Shannon Achimalbe
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Marijuana
Are Tax Laws Threatening To Kill The Buzz On Legal Marijuana Sales?
When you are facing large tax bills totaling several million dollars due to Section 280E, you will do odd things to minimize the tax burden. -
Small Law Firms
The End Of The Race (Part III): Tax Advice, Student Loans, And My True Identity
After all these years, it's time to find out who 'Shannon Achimalbe' really is. - Sponsored
Raising The Bar in Bar Prep
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Small Law Firms
The End Of The Race: Lessons Learned (Part II)
For many lawyers, a major career goal is to work for a large law firm. But sometimes you won't be able to, and that's just fine.
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Small Law Firms
The End Of The Race: The Time Has Come To Move On (Part I)
Unfortunately, real life is not like the movies. Shannon Achimalbe's dream Biglaw job never became a reality. -
Health / Wellness
Lawyers And Their Pursuit Of Happiness
What are the causes of lawyers' unhappiness and are there any realistic ways to improve lawyers' happiness? -
Small Law Firms
An Overview On Counseling That Lucky Mega Millions Lottery Winner
To minimize the chances of being exploited, talk to a financial advisor, an accountant, and a lawyer before cashing the ticket. -
Small Law Firms
Why You Should Not File Your Tax Returns On October 15
Whether you filed on time or if you filed at the last minute, here are a few things you should do between now and the end of the year. -
Law Schools
Justice Brett Kavanaugh Can Make History Again By Hiring Law Clerks Coming From A Wider Range Of Law Schools
Even hiring one clerk every few years from a non-'elite' law school can have a profound impact on the school, its students, and the surrounding legal community. - Sponsored
How Savvy Lawyers Build Their Law Firm Rate Sheet
Many attorneys are clueless. Here's how you can avoid being one of them. -
Courts
I Sympathize With Brett Kavanaugh
All of this grandstanding might bring out some unlikely Kavanaugh supporters who are sympathetic to what has happened to him, his family, and his reputation. -
Law Schools
The Department Of Education Approved A Shockingly Low Number Of Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Applications
It's unconscionable that 99 percent of loan forgiveness applicants have been denied. -
Law Schools
If U.S. News Really Wants To Improve Social Mobility, They Need To Include Tuition In Their Rankings
Including tuition in the rankings would incentivize college administrators to cut costs. -
Law Schools
Four Ways To Minimize The Chances Of Maddening Rage If You Are A Participant Of The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
If you're in the PSLF program, stay on top of your student loans and make sure that you don’t get screwed over. -
Virtual Cryptocurrencies Are Being Subjected To Real World Regulations
Lawyers in the industry are in the best position to influence regulators to reduce confusion.
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Trust The Process: How To Build And Manage Workflows In Law Firms
If you’re feeling inefficient but don’t know why, this episode of the Non-Eventcast is for you.
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Technology
Is Blockchain Technology The Next Big Thing? Or Will It Fail To Live Up To The Hype?
Wherein a blockchain skeptic opines on blockchain's usefulness. -
Small Law Firms
For True Solos, Is It Really Necessary To Hire Staff For Your Growing Practice?
Many people are opting for the true solo option, but what happens when there's just too much work to handle? -
The Ghost Of Law School Future Warns A Would-Be Law Student About The Realities Of The Job Market
Think hard before you make the law school leap with potential consequnces that are nondischargeable in bankruptcy. -
Small Law Firms
Yet Another Access-To-Justice Debate: Has The Legal Profession Reached An Inflection Point?
Hmm, maybe nonlawyer ownership of law firms would help... -
Small Law Firms
Avvo Announces The End Of Its Legal Services Program While Pointing Out What They Really Think About Lawyers
Which group does Avvo think matters more, potential clients or lawyers? -
Small Law Firms
It Is Probably Not A Good Idea To Exercise Your Free Speech Rights To Publicly Shame Another Business
Do you expect the other person to change their values and how they vote in order to protect their livelihoods? -
Small Law Firms
Common Complaints About Lawyers From Online Review Sites
Some basic aspects of law practice such as bedside manner and communication remain paramount.