Yearly Archives › 2011
Live Chat Pop Ups: Still Alive. . .
April 22, 2011
Ever been viewing a website and had a Live Chat pop up window appear asking if you need assistance? Who hasn’t? At its most recent quarterly…more

Alternative Business Models: Good or Bad?
April 7, 2011
On March 8, 2011, Fletcher Hartsell Jr., a North Carolina attorney and state senator, introduced a bill in the general assembly that would permit an…more

Life’s Too Short
March 15, 2011
Have you ever taken on a client and later thought, “Why did I ever agree to this representation?” It’s very hard to turn away a…more
Beyond the Billable Hour and Legal Fees
February 22, 2011
Many law firms recoup office expenses associated with a client’s legal matter by passing along the actual cost of the expense to the client. If…more

Trust Account: A Balancing Act
February 10, 2011
OK. I don’t enjoy balancing and reconciling my trust account, but it’s got to be done. If you are hanging out a shingle and planning to…more

Conflict: You Snooze, You Lose?
January 31, 2011
I used to think a conflict of interest under Rule 1.9 could only be waived by agreement with the former client and could be raised…more
