Whether advising a client or addressing personnel issues within the firm, the topic of terminating or disciplining an employee is never easy. Some successful wrongful termination claims result...

COVID-19 and the coronavirus lockdowns have dramatically changed the litigation landscape. While court systems across the country continue to remain shut down, most non-essential appearances...

Career and business development strategies are critical elements for any successful law practice. Although a period of economic instability can reduce business and revenue flow...

The legal community has been buzzing recently about the development and enactment of state privacy legislation. To that end, the development of a uniform state law for data privacy is...

Like any business, law firms can only operate so long without cash flow. New income ensures the firm meets payroll and keeps the lights on, among other expenses. While a steady stream of clients...

The so-called “paperless office” has been the talk of the legal field for several years now. In theory, this concept results in a fully digitized office that reduces waste...

Attracting and retaining new attorney talent is an ever-present challenge for law firms of all sizes. We recently asked Kendra Brodin & Lisa Watson of Taft, Stettinius & Hollister for their advice...

At NBI, the past 6 months have spurred broader reflections on how we can better serve our customers through 2020 and beyond. One of the biggest and most immediate questions we wrestled with was…

Mediation is often viewed by lawyers as a “this” or “that” on the spectrum from facilitative to evaluative. In reality, experienced neutrals view mediation as a process customized to the needs of...

Many attorneys use email as their primary means of communication because it’s efficient, convenient, and provides an electronic paper trail. However, attorney use of email raises numerous...

Small and medium-sized businesses are frequently in need of capital; law firms are no exception. Unlike some businesses, lawyers notoriously run into cash flow issues. This is especially true for...

We recently had the opportunity to interview Seattle lawyer, speaker and author, Grover Cleveland to get his thoughts on how 2020 law grads can best prepare for career success during uncertain times.

The coronavirus pandemic has impacted American law firms in ways no other outbreak has. In addition to the added complications presented by remote hearings and court delays...

The United States is facing significant civil unrest. For many, now is the ideal time to take on systemic problems through free speech, engagement, and even civil disobedience.

In many states across the country, COVID-19 has dramatically impacted the flow of litigation in state and federal courts. The pandemic might have slowed cases to a halt in some jurisdictions...

The goal of the Act is to make saving for retirement easier and more accessible. By simplifying the law and adding additional flexibility, there are many ways for individuals to benefit from...