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Freelancing has been common in many industries for as long as most of us can remember. I am effectively a freelance arbitrator, attorney, educator, and mediator. I have clients, friends, and family …
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Small business owners need to familiarize themselves with a wide range of risks and take steps to mitigate them. Three common conflicts Nance sees in her practice are copyright infringement, owner …
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Independent Contractors are exactly what their titles suggest. They are independent workers who are not employees of the people or entities they serve, and they provide their services under a contract …
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Worker Misclassification occurs when a person or entity classifies a worker as a non-employee. Whether intentional to avoid the costs of unemployment, workers compensation ("WC"), and disability …
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Just in time for The Law Studio's 15th Anniversary, I'm pleased (and a little shocked) to announce that I've been selected to the 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers list, based on my work in …
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Admittedly, I have a love-hate relationship with the title of Manson's book. But it's effective. It got my attention and made me uncomfortable because I care too much about things like this, which …
[Read more...] about Review of THE SUBTLE ART OF NOT GIVING A F*CK by Mark Manson
I get sucked into the Internet and news abyss, too. A “quick check” for a Facebook status from an ill family member turns into 10 minutes (or more) of watching cats in funny hats ringing bells for …
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May brings many fun and beautiful things: flowers, the Kentucky Derby, Mother’s day, and the Choice #5 from my book, DIY Conflict Resolution: Seven Choices and Five Actions of a Master: Clear your …
I have a "Rule of Threes". It's probably from my softball days: three strikes, three outs, etc. Or maybe because I have three sisters. There's also the Holy Trinity, which I learned about in Catholic …
[Read more...] about Review of PROFIT FIRST by Mike Michalowicz
This has been an especially challenging year emotionally. In January, I tried to help my family with the legal, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of my mother’s declining health, only to be …
