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For far too many, suffering from mental health issues is a stigma that they hide in shame, in fear of being perceived as weak. When a successful lawyer at a prominent law firm opened up about his struggles with depression,…

The business of law is changing. Attorneys no longer remain with the same law firm for life because they are searching for more money and better platforms. Attorneys need to excel in marketing and business development to be successful. The…

It’s no secret that leaders of law firms across the country will face many challenges in 2020. Regina Pisa, a Goodwin partner, addressed a group of managing partners recently and discussed technological changes, employee retention, the consolidation of the industry.…

With the previous year coming to a close, leaders of law firms across the country are met with an opportunity to focus on mental health and overall well-being in their profession. A task force for the American Bar Association has…

As recently as 40 years ago, most states did not permit lawyers to advertise their services. Later that decade, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that truthful advertising should be allowed for attorneys, as doing so would allow them to provide…

Lawyers have been allowed to advertise since 1977, when two attorneys, John Bates and Van O’Steen, published their prices for their services. While they were disbarred for their act, they took their case to the U.S. Supreme Court and won.…

National Talk about Your Medicines Month takes place every October as an opportunity to help prevent medicine abuse and minimize medicine risks through proper professional care and patient education. Now celebrating its 34th year, the BeMedWise Program, formerly the National…

The time of year has finally arrived where the nights are becoming much cooler while the days become shorter. Everything pumpkin is becoming available at local groceries across the country. Despite all of the changes in the weather, you are…