OBA "Find-a-Lawyer Directory: Be Found in the 21st Century April 29, 2014 Kevin Cheung This article explains the importance of the Internet as a source of information for people trying to decide who to use as their lawyer. It gives an overview of an important tool - the "Find-a-Lawyer Directory" - launched by the OBA to help people find a lawyer. It also sets out the steps for lawyers to set up a profile on the new "Find-a-Lawyer Directory".
Being Aware of Your Clients' Patent Rights April 28, 2014 Iftekhar Yakub IP Law tends to be practiced by boutique firms of lawyers who specialize in the area. Nonetheless, a client's IP rights may intersect with other areas of law and the need to be aware of IP rights including patent rights for eventions may be of critical importance to your client. This article identifies some key rights and the existence of important time frames and actions to be aware of to avoid compromising your clients rights.
Never be the Third Lawyer on a File March 04, 2014 Judith Holzman This article cautions against acting for clients who seem unable to find a lawyer they can be satisfied with. The author shares her cardinal rule of asking the right questions in order to avoid being mislead as to how may previous lawyers the client had; and discusses the risks of acting as third lawyer.
Do you have Support for Your Business? January 14, 2014 Tracey D'Aviero Tracey D'Aviero, a Virtual Assistant (VA), explains what a VA is, the types of services VAs provide and how you might benefit from the assistance of a VA.