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I’ve been asked by several people whether now is the appropriate time to sell your services, or even to cross-sell the other services in your firm. Some lawyers I have talked to have said that they think now would be a good...more
We’re at a unique point in our histories right now – everything seems to be in an upheaval, and our nerves are frayed. Many of us are finally getting to a place that feels like a new normal, but there are still some things...more
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