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Because of the volatility, contentiousness and emotional strains involved, divorce lawyers are especially vulnerable to danger. Criminal defense lawyers also admit that dangers come with their [...]

Even if a legal professional may be lucky enough to speak with a client in the native language of the client, the attorney tends to use a special set of words unique to the profession. [...]

Synthetic drug use continues to be a major hazard causing traffic accidents. Last month, in Wisconsin, a truck driver was charged with two felonies for allegedly smoking synthetic marijuana [...]

This comic strip portrays the view that many of us have about ethics: the rules only apply to someone else. I am as guilty as the next guy in seeing my world through my own prism [...]

Even though I have my cell phone and personal phone on the “Do Not Call” list, I still get phone calls from collection agencies. I suppose when one gives out his cell phone number on [...]

Like in most other states, under Texas Law, the difference between an independent contractor an employee generally boils down to the right to control the work done by the person. The Texas [...]

Taken from “Five Signs You’ve Become an Old Codger Lawyer” by C. Hank Peters on September 27, 2011 from “Bitter Lawyer” Crimeney! I’m only 50 years old, but I feel [...]

Unless a deposition is being taken for trial purposes, lawyers typically reserve all objections except as to the form of the question. Yet, we know that many attorneys STILL make  objections [...]

I don’t mean to be gross or inappropriate (well actually I do, but only for the sake of humor), but I just settled a case that was supposed to go to trial next week and I feel like I have a [...]

I will blog again soon. In the meantime, let’s talk about motivating employees!