Special Report

30-somethings meld experience, focus into new firm

Piskel Yahne Kovarik handles construction, range of business issues

March 28, 2013

While Piskel Yahne Kovarik PLLC, of Spokane, began as a law practice just under a year ago, its three principals joined forces after gaining eight years of experience at established legal firms here. The attorneys, who are all in their mid-30s,

New ABA 'toolkit' promotes gender equity in profession

Women earn 89 percent as much as male peers at nation's top law firms

March 28, 2013

ABA President Laurel Bellows and the American Bar Association's Gender Equity Task Force have introduced what they describe as an innovative new tool in the fight for gender equity in the legal profession.The ABA's Toolkit for Gender Equity in a

Change in law could cause race to the patent office

U.S. system had favored first to invent; new rules give nod to first to submit

March 28, 2013

Bill Jeckle

If you're an inventor, get your racing shoes on. You're going to need to be a lot quicker to get to the U.S. patent office now than you have been in the past. Nearly every country in the world has its own patent laws for protecting inventions on

Cutting down on legalese with software

State bar, WordRake collaborating to offer lawyers editing assistance

March 28, 2013

Business Wire

WordRake LLC, a Seattle-based company that claims to be the creator of the first editing software for lawyers, announced earlier this month that it has entered a strategic alliance with the Washington State Bar Association.WSBA employees have a

Cd'A-based Macomber Law rolls out e-payment option

While others offer credit options, Macomber adds prefunding alternatives

March 28, 2013

Mike McLean

Clients are looking for more convenient payment methods, such as online options, to pay for legal services, says at least one Inland Northwest attorney who is taking steps to accommodate that demand. Macomber Law PLLC, of Coeur d'Alene, has with

Managing Partner Jane Brown steers Paine Hamblen's legal course

Managing partner says Spokane firm aims to expand IT, business, and tax work

March 28, 2013

Jessica Valencia

Jane Brown, who took over last April as managing partner for Spokane-based Paine Hamblen LLP after working more than 20 years with the firm in various roles, says she hopes it continues its track record of bringing on attorneys."It's hard to set

Minimize risks when marketing through social media

Hurdles should be vetted before using popular sites for business promotion

March 28, 2013

J. Michael Keyes

Creating an effective social media advertising campaign is the holy grail of large and small businesses alike. And for good reason. According to a recent study conducted by The Nielsen Company, use of smart phones increased more than 400 during

Large share of Americans don't have wills, study says

Less than half of people age 54 and younger have them, survey results show

March 28, 2013

PR Newswire

Only one in three Americans has a will, says a new survey by FindLaw.com, a legal information website.That means the vast majority of Americans potentially could be leaving legal problems for surviving family members if they should die, a for is

Illinois bar group calls for sweeping law school reforms

Report says young lawyers graduate with debt burden considered 'unsustainable'

March 28, 2013

PR Newswire

The Illinois State Bar Association has released a 53-page report, supported with research and testimony from statewide hearings, that calls for dramatic changes in the way law schools deliver education."The current system of educating law is E.

Shortage of young financial adviser talent said waning

'Top 40 under 40' list honorees foresee influx of budding professionals

March 14, 2013

PR Newswire

The concern over a lack of young financial advisers that has been dominating industry news is becoming less warranted, say two men named to a list of the country's "top 40 under 40" registered investment advisers."Forbes, Cerulli Associates, W.