Treasured tomes: loves of law and history meet on the shelves of collectors

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Many lawyers find their profession leads them into book collecting, either of legal tomes or of books in general, given the love of language and the importance of reference works within the law. Books can be extraordinary clues to history and many aspects, including margin notes, binding, printing, typography, and content, contribute to their significance. Condition and scarcity also affect their intrinsic value. Rare books remain relatively affordable, though those with historic signatures are becoming sought-after.

Analysis, Collections and collecting, Legal literature, Book collecting

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In the wake of IOLTA; legal services funding alive but needs a boost

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The US Supreme Court ruled in Phillips v. Washington Legal Foundation that clients have a property interest in fees paid to their lawyers and thus IOLTA programs cannot help finance legal services for the por through interest paid on such accounts. The case will be remanded to the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit to rule on 2 issues not addressed by the Supreme Court, whether a taking has occurred and just compensation for that taking is due.

Cases, Finance, Legal assistance to the poor, IOLTA programs

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How to treat the press: when the media spotlight lands on your case, think before you speak

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Solo practitioners have found media coverage on an existing case draws more clients their way. Larger firms have hired media experts, but solo lawyers can also benefit from media attention by understanding how the media operates and how they can contribute to the news gathering process. Lawyers must understand that reporters do not want long, verbose responses.

Management, Sole practitioners, Sole practitioners (Lawyers), Media coverage, Press relations

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