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If It Can Happen To James Gandolfini . . . It Can Happen To You
Actor James Gandolfini’s sudden passing at such a young age was tragic, but now it appears the administration of his will adds insult to his family’s emotional injury. According to The New York Daily News, in a July 8, 2013 article … Continue reading
Posted in Vetting
Tagged Advice, Death Tax, Estate Tax, Inheritance Tax, James Gandolfini, Legal Consumer, New York Daily News, News, Second Opinion, Will
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Cameras In The Courtroom – Take Two
The George Zimmerman murder trial taking place in Florida is a perfect example of why there should be cameras in all courtrooms. As observed by Jeffrey Tobin, The New Yorker writer and CNN legal commentator, in the July 3, 2013 National … Continue reading
Posted in Reform
Tagged Bernie de la Rionda, Don West, George Zimmerman, Jeffrey Tobin, John Guy, Legal Consumer, Litigation, Mark O'Mara, News, Transparency, Trayvon Martin
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If It Can Happen To Paula Deen . . . It Can Happen To You
There has been much controversy surrounding Paula Deen’s recent admission in deposition that she used the N-word “a very long time” ago, and there has been much personal fallout. Escaping public scrutiny, however, is whether Ms. Deen’s attorney should have acted … Continue reading
7 Habits of Smart Legal Consumers
Based on the book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey, a guest contributor on Moneyning.com reinterpreted the seven habits for financial frugality in a recent article: 7 Habits of Highly Frugal People. The list is based upon the premise … Continue reading
Posted in Tips
Tagged Advice, Attitude, Attorneys, Awareness, Books, Legal Consumer, Proactivity, Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey
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Law School for Legal Consumers?
William & Mary Law School is now offering a course titled “Introduction to the U.S. Legal System,” which teaches how judges and lawyers think and other information about the U.S. legal system. In a June 5, 2013 Law Technology News article titled Taste Law … Continue reading
Posted in Reform
Tagged Fredric Lederer, Law Technology News, Legal Education, William & Mary Law School
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Attorney Tip #3 – Bill Padding Could Lead to Prison
For the legions of attorneys who meticulously bill their time and expenses, LPR applauds your honesty and integrity. This cautionary tale is for those who work in firms with attorneys who engage in improper billing, those who think there is … Continue reading
Instructive: United States Trustee Program’s Proposed Billing Guidelines
The United States Trustee Program (USTP), an agency of the U.S. Department of Justice tasked with “overseeing the administration of bankruptcy cases and private trustees,” has issued updated proposed guidelines for attorney compensation in chapter 11 cases with $50 million or … Continue reading
Searchable Databases of Judicial Decisions? It’s Possible!
What if there were a searchable database of state court judicial decisions, and you could readily find out how your judge decided cases like yours? Many state courts have online databases of court case dockets, and some have viewable and … Continue reading
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