Ineffective billing and collections practices affect more than the bottom line. They ultimately may determine what the firm has to…
RISK MANAGEMENT
Four bad financial habits that may increase your policy premiums and your malpractice risk
September 8, 2017 by
COMPLIANCE
Psychology to use when presenting a staff complaint to a partner
September 8, 2017 by
Any complaint from a staffer about a boss is unpleasant to address. But when the alleged culprit is a partner, the situation can get…
INSIGHT
What to do when an opioid crisis hits your law firm
September 4, 2017 by
By Lynne Curry bio
The first time you saw “Bill” appear to nod off during a staff meeting, you pulled him aside after the meeting. When you asked if he was…
RISK MANAGEMENT
Six easy ways to open the door to a malpractice claim
September 4, 2017 by
Answering a malpractice claim is a wretched experience that worsens as it goes along, because once a client files a malpractice claim…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
Compliance quiz: Which employees can you discipline for smoking pot at work?
August 25, 2017 by
Your practice is located in Colorado, Washington or another state where recreational and medical marijuana use is legal. But still…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
5 steps to building a law office staff that cares
August 11, 2017 by
What’s the climate like in your organization? Is it productive? Is it inclusive or exclusive? Do your employees enjoy coming to…
INSIGHT
Employment Law Update for August 2017
August 4, 2017 by
By Mike O’Brien bio
Here is my periodic update prepared for interested HR professionals trying to deal with the complex American employment laws…
INSIGHT
Employment Law Update for HR Managers
July 21, 2017 by
By Mike O’Brien bio
This is my periodic update prepared for interested HR professionals trying to deal with the complex American employment laws…
INSIGHT
Here’s my latest Employment Law update prepared for many HR professionals
June 30, 2017 by
By Mike O’Brien bio
Lots of ADA Facility Lawsuits in Utah: Here is an interesting legal news update from my partner Mike Judd: Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires places of…
MANAGING THE OFFICE
8 Traps to Avoid When Investigating a Sexual Harassment Complaint
May 19, 2017 by
Sexual harassment is a related problem that all employers must proactively address and prevent. While most managers are well aware of the need for sexual harassment policies…
