It is deer season, aka redneck high holy days. I am trying to be in the woods more and in the office less. Like most of my plans, this is not going as I had hoped. Folks fall into two ...

Tagged with: commentary Spencer Farris

Before going to court or the office each morning, I do the same thing most male lawyers do. I look in the mirror, I brush my teeth, I take a shower. I look in the mirror, and I shave. I ...

Tagged with: commentary Mark Levison

It has been a while now since the shocking sexual-abuse scandal involving Penn State Assistant Coach Jerry Sandusky rocked the legal, sports and general communities. The world, sadly, has provided us with many more disturbing, violent and disruptive headlines since ...

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It is officially autumn in these parts. In the Midwest, it is more properly called Fake Fall, the season f/k/a Indian Summer. It is a dangerous time of year for lawyers. If we set out a suit to wear at ...

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Billing and collecting are among the core activities of a business’ day-to-day operations. This is as true for law firms as for any other type of business, though many law firms do not put procedures in place to ensure billing ...

Tagged with: commentary The Bar Plan

The system. It is a phrase used by many, in the law and in daily life. One particular and important system is a basic, primordial concept underlying our lawyerly endeavors and government. It is has long been a key to ...

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I am a unique creature in today’s legal landscape. I am a senior partner in a pretty good-sized law firm in a pretty good-sized city where I practice business law. I do not, however, limit my practice to either transactional ...

Tagged with: Charles Kramer commentary Under Analysis

We are deep in the summer doldrums. It is hot here, and by here, I mean Planet Earth. It would be unfair to blame Al Gore, but he is the easy foil. When someone asks how I am doing, I ...

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Even experienced and well-meaning attorneys can suddenly find themselves in representations that present conflicts of interests. Vigilance and a game plan are key to preventing these conflicts from becoming a bar disciplinary action or a malpractice claim. In a recent ...

Tagged with: commentary Legal malpractice

Now that warmer temperatures have finally reached the Midwest, many lawyers may begin to contemplate taking time away from work to enjoy the beautiful weather with family and friends. In fact, numerous studies have shown that vacation time can decrease lawyer stress ...

Tagged with: commentary Legal malpractice