We’re all familiar with the U.S. government Census; that once-every-ten-year collection of information that gives us a broader sense of the American population. The information gathered from the Census plays an important role in determining community funding. With more than $400 billion a year at stake, the Census helps define how money is dispersed within a community. How does
In civil litigation, one party may request from the other party information related to the case. Although there are various methods, the process is called generally “discovery.” One of those methods is the “document request.” The document request is self-explanatory: the requesting party provides the other party with a list of documents it wishes to
What is it the makes a mass tort unsuccessful? Are there commonalities among the MDLs or some other factor that is overlooked? What caused the fall of the following mass torts? Mirena IUD Baycol Abilify Zoloft Viagra/Cialis One thing that five mass tort dismissals had in common was massive advertising seeking cases, by websites created
Personal Injury law firms face a unique set of challenges to stay competitive. Managing overhead, fees and expenses, and compensation structure for associates and paraprofessional staff is a delicate balance. In a landscape shaped by constant regulatory and market shifts and “tort reform” efforts, PI firms need to plan to maintain long-term stability and growth. For small
Ready for a financial checkup? It’s the end of August, and you are sitting down to reconcile your bank accounts for July’s activity. This is an exercise you do every month (or should be doing). But are there things you may be overlooking in the hustle and bustle of operating your law firm? It’s not enough to be in the mindset of “money
Suzanne McGrath Law School: Brooklyn Law School Bio: Suzanne is a J.D. candidate at Brooklyn Law School, where she will soon begin her 2L year. Prior to law school, she graduated from Vanderbilt University with a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Spanish. After graduating, she moved to New York, where she worked as
Throughout August, National Wellness Month focuses on self-care, managing stress, and promoting healthy routines. If there is one profession that should pause for a moment and concentrate on wellness, it’s the legal profession. Attorney wellness is a growing conversation and it’s no surprise why. Attorneys have highly stressful jobs and are at higher risk for health issues. Several studies
My father used to offer this analogy about human nature in the context of finding their way through a serious crisis: Imagine you’ve crawled into a whisky barrel. Someone comes along and seals the barrel with you still inside. Then, the barrel is tipped over and you feel yourself begin to roll down a hill. The
How can mass tort firms navigate the changing social media discovery landscape? The abundance and sophistication of social media platforms have changed our society. For the most part, it has been a positive tool. Today, we can connect with people across the world, exchange ideas, and expand our network all just with the click of a
On any given day, there are many people working to support attorneys in their legal work. Law firm clients may work with receptionists, legal assistants, case managers, and paralegals. These workers are known as paraprofessionals. What is a paraprofessional exactly? Paraprofessional is a title given to individuals in various occupational fields, such as education, healthcare, engineering, and law. Historically, paraprofessionals assisted the master professional