GPSolo eReport January 2021

Lawyer Wellness

The Legal Burnout Solution: Substance Use Disorder - An Open Conversation

By Rebecca Howlett and Cynthia Sharp

This month’s installment of our ongoing series delves into a mental health issue that has wrecked the lives and careers of far too many lawyers: substance use disorder. (6 minutes to read ∙ 1300 words)

Practice Management

SPONSORED CONTENT: When Saving for Retirement, Doing Something Is Always Better Than Doing Nothing

By ABA Retirement Funds

Even small, seemingly inconsequential steps can help you save for retirement. (5 minutes to read ∙ 1200 words)

Lawyer Wellness

Mindfulness 101: Brushing Up on Mindfulness in the New Year

By Scott L. Rogers

Keeping your resolution to practice mindfulness can be as easy as remembering to brush your teeth. (6 minutes to read ∙ 1300 words)

Attorneys of Color

Diversity in the Law: Mastering the Art of Self-Promotion for Lawyers of Color, Part 1

By Ann Jenrette-Thomas

The first in this two-part series examines the challenges faced by lawyers of color when trying to promote themselves. (3 minutes to read ∙ 600 words)

Professional Development

Defining Moments: Insights into the Lawyer’s Soul - Reflections on 2020

By Melanie Bragg

Last year was filled with unforeseen challenges, social unrest, and turmoil. Now is a good time to reflect on 2020, using as your guide the four areas of your LEAD line: Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, and Determination. (7 minutes to read ∙ 1600 words)

Practice Technology

Ask Techie: What Is the Best Dictation Software for the Mac?

In this month’s installment of our technology Q&A column, our panel of experts answers your questions about the best dictation software for the Mac and how to protect your backups from ransomware. (4 minutes to read ∙ 900 words)

Practice Technology

TAPAs: Technology True or False?

By Jeffrey Allen and Ashley Hallene

Technological And Practice Advice to help you become more efficient and effective. This month: a look at five commonly believed technology tips. Are they fact or fiction? (4 minutes to read ∙ 1000 words)

Elder

Practicing Elder Law During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Alexandra Golden

The pandemic presents unique challenges for clients who are uncomfortable with technology or reside in assisted-living facilities or nursing homes. (4 minutes to read ∙ 900 words)

Labor & Employment

As Layoffs Persist, Final Paycheck Cases Present a Unique Opportunity for Solos

By Ryan Stygar

Solo attorneys and small firms should seriously consider the potential merits of a final wage claim before dismissing it as too small. (8 minutes to read ∙ 1900 words)

Taxation

Tax Planning for Specified Aliens Moving to the United States

By Viatcheslav Serenkov

For individuals with existing businesses, tax planning must be a top priority before they make a move to the United States. (5 minutes to read ∙ 1200 words)

Business & Corporate

What to Look for on the Balance Sheet Especially in Troubled Times

By Robert B. Dickie, Peter R. Russo, and Raymond P. Wilson

For business lawyers, the language of business is finance, and it pays to be equipped to understand the business dimension as well as the law. (11 minutes to read ∙ 2500 words)

Tort

No COVID-19, No Emotional Distress Claim

By Andrew K. Robertson

Physical symptoms of disease are required to recover for emotional distress. (4 minutes to read ∙ 900 words)

Professional Development

New Members: Tell Us a Little Bit about Yourself

By Marques Lang

This month we profile Marques Lang, a new Division member who focuses his practice on qualified domestic relations. (2 minutes to read ∙ 500 words)

Mediation

In the January/February GPSolo Magazine: Mediation

By Jordan L. Couch

The January/February 2021 “Mediation” issue of GPSolo magazine explores this increasingly important form of dispute resolution. (2 minutes to read ∙ 500 words)

General Practice

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