Companies should consider adding an annual insurance checkup to their “spring cleaning” to-do list.
Read More »Commentary: I’m Sorry Dave, I’m Afraid I Can’t Do That
In a mechanically operated dystopian future, robot lawyers are our only hope. They will argue our case to the Supreme Robot Counsel, assuming they can get past the metal detectors and rise above their own anti-robot sentiment. In short, we should make nice with them now.
Read More »Commentary: FTC Proposes Nationwide Ban on Non-Compete Agreements
The FTC announced a proposed rule that, if enacted, would amount to a near-total ban on the use of non-compete agreements and leave employers with fewer legal means of protecting their confidential and proprietary information.
Read More »Commentary: Seeing mental health as we see physical health
The physicality of depression and anxiety and the way it overwhelms a body is often misunderstood or thought of as irrational.
Read More »Commentary: Professionalism and civility are the foundation of the legal profession
The practice of law has a rich heritage. Lawyers throughout history have contributed to the development of the rule of law, and to our present day system of justice.
Read More »Commentary: To mediate on Zoom or in person?
After many months of pandemic-related lockdown, we now know that Zoom works for mediation.
Read More »Advocate’s View: Mediations — What will happen when “normal” comes?
Regardless of what our return to normal looks like, the benefits of mediation stand strong. But how they're conducted has yet to be decided. Consider the following as you ponder the way forward.
Read More »Lessons from 20 years of law practice
One lawyer reflects on two decades of practicing law and looking ahead to the time between now and retirement, with lessons learned that may be helpful to others.
Read More »Perspectives: Appeals address atypical arbitration actions
A pair of rulings this summer by the federal and state appellate courts in Minnesota in atypical arbitration disputes reflects uncertainty surrounding the enforcement of some ADR clauses.
Read More »Commentary: Businesses beware of biometric privacy laws
Technology is constantly evolving, powerful, and has become a digital storage locker for most of our personal and professional information, which necessitates more security of biometric data.
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