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🧠 Quiz Time! 🧠 How much do you know about Lasting Powers of Attorney? Let's find out! 🤔 Question: What does a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) allow someone to do? A) Make decisions about your property and financial affairs B) Decide who will inherit your estate C) Delegate who the executors are of your Will Comment below with your answer! The correct answer will be revealed in the first comment. 👇 #quiz #lawquiz #lpa #estateplanning #uklaw #lastingpowerofattorney

A recent court decision shines a spotlight on the growing tension between outdated precedent and the demands of modern justice. This ruling, which awarded a substantial payday to plaintiffs' attorneys, is a reminder of the vital role that innovative legal strategies play in advancing fairness and access to justice. As the legal industry continues to evolve, staying ahead of these shifts is more important than ever. #LitigationFunding #AccessToJustice #LegalInnovation #ModernLaw #PlaintiffsBar

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As some law firms anticipate increased M&A activity under a potential Trump presidency, current transactional work remains steady, with regulatory challenges expected regardless of the election outcome. In Abigail Adcox's latest piece for The National Law Journal, Lauren Drake, a partner in our Washington, D.C. office, highlights that "[Law firm clients] think that if Trump wins, that that is going to increase M&A activity quite a bit." Read the full article* to explore how law firms are navigating these trends: https://lnkd.in/e55XcMHd *Note this does sit behind a pay wall and a subscription may be needed to read the full article.

💼 **Can You Recover Attorney Fees in Litigation? Let’s Break It Down!** Our latest vlog dives into a big question we get all the time: “Can I recover my attorney’s fees if I win?” Here’s the short answer: Probably not. 😅 In the U.S., it’s rare, but there are some exceptions! 📜 Statutes and contracts can make a difference! While some laws allow for it, others specifically prevent businesses from recovering fees in consumer-related cases. However, business-to-business transactions? That's a different story - it’s more common for contracts to include attorney fee recovery there. Have you checked your contract or any statutes on this? Drop your questions or thoughts below! 👇 #LegalTips #BusinessLaw #AttorneyFees #ALHLawGroup

#JacksonLewis ranked at No. 36 on the 2024 Law360 400, which tracks the largest law firms in the U.S. by domestic attorney headcount. Read more below. #EmpLaw

What do you want from your firm? More money? More freedom? Those are the most common answers, says Brooke Lively. But more lawyers are telling her, “I want to be able to sell in X years.” If that’s you, here’s good advice on what law firm buyers look for. @CathCap https://lnkd.in/gaxrth-Y

A clutch of major law firms have continued the trend for strong 2023-24 results, with Brodies, Shoosmiths, Clyde & Co and Watson Farley & Williams among the latest to reveal healthy financial figures. LB's Alex Ryan and Elisha Juttla report. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/erAWwB4y #legalbusiness #law #lawyers #financials

S Corporations and LLCs serve different purposes: one is a tax classification, and the other is a legal framework. It’s possible for your business to operate as either, both, or neither, depending on your goals. For example, an LLC can opt to be taxed as an S Corporation while retaining its legal identity as an LLC. Misunderstanding this distinction can lead to serious complications. Trust Hoffman Law Offices to guide you through the complexities of business structures and tax designations, so you get it right the first time.

Read our latest Corporate and Commercial law article written by Director Karin MacKenzie. Think long and hard about what to do with an unexpected financial windfall. That’s the lesson from a new high court judgment involving a woman who decided to invest an inheritance in a policy, only to find out later that the terms and conditions of the contract didn’t suit her. Read more about the article here: https://bit.ly/3Pqj7CG #HeroldGieAttorneys #HeroldGie #HeroldGieArticles #CorporateandCommercial #LawFirm #CapeTownLawFirm #LegalAdviceWhenItMatters