Lawyers Weekly Podcast: March 30, 2009

Lawyers Weekly reporters David Frank and Julia Reischel and publisher David Yas talk about the three things lawyers should know this week:  threatening client messages, Twittering jurors, and alimony after age 65. Also, an angry voicemail prompts a discussion about reader feedback. To download the podcast, click here.   Read More →

Ask a Lawyer: Jim Sokolove takes reader questions

Dear Jim – A friend of mine was hurt on the job and got an attorney. He keeps trying to call to get info on the case, but he keeps getting the runaround. Can he switch lawyers? –Frustrated in Framingham Dear Frustrated in Framingham – Despite what comedians say, changing lawyers is not like moving to a different deck chair on... More

7 TIPS for Handling Hiked Credit Card Fees

As if there’s not enough financial turmoil right now, we’ve found that millions of Americans are getting bad news in the mail — their credit card interest rates are skyrocketing. In some cases interest rates are increasing from 6.9% to 24.99%. It’s a financial bombshell, and customers are incensed.... More