Ignorance is not Bliss
One of the most intelligent lawyers who I ever met tells a story about the early days of her marriage as she adapted to the… Read More »Ignorance is not Bliss
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Screwing Up
On a clear summer day, my father carefully drove his car out of his narrow one-car driveway past the retaining walls on either side and… Read More »Screwing Up
I Did it My Way
Some lawyers are killing it marketing their practice through social media. Some are not. When it comes to marketing, there are different strokes for different… Read More »I Did it My Way
Sue the Bastards
Abraham Lincoln said, “Discourage litigation. Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often a real… Read More »Sue the Bastards
Doing Less, Thinking More
My stepson once explained to me that his career goal was to be paid a great deal of money to sit at a big desk… Read More »Doing Less, Thinking More
Murray’s Musings About Character
Once upon a time, there was a lawyer whose practice was reliant on one huge client. His junior associate made a mistake on the client’s… Read More »Murray’s Musings About Character
Goodbye Earl – A Legal Fairy Tale
Once upon a time, in a common law jurisdiction not that far away, there was a partner in a law firm who did what all… Read More »Goodbye Earl – A Legal Fairy Tale
Going Over to The Light Side of the Force
Since I retired, I have entertained myself by writing about the legal profession, mentoring a few lawyers, and teaching some classes about business law. None… Read More »Going Over to The Light Side of the Force
The End of Days
“Review this agreement and provide me with your comments” is usually the first introduction that young business lawyers are given to the topic of reviewing… Read More »The End of Days
All Flash, No Cash
There was once a law firm with a small corporate department consisting of a law clerk and one senior corporate lawyer who I will call… Read More »All Flash, No Cash