Category: Mass Tort News

Do a good job of saying “no” to things you don’t want, and you’ll get more chances to say “yes” to things you do want. Try these tips. Who knows why we do it, but most of us tend to say “yes” to things when we ought to say “no.” You know the drill: Can… Continue reading How to Say ‘No’ When ‘No’ Is What You Want to Say

We’ve all been there: Working long hours on numerous matters, we feel we can never catch up, much less get ahead. In the legal industry, this is often the norm. But is the norm actually a “normal” amount of work? In this COVID-19 environment, and amid the “Great Resignation,” lawyers and staff who remain in… Continue reading Escaping the Overworked and Overwhelmed Cycle

By embracing legal tech, firms are stepping into the future and preserving the integrity and success of their practices. As another wave of COVID-19 ravages the U.S., forcing at-home work to extend even further, the legal industry continues to feel the disruption. As in any industry that relies on collaboration, communication and transparency, the pandemic… Continue reading The Future of Law Firms: How Legal Tech Is Modernizing Traditional Practice

A large part of practicing law is persuading someone to believe, act or agree with your client’s position, whether in a courtroom or boardroom or at a negotiation or dinner table. We seek to persuade juries, judges, colleagues, friends, family or the media that we are right, and others are not. Following these six principles… Continue reading Six Tips for Being a More Persuasive Lawyer

Repeat clients are the most accessible and cost-effective prospects to target. We all have our favorite “things” we choose to purchase again and again. Whether it’s the brand of coffee you most enjoy or a specific type of running shoes that allows you to perform well, most of us are repeat buyers of certain products.… Continue reading Want Repeat Clients? Make Yourself a Favorite

When you’re overwhelmed with work and stress, triage — assigning priorities to your tasks so you can figure out how to allocate your time — is how you dig out. If your January was anything like mine, you spent most of the month clawing your way out of a profound funk. Maybe it’s because you… Continue reading Overwhelmed? Here’s How to Dig Out When There’s Too Much to Do

Depending on your point of view, there’s either lots new or “not so much” new with law firm ownership. Most lawyers are familiar with Rule 5.4 of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct. In a nutshell, it says that lawyers must own law firms. Virtually every state adopted the rule. The purpose is supposedly to… Continue reading What’s New in Law Firm Ownership?

People recognize when they are being pitched a sale. They can overlook online ads and promotions to find the information they need online. With the right website content, you can answer their questions and produce measurable results for your firm. It is essential to understand that prospective law firm clients want to learn about you… Continue reading Helpful and Engaging: The Importance of Your Law Firm’s Website Content

The Florida federal judge overseeing the multidistrict litigation over veterans’ claims that 3M Co. earplugs damaged their hearing recently ordered a second “wave” of 500 cases to be prepared to go to trial. In a Feb. 22 order, U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers set 500 more cases to be prepared for discovery, bringing the… Continue reading Judge Orders 500 Cases In 3M Earplugs MDL To Prep For Trial