Getting a 'Get'
Many Jewish couples seek a Jewish divorce, known as a "get," in addition to a civil divorce.
Attorney and Realtor Cooperation After a Client's Divorce
Marital breakup is never pretty, but a knowledgeable matrimonial lawyer and a smart, reasonable real estate broker can smooth out the process.
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Economic Fault
In New York, although the idea that marital "fault" in divorce should be weighed when distributing marital assets has, in general, gone by the wayside, there is one exception.
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Where Do I Turn Now for Jurisdiction?
A look at the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), a model law that has been adopted in 49 of the 50 states.
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Harness the Power of Active Listening
How do we manage to deliver extraordinary client service and superior work product? Here's how to actively listen.
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Professional Development: Client CLE: A Value-Added Activity
One value-added activity that any lawyer can offer is no-cost continuing legal education (CLE) programs for clients. Here's how to do it.
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Marketing Tech: Seven Criteria for Evaluating Your Law Firm's SEO
Even though SEO is a highly technical aspect of your law firm marketing strategy, it shouldn't be ignored. Here's why.
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Career Journal: What Are Your 'Pet Peeves'?
What do your team members do that drives you crazy? Why you should compile a list.
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Law Firm Mergers Are Growing, Again!
Our industry most likely will surpass the record 70 mergers reached in 2008. With theinflux of laterals, legal marketers can play an integral role in the new attorneys' success.
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When Med Mal and Mass Tort Claims Overlap
Med Mal defense attorneys must also be aware of the potential overlap between malpractice claims and mass tort claims.
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