Everyone had eyes at the top of the ticket on November 3. But other elections also had a significant impact on people’s lives. In California, voters had many propositions, including Proposition 19. As of November 9, 2020, Proposition 19 was headed to passage by a margin of 51.2% to 48.8% with 84% of the vote […]

With 1 Billion unique users worldwide, there’s no disputing that Facebook can have huge marketing potential for your firm. However, as with any type of marketing, your efforts will only be effective if you follow best practices. Growing your fan base will be easier if you avoid these common mistakes: Publish only self-promotional content Promoting […]

All of us face difficulties and tragedies in our lives. Some of these difficulties are expected and some are unexpected. 2020 has been a year of many unexpected difficulties. While all of us get sick from time to time, nobody anticipated the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 9 million Americans have caught the disease, resulting in the […]

Julius Caesar signed a decree promising a reward of 300 sestertii (Roman coins made of silver or bronze) to any soldier that brought another soldier to join the Roman army, which would be the equivalent of roughly one-third of a soldier’s annual pay. This is, in essence, the first employee referral system we know of […]

When deciding how to split your assets among your children at death, there are many different factors to consider. Equality is certainly one of those factors. But it’s not the only factor. Fair doesn’t always mean equal and vice versa. Here are some situations in which some parents might think an equal division isn’t necessarily […]

Creating a business is not necessarily all about columns of numbers and cash flow. An entrepreneur, and let’s face it, that’s what attorneys with their own practice are, creates a place where employees spend a large percentage of their life and a place where clients can change the course of their lives. Looking at your […]

When you’re planning your estate, among other things, you decide who should inherit your assets. You choose your beneficiaries, typically your children, grandchildren, or other close relatives. But what if all the beneficiaries you’ve chosen and all their descendants have died? Then it would fall to the “contingent remainder” beneficiary. Often the “contingent remainder” beneficiary […]

Before joining the Academy, I worked from home for over seven years managing over 100 employees. I loved every day of it and yet, when I left, I never wanted to do it again. Current events have put me back in my home office and it pains me to say that I am ecstatic about […]

It’s important to stay current on the latest developments in your field. This is just as true in Estate Planning and Elder Law as it is in other areas of law, or life in general. A few jurisdictions don’t require any continuing legal education at all. Those states requiring continuing legal education typically require about […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses through unprecedented challenges. Many employees experienced working from home for the first time, and many employees also experienced the challenges of remote work with children at home. We are resilient and have found ways to parent, teach, communicate with coworkers, lead teammates, and follow through with task timeline commitments […]