and strategies based on the fact that nearly everything is a negotiation. Formal or not, people are always negotiating. The principles of Getting to Yes create a framework f…
What is ESG?
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) is a set of standards for how a company operates in regard to the planet and its people. When used together, they describe the nonfinancial considerations a business makes in its operations. Environmental, social and governance may be a familiar term in investment scenarios, but today’s media and culture have elevated the concepts of enviro…
Lessons for Life in the Law from the Emerald Isle
“Talking all the day with true friends/ Who try to make you stay/Telling jokes and news/Singing songs to pass the night away.” So goes “A Song for Ireland” by Mary Black.
This song, and many more from the Emerald Isle, remind us of lessons for life, whether your career be in the law or elsewhere. The songs speak of humility, loss, hope, joy, red…
From a creditor’s perspective, there are universe of options when dealing with a distressed business.
Creditors have “out-of-court” options when a company is in distress.
When dealing with a distressed business, there are numerous options available. Depending on the goals and circumstances, out-of-court solutions can be considered. These include workouts, negotiating forbearance agreements with t…
Given how aggressively law enforcement is pursuing corporate investigations-from health care fraud to accounting scandals to bank secrecy act compliance issues —all businesses must prepare for the reality of federal agents or other law enforcement officers appearing at their front door asking questions and serving subpoenas. Or worse, showing up with guns drawn and a search warrant(s) in hand at 7…