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Community Magazine sat down with our President and Managing Shareholder, Michael Benedetto, to discuss his approach to the practice of law, what drives him, and how he serves his community. Read more in the June issue: https://bit.ly/3XgkXLd

The new President of the Law Society, Barry MacCarthy, has highlighted his priorities for the coming year. Learn more about Barry, and his hopes for the profession, here: https://lnkd.in/eSivfCtk

Darryl's new series, HAMMER'S LAW, premieres today! To watch it, you can click the link, or go to YouTube and search @HammersLaw. I can't wait to hear what you think! https://lnkd.in/eR3R3_u3

First-of-its-kind features expedite research tasks that were once incredibly complex and time-consuming. Discover more about what makes Westlaw Edge UK the standard for legal research. https://ow.ly/9ZRr50Q92JL

With so many law firms to choose from, it’s essential to know what your competition is up to to understand what is and isn’t working to catch the attention of potential clients. It’s likely your competition is already keeping tabs on your law firm and using it to their advantage. This article will explore why you should do the same and how your law firm can win customers based on the information you learn from your competition. https://lnkd.in/gtPSaRwM

Come see me and learn about estate planning and why it is important for everyone to have an estate plan.

The Disciplinary Board's November 2023 newsletter features Chief Justice Todd's recent pro bono letter, options for retiring lawyers, and a new rule adoption. To view the November edition, visit: bit.ly/3GmwZcF Subscribe to the Board's newsletter today: bit.ly/3bXNufQ #AttorneyEthics #LawPractice #LawyerWellBeing

We’re talking through some of the highlights from our Lamp House annual report in our latest video Watch below to see Jo Summers and Hayley Fothergill discuss: ⚫ How we built our law firm data ⚫ Which stats stood out to us ⚫ Which initiatives from law firms were most impressive For a more in-depth look at our data, download our full annual report (link in the comments)

Join us August 28 for the Introduction to Special Needs Planning webinar! This course will teach you about public benefits and the trust-planning techniques essential to assisting special needs clients. Register for the course and take the first step toward incorporating these crucial services into your law practice. https://bit.ly/3WT0yeQ

Californians: how to always win on contractual choice of law and forum Let’s say that you’re the deal lawyer representing a California company in contract negotiations with a New York company. Your client insists on designating California law as the operative body of law that governs the agreement and any related disputes, and on mandating that all disputes be resolved in a California state or federal court. You negotiate hard for your client’s objective, but the other side is equally determined to designate New York law and New York courts. Your client lacks bargaining leverage to force the issue. Eventually, the other side carries the day on this battle, and your client is forced to accept the designation of New York law and courts in the contract. Is there a way to accept such an outcome and nevertheless prevail on this issue, such that your client can in fact initiate litigation in California under California law notwithstanding? Yes, there is. Found out how in Redline: https://lnkd.in/gdUpAyyW