GPSolo March/April 2019: Military Law

Military & Veterans

The Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act: Lessening the Burden of Deployment for Our Military Families

Lindsay Beaver

The UDPCVA alleviates unnecessary complexities and enhances predictability regarding custody issues while on deployment.

Business Development

How to Use Online Reviews and Schema to Develop New Business

Jeff Lantz

Lawyers should adopt a proactive approach by actively cultivating positive reviews.

Military & Veterans

The Benefits of Military Service: A Primer on Eligibility for Health Benefits and More

Karen Robbins

The military has greatly increased the benefits it offers to retain the best and the brightest.

Military & Veterans

Why Should You Hire a Military Attorney?

Scott G. Johnson

The qualities that a former military attorney can bring to your firm include a broad legal background, leadership, and the ability to handle stressful situations.

Military & Veterans

Dividing Military Pensions in Divorce: Recent Changes to the Law

Mark E. Sullivan

This article summarizes the three recent changes regarding divorce, property division, and military pensions—and the problems they create.

Military & Veterans

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: The Real Rules of Engagement

Phillip J. Tucker

Understanding state laws, practice, and procedure is not enough when a party is in military service. The SCRA is where the real rules of engagement are located.

Military & Veterans

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)

Katie M. Reynolds, Aracely Lopez, and Evelyn Saxton

USERRA provides ample protections, but it applies only to certain types of military orders.

Military & Veterans

Changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice

Sara M. Root

This article highlights several of the new mechanisms created to enhance the rights of victims.

Practice Technology

Tell Google Your Problems: Troubleshooting Basics

Jordan L. Couch

You don’t need to call tech support for a problem that can be solved in ten clicks or fewer.

Practice Technology

How Chatbots Make Room for Lawyer Soft Skills

Tom Martin

AI and automation are not meant to replace the human component of attorney-client relationships.

Practice Management

What Are Your Practice Management Priorities for 2019?

Cedric Ashley, Ayesha Hamilton, Rahul Arora, and Carol L. Schlein

It is vitally important to set goals to keep your business running.

Practice Management

Leading in an Era of Digital Transformation

Robert Millard

Technologies that replace tasks performed by lawyers should not be viewed solely as a threat.

Tort

When Can Airline Pilots Remove Passengers Who May Be a Threat?

Oliver Beiersdorf and Catherine E. Kiernan

This article discusses the rights of air carriers to exclude or refuse to accept passengers on domestic and international flights.

Pretrial Practice & Motions

Top Ten Mistakes in Internal Investigation Reports

Sunil R. Harjani

When acting as corporate counsel, beware of these faux pas made in written internal investigation reports that will be reviewed by government lawyers.

Copyright

Staying Safe in the Showdown over Digital Content Use Online

Scott J. Sholder and Lindsay R. Edelstein

Digital media companies can reduce their risk of copyright infringement complaints.

Practice Management

Better Legal Writing

Katherine Mikkelson

A well-written legal document is one of the most important tools in a lawyer’s arsenal.

Practice Technology

Moving Right Along

Jeffrey Allen

These tips will make your life as a road warrior a bit easier, whether you work on the road full-time or part-time.

Professional Development

GPSolo: The Future Is Here

Richard A. DeMichele Jr.

This year, solo and small firm lawyers from across the country have a unique opportunity to be the change that we wish to see in the ABA.

Professional Development

Upcoming Events

Make plans to attend the Section of Litigation & Solo, Small Firm and General Practice Division CLE Conference and other events in 2019.

Military & Veterans

Ready Resources in Military Law

Check out these ABA books and web resources regarding military law issues.

Professional Development

Plan Your Future: A Cautionary Tale

Benjamin K. Sanchez

It’s time to take heed of your situation to see if you’re financially ready when it’s time to retire.

Practice Technology

Farewell, Mac Users

Victoria L. Herring

Since starting her own solo practice in 1983, the author has been a user of Apple products. In this, her final column, she reminisces about the changes in these products through the years.

Military & Veterans

How to Become a VA-Accredited Attorney

Sheila-Marie Finkelstein

You can help ensure that veterans receive the services and care to which they are entitled by becoming accredited by the VA.