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Duty to Supervise Nonlawyer Staff: Sloppy Oversight is No Excuse — Virginia Lawyer, February 2013

The Monster Called File Retention — Virginia Lawyer, December 2012

Don’t be a Victim: Avoiding Workplace Violence — Virginia Lawyer, October 2012

Lawyer’s Duty of Confidentiality and Securing Your Smartphone and Handheld Device — Virginia Lawyer, June/July 2012

Winding Down Your Practice — Virginia Lawyer, April 2012

Essential Law Firm Technology Policies and Plans — Virginia Lawyer, February 2012

The Fastest Way to Get Sued for Legal Malpractice: Sue Your Client for Fees — Virginia Lawyer, December 2011

A Form of Substance: Using Intake Forms — Virginia Lawyer, October 2011

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