Op-Ed

Management

Protecting Business Owners From Their Enemies, Their Allies, and Themselves

May 6, 2016

Clay Westbrook

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Author’s note: following is an excerpt from my new book, Debt & Circuses: Protecting Business Owners From Their Enemies, Their Allies, and Themselves, released April, 2016. Available in print (bound […]

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Op-Ed

SEC Releases New Crowdfunding Rules: Good for Small Companies But at What Cost? Part 2

May 6, 2016

Toni Long

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This is the second part of our three-part article discussing the SEC’s new equity crowdfunding rules and how they will impact companies (the issuers) and investors. In part 2, we […]

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Management

SEC Releases New Crowdfunding Rules: Good for Small Companies But at What Cost?
– Part 1

April 14, 2016

Toni Long

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) recently adopted final rules under the JOBS Act of 2012 that will permit crowdfunded offerings. The final rules known as “Regulation Crowdfunding” become […]

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Op-Ed

Driverless Cars: 3 Things for Lawyers to Know

March 4, 2016

Deborah Gonzalez

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It is interesting to note when something – whether a fashion trend or new technology – goes mainstream. It seems no matter how “good” something is, until the stars align, […]

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Op-Ed

SCOTUS without Scalia: the Jury is Out

March 1, 2016

Jill Switzer

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Every lawyer has had an opinion about the late Justice Antonin Scalia. The opinions ranged from the fill in the blank unprintable to rock star. No one has been indifferent. […]

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Op-Ed

6 Tips for Selecting a New Laptop

March 1, 2016

Kristi Singal

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With the growing number of choices in laptops, understanding the differences that matter has become harder and harder. Here are some things to consider before making a decision about which […]

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Op-Ed

Marriage Advice from a Divorce Lawyer

February 1, 2016

Kelly Rickert

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My disclaimers: I have been practicing divorce and family law for over fifteen (15) years. I have been married for over seven (7) years. (Itchy? No.) My last marital advice […]

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Legal Marketing

Sorry Seems to Be The Hardest Word: Why Saying You’re Sorry is So Important to Rainmakers

February 1, 2016

Jaime Field

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With all due respect to Sir Elton John for usurping his song title, why is it so difficult for some people to apologize? Recently, someone posted a message to private legal […]

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Op-Ed

From Prospective ADA
To MMA Sports Agency CEO

November 1, 2015

James Nguyen

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Since its notorious early days in the early nineties, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has become a billion dollar world-wide phenomenon. MMA is a full-contact sport where fighters can strike their opponent […]

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Op-Ed

Citizens United’s Impact on National and Local Election Spending

November 1, 2015

David Gittelman

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Five years ago, the United States Supreme Court handed down an important decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, (No. 08-205, 558 U.S. 310 (2010)). In Citizens United, the […]

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Op-Ed

What Happens to Your
Digital Assets when You Die?

October 1, 2015

Deborah Gonzalez

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On a personal level your digital legacy is the combination of your many points of digital interaction in the online space – including financial accounts, social media accounts, content you […]

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Good Reads

She-Hulk: Super-Hero and Solo Attorney!

October 1, 2015

Heather Antoine

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Every lawyer – litigator or transactional attorney – believes he or she has a bit of superhero inside. We want to believe that we can help our clients, protect them, […]

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Op-Ed

Drones and Your Flyby Privacy Rights

September 1, 2015

Deborah Gonzalez

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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a drone! Drones, unmanned flying objects that are guided remotely, seem to have been proliferating lately, moving from the center of a political […]

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Op-Ed

The Realities of”Getting In Line”
and Immigration Reform

August 1, 2015

Clare Corado

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These days it seems that no debate on immigration reform is complete without politicians throwing around references to “the line”. One side promises that immigrants would “go to the back […]

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Op-Ed

Can your Apple Watch Get You Fired?

August 1, 2015

Deborah Gonzalez

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Did you get one? Did you use it? Do you still use it? Do you know someone who got one? Have you seen someone with one on? Chances are one […]

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Op-Ed

Why Changes to Estate Tax Laws
Will Jeopardize the Middle Class

August 1, 2015

Aryeh Bondy

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Who remembers the Fiscal Cliff crisis of 2012? That crisis may be over and forgotten. However, changes to the estate tax laws enacted at that time are now beginning to […]

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Op-Ed

Ballers: The Reality and
Fiction Behind HBO’s Breakout Show

August 1, 2015

Brandon Leopoldus

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Every few years, athlete representation appears in scripted television and film. Jerry Maguire, Arli$$, and other notable shows have tried to show the life of working with athlete clients. The […]

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Op-Ed

The Myth of Pandora:
An Attorney’s Journey to Find Hope

August 1, 2015

Dan LaBert

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“Pandora opened the box and all the illnesses and hardships that gods had hidden in the vessel escaped. Frightened by the ghostly forms she saw fleeing from the box, she […]

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Op-Ed

The 7 Things that Clients
Really Wish Their Attorneys Knew

July 1, 2015

Jaime Field

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Last month, Steve Lehto wrote an article for Legal Ink explaining The Six Things Attorneys Really Wish Their Clients Knew. It is a wonderful article that should be turned into […]

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Food & Drink

Can Drinking Coffee Really
Improve Your Writing?

