A new book from Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman examines the flawed nature of human judgment and offers ways to reduce the noise that interferes with better decisions. "Unwanted variability in judgment," or 'noise' is problematic in any situation, and…
When solo lawyers are unprepared for death or incapacitation, those taking charge of the practice can find guidance from the Massachusetts BBO. This article was originally published by the Massachusetts Board of Bar Overseers here in March 2021, and…
Failing to communicate is often cited as the top source of complaints against lawyers -- focus on the essentials to stay both compliant and effective. The challenge of keeping up with the growing number of communication paths offered by…
The Institute for Well-Being in Law (IWIL) invites the legal profession to participate in its second annual week of well-being activities and awareness, from May 3rd through May 7th. About Well-Being Week in Law WWIL takes place each first week…
Applications for the Women's Bar Association's Emerging Women Leaders in the Law Award must be submitted online by Tuesday, June 1st at 5pm. As the WBA's website explains: The WBA's Emerging Women Leaders in the Law Award honors women attorneys who have demonstrated…
"People systematically overlook subtractive changes," according to a paper recently published in Nature, suggesting that we can improve our problem-solving by focusing on removing elements. Problem-solving skills are critical across the board, and particularly for those who do legal…
Passwords aren't the most secure way to authenticate identity. When will lawyers be ready to ditch them? We thank Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek at Sensei Enterprises, Inc. for this helpful guest post! . . …
Our Free & Confidential Online Law Practice Startup Series, cosponsored by Starting Out Solo, begins Friday, April 23rd with an introductory session. This series is designed to give lawyers, law students, and other legal professionals in Massachusetts the tools…
Cybersecurity can be overwhelming for lawyers. Get essential tips from legal IT experts Sharon D. Nelson, Esq. and John W. Simek with this 28-minute installment of Webinars for Busy Lawyers. Law firms are anxious to keep their data confidential…
For women, having two distinct networks -- one that includes men and one that excludes them -- is critical to career success, according to recent research. Being central to open clusters of networks is key to career success for…