Jim Farmer QC is a voice worth listening to beyond just the courtroom. His occasional blog offerings provide sage advice on everything from the state of the law to legal lifestyle issues. His latest offering relates to lawyers handling pro bono work as an aid to their legal lifestyle and general obligation to provide service […]
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The ‘squiggly line’ move towards a successful career is something suggested by a multimillionaire former lawyer and by top QC Miriam Dean. Ms Dean is the woman lawyer who was Russell McVeagh’s first woman partner, heading the firm’s litigation department and helping set the firm’s increased pace of elevating women. But for the woman who
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] For young lawyers and other professionals looking for the best dating sites, the choices seem endless. But not all dating sites are created equal and – for professionals seeking the best dating site – there are definite advantages in using some very special websites. We’ve looked at five of the best dating sites –
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Alan Burgess* We all know that lawyers and other work every hour God gives them – it’s all part of the grand plan to ‘being a successful lawyer/banker/accountant. But hard work can also create problems for the male libido and other factors affecting male health. Well, maybe. But it’s also potentially killing the male
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] For the tired holidaymaker, Italy and in particular Capri, have long been a crowd favorite. But what are some Italy vacation alternatives to Capri and other such crowded holiday destinations? But crowds and indeed hordes of tourists may be threatening Capri’s popularity for those seeking alternative Italian tourist destinations. The tiny island of Capri,
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Maintaining good health is key towards one successful lawyer’s Florida law practice, with the attorney offering some key advice for anyone seeking to develop good personal health and fitness. Florida personal injury attorney Greg Huber, 45, told the Palm Beach Post some of the tips he had for anyone seeking to maintain health. High
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The shock, suicide death of leading South Florida litigator Ervin Gonzalez has highlighted mental health issues in the legal profession. Gonzalez was one of South Florida’s leading class action and civil litigation lawyers, well known for his ability and community and professional involvement. He was at the height of his career when found dead
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] While many people like to believe discrimination against women in the workplace is a thing of the past, it unfortunately is still prevalent in many different industries. While more women are choosing to take on more demanding work roles, such as becoming an attorney, there are still many issues they face in their daily
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Job-hating is one of the most soul-destroying pursuits of mankind? But what can you do about it when you have all those “self imposed have-tos”? The Harvard Business Review carried an article from Mark Chussil that examined the concept of chasing security, the “have-tos” and the belief that maybe we can actually take everything with us.
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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You might think divorce lawyers would be jaundiced and cynical about marriage? You might hardly blame them. But – according to an article in the HuffPost that spoke with a number of divorce lawyers and their spouses, the reverse is usually the case. Take Margaret Klaw of Berner Klaw & Watson a Philadelphia family law practice.
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