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Frustrating Day in Eviction Court As a legal aid eviction attorney, I recently encountered a challenging client in court today. Despite repeated explanations, she was convinced her evidence suppor...
Frustrating Day in Eviction Court As a legal aid eviction attorney, I recently encountered a challenging client in court today. Despite repeated explanations, she was convinced her evidence suppor...
Benefits of Voicebots Every once in a while, we are all in dire need of tech support for broken things and faulty equipment, and when this happens, we go to our trusty customer service representati...
The Lawyer and Conscience A large corporation hired a lawyer to defend them in an environmental lawsuit. The company had polluted the water source, causing severe consequences for the community. Th...
The Unexpected Case A real estate lawyer received a strange case. An elderly man came to him to reclaim his house, which he had sold many years ago. After investigating, the lawyer discovered a fra...
The Ethical Dilemma David, a corporate lawyer, was faced with a moral dilemma. His client, a major pharmaceutical company, had developed a new drug with the potential to save countless lives. Howev...
Client Unprepared for Potential Workforce Disruption I recently advised a client, the CEO of a factory bordering Mexico with a largely undocumented workforce, to conduct an I-9 audit in preparatio...
A Day in the Life of a Young Associate Alex, a bright-eyed young associate at a prestigious law firm, was drowning in paperwork. A mountain of contracts, briefs, and memos loomed over his desk. As ...
Learning My Boss's Passion: Classical Music My boss, a lawyer and close friend, is a devoted classical music enthusiast. It's the soundtrack to his life! While I previously attempted to delve int...
Frustration with Gatekeeping in Law Firms There's a disconnect between my view of a fulfilling legal career and the practices I observe at some firms. While some veteran lawyers continue practicin...
Legal Win with a Twist! Recently, I represented a landlord in an eviction hearing. My strategy focused on a technicality related to the eviction notice. It was a long shot - the relevant case law ...
Being Introduced Incorrectly at Work: How to Address It? As an in-house attorney at a tech company with a small legal team, I've noticed a recurring issue. Despite being with the company the longe...
A successful attorney took on a pro bono case to defend an innocent man who was wrongfully accused of a crime. The case was challenging and time-consuming, but the lawyer was motivated by a desire ...
The Rookie Mistake A young lawyer made a costly mistake during her first trial. The experience taught her a valuable lesson about the importance of preparation and attention to detail. Resources f...
The Midnight Oil A corporate lawyer often worked late into the night, poring over contracts and preparing for important meetings. The constant pressure to meet deadlines and the demanding nature of...
The Lawyer and Friendship Two lawyers working at the same law firm found themselves on opposite sides of a lawsuit. Despite being close friends outside of work, they had to maintain a professional ...