Lawyers: "Burn it down to rebuild it better"
Plus: What the FBI says about Iran and the upcoming elections.
Is law firm growth even possible without constant reinvention? Entrepreneur RJon Robins says "no." Plus - is the Los Angeles city attorney overstepping email privacy laws? Let's dig in.
In today's newsletter:
⚫ Creative destruction, the RJon Robins' way
⚫ Is Iran interfering with the upcoming elections?
⚫ Navigating malpractice with top tips from legal experts
⚫ Master cross-examination with expert's proven strategies
How to use creative destruction to grow your firm
In this eye-opening lesson, RJon Robins introduces the concept of creative destruction as a tool for business growth. He challenges the idea of waiting for external forces to initiate change, instead advocating for intentional disruption of your own successful systems.
"Sometimes you need to burn it all down to rebuild it better," RJon shares, reflecting on his journey of growing his business from $75,000 to over $34 million through constant reinvention.
Iran's alleged interference into US election
The FBI is investigating cyberattacks on the campaign websites of both U.S. presidential candidates, which are alleged to have been carried out by Iran. However, Iranian officials have denied any involvement.
The latest cyberattack took place Tuesday on former President Donald Trump's website, with publicly-available documents being compromised. VP Kamala Harris' site was also targeted. News outlets like the Washington Post and the New York Times reported receiving internal Trump campaign documents from the hack.
Navigating malpractice: Tips from a legal expert
On this episode of "On The Merits," host David Schultz discusses the rising trend of multi-million dollar malpractice payouts with Tyler Maulsby from Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz. Maulsby shares insights on common mistakes attorneys make, such as defending their entire professional record instead of focusing on the facts at issue.
"Many claims could have been avoided if attorneys were more judicious about their client selection." -- Tyler Maulsby
- Oct. 16 - 17: Legal Geek Conference in London
- Oct. 23 - 25: ICSC+U.S. Law in Orlando
- Nov. 13 - 16: Labor and Employment Law Conference in New York
Master cross-examination with these tips
Podcast host Dan Small dives into "The Ten Commandments of Cross-Examination," discussing practical strategies, common pitfalls, and essential techniques to enhance your courtroom performance. This episode is a must-listen for any legal professional looking to sharpen their cross-examination skills, improve their courtroom tactics, and achieve better outcomes for their clients.
- Fierce debate erupts over CMS class action report
- Depp trial lawyers join Sheppard Mullin
- World court declares Israeli occupation illegal
- NYU exposes legal loophole allowing unsafe ingredients
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