Category Archives: Outsourced General Counsel

Legal Coaching- Unbundling Legal Services

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What is legal coaching?   Legal coaching, a form of “unbundling legal services”, is the process of contracting a lawyer to assist you with certain parts of your court case.   Lawyers used in these situations provide limited legal advice and assist you with select parts of the legal process that may be confusing or complex in nature. They act very much as a coach in the traditional sports sense, helping you prepare, plan your strategy, and assist in the execution of your legal case. They can do everything from assisting you with the preparation of legal documents to giving you advice on how to best present your case in court.   Who can use legal coaching? The use of legal Read More

Using For Sale by Owner VS. a Real Estate Agent

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When most people hear the term “For Sale by Owner” or “FSBO” they might not know the exact meaning behind it, much less have considered trying out the practice for themselves. We want to explain not only how exactly the process can be done, but also how truly simple, painless, and financially beneficial it can be to homeowners considering selling on their own. In today’s world of advanced technology with the ability to get step-by-step instructions for virtually anything online with just a quick google search, electing to sell something “FSBO” means a lot more accessible do-it-yourself options.  Homeowners today looking to sell have access to much of the same information and resources commonly used by a real estate agent. Beyond Read More

Does Your Company Have a Sexual Misconduct Policy?

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There is no time like the present for companies to review their sexual misconduct policies. The first step in such a review is to take a look at your employee handbook (assuming your company has one).  In the handbook, among other things such as vacation and sick time procedures, your company’s sexual misconduct policies and reporting procedures should be clearly explained.  It simply isn’t enough for an employer to have a blanket policy prohibiting sexual misconduct in the workplace (which should be a given).  You must also have clear procedures for handling workplace harassment claims. What should be included in your policy? -How sexual harassment would be handled within the company. For example, a confidential investigation, no retaliation on the Read More