July 1, 2015

Michael Christian

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Forgive me, but I’m laughing so hard I can hardly write this. I just saw the results of a Dunkin’ Donuts survey of 4,700 U.S. professionals and learned that writers […]

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Op-Ed

Six Things Attorneys Really
Wish their Clients Knew

June 1, 2015

Steve Lehto

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I’ve been an attorney in Michigan for 23 years. Along the way I have encountered clients who have misconceptions about what lawyers can and cannot do. Here is what every […]

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Op-Ed

Social Media & Privacy Quiz Challenge

June 1, 2015

Deborah Gonzalez

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There are roughly 7.1 billion people in the world today. There are 2 billion active social media users worldwide (28% of our population)[1]. All of us who are active online […]

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Op-Ed

Fair Use Fight: A Playwright
Versus DLT Entertainment

May 1, 2015

Toni Long

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For anyone who grew up in the 70s and 80s, the idyllic scenes of two girls and one guy living together in Santa Monica while the iconic theme song played […]

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Op-Ed

Cyber-stalking: Who’s Watching Me?

May 1, 2015

Deborah Gonzalez

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We live in a surveillance world. The technology exists for everyone to watch everyone all the time. Is this what we want? This question and the risks associated with this […]

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Op-Ed

Is Legalized Sports Gambling a Slam Dunk?

April 1, 2015

Brandon Leopoldus

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Banned for life. For those who work in and follow sports, these words project images of the 1919 White Sox (the “Black Sox”) and Pete Rose. Each banned for being […]

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Op-Ed

Lehto’s Law: My Crazy Court Stories

April 1, 2015

Steve Lehto

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For an attorney, court shows on TV can be maddening. What happens in real life in court is nothing like what you see on the picto-cube. But once in a […]

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Op-Ed

The Future of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests

April 1, 2015

Michael Christian

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“It can’t be true!” I was on the phone with my mother, and she was on the verge of tears. “Relax,” I said. “It’s not the end of the world.” […]

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Op-Ed

The Risks of Executive Selfies
and Corporate Reputation

March 1, 2015

Deborah Gonzalez

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The Risks of Executive Selfies and Corporate Reputation “Identity will be the most valuable commodity for citizens in the future, and it will exist primarily online.[1]” Reputation is commonly defined […]

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Op-Ed

Big Banks and the Money Laundering Racket

January 1, 2015

Jenny Miranda

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Al Capone, one of the best know American mobsters, was at the forefront of the beginning of modern money-laundering schemes. American law enforcement estimated that Capone laundered $1 billion through […]

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Op-Ed

The Top 5 Craziest Lawsuits

January 1, 2015

Alison Lindy Higgins

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The Top 5 Craziest Lawsuits People will sue for absolutely anything. From a loss of extraordinary powers to a failure to name the right Defendant, there is no lack of […]

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Op-Ed

When the Dealership Steals Back
the Car They Just Sold You

January 1, 2015

Steve Lehto

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You bought a car and a couple days later the dealership comes by in the middle of the night and steals it back from you. Surprised? It happens all the […]

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Op-Ed

Online MCLE Review:
Why Attorney Credits Works For Me

December 1, 2014

Alison Lindy Higgins

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If you’re an attorney, in any state, you have mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) compliance requirements. In California, a practicing attorney is required to complete 25 hours of approved credit […]

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Op-Ed

What’s Next for Florida’s
Legalized Marijuana Movement

December 1, 2014

James Nguyen

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What’s Next for Florida’s Legalized Marijuana Movement This past November, Oregon, Alaska, and Washington D.C. passed marijuana initiatives legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. Florida’s medical marijuana initiative, however, was […]

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Op-Ed

How to Reduce the Odds
of Being Ticketed During a Traffic Stop

December 1, 2014

Steve Lehto

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You’re being pulled over by a police officer. Do you know the steps you can take to minimize the odds of getting a ticket? Ever since I was in high […]

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Op-Ed

Is Your Practice Ready For the Pot Rush?

September 1, 2014

Hilary Bricken

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Is Your Practice Ready For the Pot Rush? There are currently 23 states plus the District of Columbia that have enacted laws to legalize medical marijuana. Other states, such as […]

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Op-Ed

Online Privacy Laws
Gain Traction in Several States

September 1, 2014

Leslie Hobbs

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Over the past several years, online privacy has become a hot button issue in state legislatures across America. Online privacy isn’t just an issue in the USA; it is becoming […]

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Op-Ed

Lomnitzer Law Firm Defeats
Communications Decency Act Defense

September 1, 2014

Lorri Lomnitzer

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Lomnitzer Law Firm Defeats Communications Decency Act Defense Reputation management and public image are just two of the countless aspects of our lives that that have been impacted by the […]

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Op-Ed

How the NCBRC Protects the
Integrity of the Bankruptcy System

September 1, 2014

Dan LaBert

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How the NCBRC Protects the Integrity of the Bankruptcy System Each year, millions of individuals and families across the country struggle to pay their bills. Often financial distress follows on […]

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Op-Ed

Should Real Estate Brokerage Licenses Be Given to Attorneys Only?

August 1, 2014

Rachel LaMar

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It is no surprise that lawsuits are on the rise against Real Estate Agents and brokers, nor is it a secret that many real estate agents need better training and […]

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Op-Ed

Social Media & the Law: Beyond the Basics

June 1, 2014

Deborah Gonzalez

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At this point everyone has heard of social media and has been made aware of cautionary tales of what can be viewed under the law as socially illegal and the […]

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Op-Ed

Let’s Get SLAPP Happy

June 1, 2014

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Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation – better know as SLAPP lawsuits – have proliferated in California and around the country over the past two decades.  SLAPP lawsuits are often strategically […]

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