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MEDIATION—THE BASICS AND MORE

MEDIATION—THE BASICS AND MORE

Mediation is a process for resolving or mitigating existing or potential disputes. It is not necessarily a single activity; it may be a group of activities that can differ substantially from one case or problem to another. Mediation involves the...

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The Balanced Lawyer

The Balanced Lawyer

As an ambitious attorney, you’re likely faced with difficult, complex challenges almost daily. When issues snowball into frustrating problems, your stress level is likely to increase, and your professional satisfaction is likely to decrease. Below...

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FIFTY TIPS FOR DRAFTING CONTRACTS

FIFTY TIPS FOR DRAFTING CONTRACTS

Drafting contracts is one of the pleasures of practicing law. In what other profession will someone pay you by the hour to write? But if your contract ends up in court, you’d better be ready to defend your work.  This article provides fifty...

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Diversity in Practice

Diversity in Practice

The confident proponent of 2020: Proving the Case for Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives The following article is the first in a series on how to deliver on the promise of diversity and inclusion (D & I) initiatives for the professional...

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