Lawyers should vet every vendor they work with, and in practice, they should look at a few different providers before selecting one. That’s a difficult thing to do, however, because lawyers know about lawyering — but not as much about technology and marketing. Part of the process, then, is for attorneys to educate themselves about…
On the short list of companies that have changed the way we live, at least in my lifetime, is Amazon. I am sitting down to draft this just minutes after getting a notification on my phone from my Ring (Amazon-owned) app that someone was at my door. And when I got to my door, there…
(Photo by Staci Zaretsky) Josh Douglas’s previous book left me optimistic. But that isn’t my usual vibe, so I was skeptical about reading his latest book, “The Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights” (affiliate link). I see Prof. Douglas’s optimism might have changed some as…
Statutes prescribing simplified charging language were intended to alleviate the burdensome pleading requirements of the common law. See Wayne R. LaFave, et al., Criminal Procedure § 19.1(c). Indeed, where a short-form pleading is statutorily authorized, it is not necessary to allege all the elements of the offense. See State v. Jerrett, 309 N.C. 239, 259,…
Your organization has just made a compelling fundraising ask to a potential donor. Now that one of the hardest parts is over, what are the next steps you should take? Providing the path of least resistance for supporters to donate to your cause is crucial to meeting financial goals and pushing your mission forward. To create that…
As the pursuit of higher education becomes increasingly competitive and demanding, the focus on academic achievements often overshadows the personal battles that many Ph.D. students face behind the scenes. While the journey toward a doctoral degree is celebrated for its intellectual rigor and scholarly contributions, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the non-academic struggles…
The California State Bar’s Board of Trustees will meet this week to discuss a variety of issues, including the giant sucking sound coming from the Admissions Fund. Per the State Bar’s agenda notes, “The Admissions Fund faces insolvency in 2026. The State Bar’s adopted 2024 budget forecasts Admissions Fund deficit spending of $3.8 million; the…
World Hypertension Day (WHD) was established by the World Hypertension League (WHL) to raise awareness about the dangers of hypertension, or high blood pressure, and to encourage people to take action to control and prevent it. The day is observed every year on May 17th. History of World Hypertension Day: World Hypertension Day was initiated…
One of the main challenges in creating inclusive fundraising is the generation gap. Fundraising professionals are overwhelmingly under 40. Donors are overwhelmingly over 60. You don’t have to be an expert to know that communicating with people 20+ years older (or younger) can be a challenge. Here are some key differences younger professionals should keep…
He conceded that the economic benefit of the post-study period covered by the graduate route in terms of income generated was less substantial than the overall contribution of international students who pay high fees to study in the country as well as a health surcharge. But Bell said the experience of international students was not…