Research shows lack of transparency is a top concern for law firm clients.

According to market research by Legal Futures, a lack of fee transparency is among the top issues driving clients to hate their lawyers. Way back in 2013, Legal Futures published an eye-opening article that is worth revisiting. In the article, the British legal marketing research firm explained that after conducting 48 interviews, they discovered that clients...

Illinois: Marijuana Consumers Still Face Discrimination in Family Court

BY JAYE R. LINDSAY, CROSSROAD LEGAL POSTED ON FEBRUARY 19, 2021 on NORML.ORG Featured on NORML.ORG By now most people are aware that Illinois passed sweeping legislation in 2019, which decriminalized cannabis for recreational use. The law also contains provisions to prevent discrimination in certain legal proceedings. But the anti-discrimination provision is not being widely followed by...

How Much is My Auto Accident Worth?

Car Accident First, it is worth noting that most people come to an attorney's office with lots of questions. But many of those questions are generally about things that have little to do with money. While people do not generally talk to a lawyer just to get money, it can certainly become a big...

Prosecutorial Racism Creates Criminals

Ask most people, and they'd say the purpose of a prosecutor is to “punish” or “prosecute” criminals who break the law. But what if I told you that a significant population of prosecutors across the country do not see their role that way. In fact, many prosecutors become numb and...