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Are They Getting It?
Effective communication is largely dependent on our ability to connect with our audience and persuade them to think, feel or act in a desired way. Yet the process of getting information from one mind to another is no simple feat. No matter how well we think we're communicating, very often people ignore, misunderstand and misinterpret messages.
When a jury hears an argument, how do you know if they're getting it? They may start out conscientious and alert with good intentions about performing their civic duty, but that enthusiasm may dissipate throughout the trial and adversely affect the decision-making process. Like it or not, attention spans wane, boredom creeps in and life gets in the way all the while you're trying to win your case.
Why So Many Great Lawyers Stink at Business Development and What Law Firms Are Doing About It
Why is it that those who are best skilled at advocating for others are ill-equipped at advocating for their own skills and what to do about it?
Bankruptcy Sales: Finding a Diamond In the Rough
There is no efficient market for the sale of bankruptcy assets. Inefficient markets yield a transactional drag, potentially dampening the ability of debtors and trustees to maximize value for creditors. This article identifies ways in which investors may more easily discover bankruptcy asset sales.
A Lawyer's System for Active Reading
Active reading comprises many daily tasks lawyers engage in, including highlighting, annotating, note taking, comparing and searching texts. It demands more than flipping or turning pages.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
Blockchain Domains: New Developments for Brand Owners
Blockchain domain names offer decentralized alternatives to traditional DNS-based domain names, promising enhanced security, privacy and censorship resistance. However, these benefits come with significant challenges, particularly for brand owners seeking to protect their trademarks in these new digital spaces.