ABOUT APOLOGIES ~ PART II
“Never apologize and never explain – it’s a sign of weakness.” John Wayne
“An apology is the superglue of life. It can repair just about anything.” Lynn Johnston
With all due respect to The Duke, I don’t think he ever tried to mediate a lega... Read More
New Florida Lawyers – Can we Talk?
I attended the 5th DCA swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, May 8 and The President of The Florida Bar, Scott Hawkins, asked me to address the group on... Read More
E-discovery: a new game that’s changing the rules
As e-discovery becomes more expensive, time consuming and pervasive in litigation, and presents a new range of ethical pitfalls, education in the e-discovery field is of paramount importance. Read More
When one party does not act in good faith
We hear this often from counsel and clients: “They are not negotiating in good faith.” Typically it reflects a frustration with the negotiation strategy or evaluation of the claim by the opposing party. Read More
Florida Bar flooded with foreclosure complaints
Since the fall of 2010, almost two years ago, the Florida Bar has fielded nearly 1,400 complaints against attorneys relating to the housing crisis, an unprecedented amount... Read More
ABOUT APOLOGIES
WHY SHOULD I APOLOGIZE? (Part I)
Elton John may have been right when he sang that, “Sorry seems to be the hardest word.” And what is true... Read More