Why You Should Never Negotiate Your Fees
Sometimes, the very best decision you can make as an attorney is to say no to clients who do not feel you are worth the fees you have quoted them.
GPSolo eReport September 2023
Volume 13, Issue 2
Practice Management
Mindfulness, Stress Reduction, and the Physiological Sigh
This month’s column considers two different pathways to stress reduction and how they can work together.
Fighting the War for Talent in the JAG Corps, Part 2: “Flexing” and DEI in Officer Retention
The final installment of this series explores how flexible workplace accommodations and an emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to retention efforts by the Judge Advocate General…
Staying Connected Could Be Your Best Marketing Tool
Staying in touch with clients, colleagues, associates, and friends can be pivotal for your law practice—and your life.
My Political Defining Moments
The author reviews three major political events that impacted her life and how she looks at the world.
What One Thing Could Make Your Life Better Right Now?
So, what one thing could make your life better right now? The answer can put you on a focused path to discover the next step in your work as well as your life.
Technology
Ask Techie: How Can I Search Through a Ton of Old Documents on My Law Firm Server?
This month’s tech Q&A column answers your questions about how to find a needle in your haystack of documents and what tools you can use to securely communicate with your clients over the Internet.
Data Privacy at Home
Technological And Practice Advice to help you become more efficient and effective. This month: tips for keeping your data secure at home.
Substantive Law
Qualified Domestic Relations Orders: An Overview
This article provides a basic overview of qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs) relating to the division of benefits under employer-sponsored retirement plans.
Gig Worker or Employee? A $35 Business License Could Save Your Client Thousands of Dollars in Tax Fines and Interest
As the movement to reclassify gig workers as employees gains momentum, employers and their legal counsel in every state should pay close attention to the impact of California Assembly Bill 5, the “Gi…