But with increasing competition and the rise of digital players, independent agents face a new challenge: how to differentiate their services from those offered by competitors. The answer is simple: service. If you want to honor your promise of superior service, here are some tips on how to do itContinue Reading
By Vaidehi Mehta, Esq. on April 10, 2023. The Virginia educator who was killed by a six-year-old child in the classroom is seeking $40 million in compensation from the school where she taught because she failed to prevent the shooting. Abigail Zwerner, 25, taught the first year for year ofContinue Reading
According to a 2021 Thomson Reuters report, lawyer retention and recruitment were noted by 51 percent of respondents as a top priority. Last year, this concern dropped drastically as a risk, with only 28% of respondents citing it as an extremely risky factor to profit in 2022. Although new issuesContinue Reading
In general, there are two kinds of precedents in law: The binding precedent is the precedent that a court has to abide by when deciding an issue. Persuasive precedent: A precedent that courts can, however, but are not obliged to, use in deciding the case. Legal precedents play a crucial partContinue Reading
It’s late, and Mark receives their latest assignment–conducting due diligence on a potential merger’s target company. One of their tasks is to look for changes in control clauses in the target’s massive pile of papers. At his workstation, the user search for any changes of control within all documents uploadedContinue Reading
Researching case law is essential to your job, regardless of your stage as a lawyer. In the end, knowledge is worth it. The more you study cases and get acquainted with the precedents and rulings you have learned, the more you can better assist clients and create successful strategies. LawyersContinue Reading
Negotiating a contract can be a scary process, but it is important that you don’t let that stop you from doing it. It’s easy to get caught up in the detail of what you’re signing, but remember: this is your chance to make sure that everything is as clear asContinue Reading
Small business owners have a lot on their plates. They have to worry about the bottom line, and they have to worry about the big picture. But sometimes it can be hard to keep track of all that, especially when you’re busy running your business and working at the sameContinue Reading
When you’re looking to hire a lawyer, there are a lot of factors to consider. How much experience does the lawyer have? What kind of references does he or she have? Does the lawyer offer a discount for students or graduates? But what about the cost? Is it worth itContinue Reading
Gift-giving season has officially arrived! Whether you’re buying for a colleague or treating yourself, insurance agents deserve a special holiday gift. They spend the entire year shopping for policies. Now, it’s time to show a little gratitude for their hard work. Not sure what to buy? Here are our hand-picked holidayContinue Reading