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Solo Contendere: Using invisible sheepdogs to herd cats
I’m taking a snow day. I want to take a snow day, anyway. Like everyone else. I want to avoid the blizzard, avoid the roads, ...
Read More »Solo Contendere: Taking a ‘day off’ isn’t same when you’re a solo
I’m taking a snow day. I want to take a snow day, anyway. Like everyone else. I want to avoid the blizzard, avoid the roads, ...
Read More »Solo Contendere: Just one resolution: File those receipts
New Year’s Day has come and gone; the ball in Times Square has been put away, and all the confetti swept up off the streets. ...
Read More »Solo Contendere: ‘Tis the season for solos to try everything
This is the time of year when columnist Michael Kemp starts getting calls from newly-minted lawyers thinking of opening their own practice.
Read More »Solo Contendere: Try to get your brain out of crisis mode
At 11:50 p.m., with 10 minutes to go until the deadline, I have to quit editing. I had probably hit the point of diminishing returns ...
Read More »Solo Contendere: Don’t encourage failure – plan ahead
In this month’s column, I would like to talk about socks. Now, obviously this is an analogy (as is quite common for me), but before ...
Read More »Solo Contendere: A parable in a fantasy football draft
In law and fantasy football, it's wise to choose your battles.
Read More »Solo Contendere: Improvise, adapt, and overcome
Think things through, but be ready to go with the flow.
Read More »Solo Contendere: Clients need to see their cases from all sides
“The Wizard of Oz” is a classic movie that illustrates that everything is a matter of perspective.
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