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Many of us may have been told that multitasking was a desirable skill. It can be useful, but it can also be harmful, according to Agile Attorney . 3 Harms of Multitasking 1. Time Management Research has shown that people who multitask have worse... Read More
No one expects to be in a car accident , yet, they happen every day. It is important for drivers to be aware of what they should do following an accident. The first thing, of course, is to make sure everyone involved is uninjured, and, if someone is injured... Read More
When the weather turns frightening, business owners usually think about protecting the business—the building, the inventory, the revenue stream. But what about that makes it all hum—the people? When the next Superstorm Sandy, earthquake, or... Read More
One of the most common questions asked by those who are dealing with a potential DUI is what effect a DMV license suspension or DUI conviction will have on their insurance rates. Insurance providers treat DUI convictions and suspensions very seriously... Read More
We can easily misunderstand a message with a misuse of one word. Some instances are harder to identify than others, but thanks to Time here are 20 botched words that will weaken your legal briefs: 1. Anticipate Anticipate means to look ahead and prepare... Read More
A recent story on NPR about the importance of type font for a resume reminded me about the importance of typography for lawyers. The NPR story notes that "[b]efore you even get your foot in the door of your next job, your resume can say a lot about... Read More
Pills and Pill Popping – Atlanta Medical Psychology Pills can be, and often have become, the first approach to helping a patient management emotional and behavior problems even if ineffective. Read More
Have you ever been writing a case brief and find yourself struggling? For some of you law school students, writing briefs are difficult. While it is very important to know how to write one, you should not worry too much if you do not know how because... Read More
With the increasing use of social media by companies, it was only a matter of time before the Securities and Exchange Commission weighed in on its use. In 2013, the SEC gave approval of the use of social media to disseminate information in compliance... Read More
The article below was written by David Shulman and is an excerpt from the LexisNexis® Legal Newsroom | Estate & Elder Law Blog . For those who have been following, the issue of “digital assets” is a fast developing problem in the... Read More
Depressive Disorders There is considerable misunderstanding about Major Depressive Disorder, including the degree of impairment that arises, whether it constitutes a disability, and whether it is more severe than other mood (or even adjustment) disorders... Read More
Oftentimes, I am asked by Lexis Advance customers about how to better narrow a search within the product. Many users aren’t aware of the post-search filters. Using post-search filters can help to make your research more efficient by allowing you... Read More
Admit it, we all have once pretended to be smarter than we really are. We may have used big words or put a serious poker face on. According to the Wall Street Journal , those tactics don’t actually make you come off more intelligent. If you want... Read More
When people think about the evidence used in DUI cases, they usually focus on the results of the breath and blood tests. These test results are very important and prosecutors and the DMV rely on these results to demonstrate that a driver was over the... Read More
There are several reasons why a patient has bodily complaints that are not explained or not fully explained by diagnostic findings and physical exam Read More
As the week slowly draws to a close I think it is ok to take a break and have a good laugh. Thanks to Lawyerist here are a list of 10 funny lawyer-movie scenes: 1. Wedding Crashers (Please visit the site to view this video) 2. Hamlet 2 (Please... Read More
It’s natural to feel burnout sometimes. With all the stresses that come with each of our everyday lives, I’d be shocked if one hasn’t felt burned-out before. So how can one tell if they are heading down the road to a burnout? Here... Read More
This blog was originally posted on Roll Call. To view the original posting, click here . Debate continues in Congress and among policymakers around changes to the Dodd-Frank Act. Last year’s budget bill included a last minute Wall Street-backed... Read More
There has been a significant amount of media attention paid recently to issues of police video recordings as these tools have been used to both aid prosecution of defendants as well as expose police misconduct. In recent years, police agencies have greatly... Read More
Are you studying to becoming a lawyer? If so, according to LexisNexis , here are 5 questions future lawyers should be able to answer: 1. Who am I? Do you properly understand what motivates you and where your true strengths actually lie? At LexisNexis... Read More