“Trust men and they will be true to you; treat them greatly, and they will show themselves great.” When nineteenth century American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote these stirring words, he could not have anticipated that recent events would make such sentiment seem almost embarrassingly naive. These days, trust is [...] Read more »
Savvy Lawyers Value Their Human Capital
In early October, I watched Charlie Rose interview Warren Buffett. When the richest man in the world speaks about the US economy, it’s worth listening. Clearly, the stock market is not only down but hasn’t yet hit bottom. Attorneys, like most all other business people and workers, must take care. [...] Read more »
What Is Elder Mediation And Why Is It Useful?
“Jenny, my daughter, is insisting I move in with her,” complains Martha. “She just wants to control my life and take away my freedom.” Jenny worries that her mother keeps falling, and fears one day she will break her hip or hit her head. When Jim, Jenny’s brother, hears about [...] Read more »