Yes, You Can! (Maybe)
In my heyday of clients and billings, my largest client asked me to handle an outsourcing transaction. I would hazard a guess that had it… Read More »Yes, You Can! (Maybe)
The Practice of Law
That Whooshing Noise
Let’s talk about deadlines. Here are two quotes to get us started: From Douglas Adams, we give you the light-hearted Associate’s perspective: “I love deadlines.… Read More »That Whooshing Noise
Consistently Chaotic
Early in my articles, a senior partner named David asked me to draft a document and gave me a precedent to use. David approved my… Read More »Consistently Chaotic
Reflections on M&A, Musical Chairs, and Mental Health
People of my vintage remember playing musical chairs at birthday parties, back before the days when money was so plentiful that it seemed to be… Read More »Reflections on M&A, Musical Chairs, and Mental Health
Be Wrong, Confidently!
I came across a lawyer the other day who makes mistakes in his communications with clients and the other side. None of the errors will… Read More »Be Wrong, Confidently!
There Seems to be Some Confusion – I Loved Practicing Law!
This morning someone remarked that much of my writing about the legal profession is a tad negative. She said, “you practiced law for a long… Read More »There Seems to be Some Confusion – I Loved Practicing Law!
On the Outside Looking In
Susan and Bob are unhappy spouses who own and operate a business. Sue enacts some resolutions to remove her husband as a director and officer… Read More »On the Outside Looking In
Adapt or Perish
Adapt or perish, now as ever, is nature’s inexorable imperative.” – H. G. Wells I can mount a persuasive argument that I had a successful… Read More »Adapt or Perish
The Difference Between a Rut and A Grave
When asked about my complaints about the legal profession, I am forced to admit that back before I escaped the profession and became happy, I… Read More »The Difference Between a Rut and A Grave
Who You Gonna Call?
My father told me about a dad who told his son to jump from a roof top, and that he would catch him. The son… Read More »Who You Gonna Call?