Break free from legalese to win cases and clients
Language can make the difference between winning and losing a case. Whether speaking to clients, witnesses or jurors, lawyers must use words that resonate with their audience. That not only means avoiding legalese, but also using words that stimulate strong mental—particularly emotional—images. Learn practical tips to use now. Read more…

Get paid faster while keeping your clients happy
Stop waiting by the mailbox for payments to arrive. Craft bills that not only get paid faster, but also keep clients satisfied with your services. Learn how here.

 

Saving private data: security to prevent killing your business
A growing number of laws and regulations obligate companies handling personal information to implement security measures to prevent breaches. Learn some of the critical steps in developing compliant security. Read more…

 

Career advancing communication tips for associates
Colleagues and clients serve as the most important resources for associates’ career advancement. Learn how to increase client confidence and improve co-worker relationships with improved communication. Read more...

 

Screening potential employees – dos and don’ts
The number of discrimination claims that result from screening job candidates has grown as companies collect information on potential employees with increased rigor, emphasizing the need for careful implementation of screening methods. Read more...

 

Pointers on developing an IP protection strategy
Developing a solid strategy to manage a company’s intellectual property begins with an analysis of the business’ philosophy, goals and strategic markets—one of the tips on effective management of intellectual property portfolios. Learn more here.

 

Trust and estate law 101: issues in estate administration
Lawyers are invaluable resources during the administration of an estate, especially when executors are thrust into their roles unexpectedly and don’t know what to do. Learn the role of lawyers and tips on getting better client results. Read more…

 

ABA Secretary Judge Donald receives national award
The National Association of Women Judges has selected Judge Bernice Donald, ABA secretary, as its Honoree of the Year. Read more…

 

Former ABA President Shestack recognized for human rights contributions
Jerome J. Shestack, former ABA president, is a recipient of the Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation 2008 Justice Award for his longtime leadership in the struggle against race and gender discrimination in the United States and ethnic cleansing abroad. Read more…

 

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Making threats:

Your client is a small business tenant who is involved in a civil dispute with his landlord regarding whether the lease entitles him to use certain space in the basement of the building for the storage of inventory items.  You have demanded that the landlord give the client access to the space but the landlord will not agree unless your client agrees to pay significantly more rent.  

During the course of the representation you discover that the landlord has failed to maintain the property in accordance with local building codes that may subject him to criminal prosecution.  

Can you threaten to report the landlord to the appropriate authorities if he fails to agree to your settlement terms?

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