I was watching Seinfeld the other day and two things occurred to me. First, I realized how many of the show’s plot lines would have been dramatically changed by the proliferation of the cell phone. Second came my realization that… Read More
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“…and if not?”
Sometimes I think that 90% of what I do as a lawyer is in answer to the question in the title of this blog. Every day, people come to me with agreements they have reached as business partners, employers, vendors,… Read More
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Signer’s Remorse
Recently, a client asked me to review the contract he had just signed.This is not unusual. Within the past month, I have been asked on no fewer than four occasions to look over an e-mail a client had already sent to… Read More
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Sandy Hook and Moore, OK: Tragedy, Destiny, and Peace
This year, we’ve borne witness to men and women, almost a continent apart, shielding the bodies and spirits of those in their care under the most horrific of circumstances. I am speaking of the teachers. There had been no training… Read More
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What Will Rogers Knew About the Benghazi Investigation
I spent a good bit of my time last week reviewing discovery provided by the other side in a large business litigation. By far, the most illuminating reading came from the reams of the other side’s internal e-mails.
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The Most Damaging Bedtime Lie
Bedtime seems to be the time for heart-to-heart talks. Maybe it’s because the day has finally wound down or because it’s a stalling tactic for kids who honestly believe they aren’t tired. For whatever reason, that’s when the conversations come…. Read More
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Confidentiality Begins at Home
We have many clients who go to great lengths to protect their data, from threats both external and internal. They’ve installed back-ups and back-ups to their back-ups to make sure that data is not lost by the fluctuation of an… Read More
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The Tappers and The Listeners
Recently, we developed a new tagline for our law firm: “Redefining what a law firm should be.” The tagline was meant to capture our refusal to do what constitutes business as usual in most law firms. In my mind, the… Read More
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Sweet Caroline and the Power of Culture
I once tried to explain to a friend why John Denver’sThank God I’m a Country Boy plays at Orioles games. It was a short conversation. I’m sure Boston natives have had the same experience when discussing why Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline has been… Read More
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The Cardinal Rule of Rick Pitino
Rick Pitino sat for the usual round of interviews after he and the Louisville Cardinals cut down the nets last night. He broke down the game, talked about his highest anxiety moments, the strategic changes, and the challenges his team faced all… Read More