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The Better Competitor Does Not Always Win.

No. 1,489 Not to belabor a matter that has been discussed too much lately, but the lesser competitor sometimes wins. Perhaps it will happen rarely in a particular match-up. But happen it will.  In a single contest, the sports team with the worst overall record can defeat the team with the best record  — if […]

The Inexperience Trial Lawyer

No. 1,488 Here’s a piece in the Boston Globe where an experienced civil trial lawyer laments the fact that young lawyers in firms like his don’t get the opportunity to learn the ropes by trying cases anymore. Everything he says is true.  Being a young lawyer in the trial department of  large firm may mean […]

PBI says it will Continue to Operate as a Department of Pa. Bar Association

No. 1,487 The following message appeared in my email today.  Maybe you received it too.

To Do List

No. 1,486 Here’s a few things that may not make your to d0 list in a busy law practice:  Update software. File papers. Put away files. Review dockets. Clean up the computer desk top. Clean up the real-life desk top. Scan documents. Make notes on important items that cross your mind. Send thank you emails, […]

After PBI Will the Quality of Continuing Legal Education Suffer?

No. 1,485 The Pennsylvania Bar Association announced that it is taking over the mission of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute, which is being disbanded. Here is the report that appeared in the Legal Intelligencer. If the mission of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute is not carried on, the members of the Pennsylvania Bar and their clients will […]

PA Bar Governors Vote to Disband Pa Bar Institute

No. 1,484 In a surprise move the Pennsylvania Bar Association Board of Governors voted to disband the PBI. Here is the full article, published in Law 360, this evening. Pennsylvania Bar To Dissolve Its Legal Education Arm By Matt Fair A mid-April vote to dismiss PBI’s governing body and wind up the organization came in […]

Fifty one words on Culture By Default.

No. 1,483 Here’s a thought to mull over, if you wish. The culture that develops in most groups, including law firms, develops without anyone planning it to be that way.  Consider what’s right or wrong about the culture of your office.  What should change?  How can you help make it happen? CLT

Wake Up! Mind Monitoring Tech is Used by Employers, Especially in China.

No. 1,482 Yes, mind monitoring is not only technologically feasible, it is actually in use in various places around the world, especially in China.  Here is a Chinese newspaper article (in English of course) that explains how employers use sensors installed in hats and caps to monitor brain waves.  This can enable the boss to […]

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CLIFF TUTTLE has been a Pennsylvania lawyer for over 45 years and (inter alia) is a real estate litigator and legal writer. The posts in this blog are intended to provide general information about legal topics of interest to lawyers and consumers with a Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania focus. However, this information does not constitute legal advice and there is no lawyer-client relationship created when you read this blog. You are encouraged to leave comments but be aware that posted comments can be read by others. If you wish to contact me in privacy, please use the Contact Form located immediately below this message. I will reply promptly and in strict confidence.

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