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Even the most motivated clients find it hard to switch law firms. In fact, the biggest obstacle to new business is inertia. Sally Schmidt suggests a few ways to get your prospects off the dime.

Jamie Spannhake | We are often told to reduce stress by taking big steps that seem completely disconnected from the reality of our worklife. In fact, the most sustainable forms of stress management are “micro-recoveries” — taking small moments ...

Transitioning to a solo law practice requires shifting your mindset from lawyer to business owner. Learn how to launch successfully with tips on real estate flexibility, modern technology stacks, and compliant legal billing.

Jay Harrington | Charlie Munger once said, “Show me the incentive and I’ll show you the outcome.” Perhaps this explains why AI has not yet transformed the delivery of legal services, despite the huge amounts of money, attention and technology ...

Teddy Snyder | Supersede is a concise word lawyers love to use, so why do so many get it wrong? Here's the seed of an idea to stop this mistake.

A legal pad makes an excellent coaster — and, yes, you’re using one to level your desk right now. Can it help run your firm? Sam Walton turned a five-and-dime into the Walmart empire using little more than business savvy and a legal pad. His ...

Don't let layout glitches derail your legal filings. Learn the professional way to safely configure page numbers in MS Word, use section breaks, and manage complex pagination without breaking your existing headers and footers.

Wendy Merrill | For firms committed to securing a sustainable future, it falls to their managing partners to set a tone of transparency.

Sally Schmidt | A lot of baby boomer lawyers have plans to retire. What happens to their clients?

Bull Garlington | I’d pick the new Paper Pro in a heartbeat if I were a new user. Yes, it’s more expensive, but it’s also more useful.