If you work in personal injury or worker’s compensation you may have had the unfortunate experience of dealing with a litigation loan shark. Litigation lending is becoming more and more common with the difficult economy. All legal professionals should know what really happens when a plaintiff borrows against his or her future settlement. Please note:…
Cupcakes have been around a long time, but the kinds of cupcakes we have today are not the ones I had as a child. Today’s cupcakes are an art, a trend, an industry. Despite the phenomenon, what makes cupcakes really yummy has not changed very much. The most basic ingredients are the same whether the…
Ever wondered what kind of lawyer Santa would be? I think he would make a terrific attorney. The type a freelance paralegal like myself loves to work with. Here are a few reasons why… Santa enjoys his work. The best attorneys I work with have found a niche they are passionate about and they love…
More than ever before, your clients are demanding lower-cost, yet high-value legal services, which is exactly why you should be concerned with the certifications of the paralegals you work with. Whether you are are a solo or in a large firm; employ one paralegal or one hundred paralegals; occasionally contract with freelance paralegals or use…
Are legal professionals more resistant to change than any other group? Perhaps, but we work in a system whose very foundation is precedent. However, today’s legal market is undergoing unprecedented changes. Some estimate that the last 10 years have seen more changes than the last 100. Consequently, the legal world has taken on a new…