Advocate July22 cvr ezine

Articles in this issue:

Law firm growth strategies and how to fund them

Four essential considerations when growing your law firm


On being solo

Lawyers starting their own practice may forget they are a small business, subject to the same employment laws as all other businesses


Attracting, hiring, and keeping the right employees

Start by looking at what you have to offer, rather than what you need; then, invest in your people


Time management for solo practitioners

Tips to assist with protecting your time when litigating and other management tips for the small law office


A business-minded approach to litigation and trial

A safe and just society needs profitable consumer law firms. Profitability begins with proper business analysis of each case


It’s not over ‘til it’s over

State Bar initiatives to allow non-lawyers to practice law still pose existential threats


Four trends driving the Great Resignation

… and four ways to keep it from ravaging your firm


Running the virtual law firm

A look at best management practices and technology for your remote law office


Navigating the world of co-counsel relationships

Simple practices to help you form a successful co-counsel relationship and avoid potential ethical violations


Law practice tools for productivity and mobility

It’s all about speed — the fast fish eats the slow fish!


Breaking the bonds of workers’ compensation

Obtaining maximum recovery from third parties for injured workers


The fate of PAGA claims after [[case]]Viking River Cruises[[/case]]

In a surprising 8-1 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the California Supreme Court’s ruling in [[case]]Iskanian[[/case]] was preempted by the FAA


The gatekeeping function of LA Superior Court Department 1

Assignment of your case for trial in the six PI Hub courtrooms at Spring Street


Appellate Report

U.S. Supreme Court holds that [[case]]Iskanian[[/case]]’s rule that PAGA actions cannot be divided into individual and non-individual claims is preempted by the FAA


Camp LeJeune Justice Act makes progress in Senate and House

Also: Supreme Court allows state Medicaid programs to raid settlement proceeds earmarked for future medical care



Life within the law

“We must live while we can, and we’ll drink our cup of laughter”


MICRA deal

The power of teamwork