2009: The Year in Review
There are still two weeks left in this year, but many courtrooms have already shuttered their doors until 2010. You probably won’t be in trial this week or next — you’ll be at holiday parties, spending time with family, or (ugh!) pushing to complete billable hours. This year is nearly complete, but before you close the books on 2009, take some time to review the past year. Set aside about 30 minutes this week and answer these 12 questions about your courtroom performance: 2009 IN...
Read MoreGetting the Most out of the Day
Does it seems like you keep trying to cram more and more into each day, until the days are bursting at the seams? Have you been busier than normal lately? If so, you’re certainly not alone. Morning court appearances. Client interviews. Motions. Depositions. Administrative hearings. Research. Lunch. Writing. Re-writing. Office management. Visiting the scene of the crime or the accident. Settlement proposals. Bond...
Read MoreWhat’s your emergency plan for jury trials?
In every football game, coaches make decisions about whether to take a timeout, to accept a penalty, or to go for it on 4th down. These decisions must often be made in a split-second, and can affect the entire outcome of the game. Anyone who’s watched football has probably heard the old mantra, "Every second you leave on the clock unnecessarily may be the one your opponent uses to beat you." That’s why football coaches spend so much time studying clock management...
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