Updating Your Engagement Letter: What Needs to Be in It in 2026

Updating Your Engagement Letter: What Needs to Be in It in 2026

An engagement letter can be one of the least exciting documents in a law firm. It can also be one of the most important. It establishes the relationship between the firm and the client, sets expectations, explains how the engagement will operate and helps prevent...
What to Do If You Suspect a Staff Member Is Mishandling Client Funds

What to Do If You Suspect a Staff Member Is Mishandling Client Funds

Trust money is different from almost every other type of money that moves through a law firm. It does not belong to the practice. It is money being held on behalf of clients or other people, and with that comes a significant responsibility to ensure it is received,...