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JW Way Fundamental #4: Walk in your clients’ shoes  “See the world from their perspective. Empathize by understanding their fears and concerns and showing you care. Ask, “If I were in their shoes, what would I want to know and how would I want to be treated?” The underlying skill to achieve this JW Way fundamental is empathy.  Back in law school, w...

In a few days it will be Thanksgiving.  And, in 2023, it seems like it will be celebrated in a world gone crazy. When I was thinking about writing about being thankful or expressing gratitude, I looked back to my posts from the week of Thanksgiving in prior years. I can’t say it better, so here is my annual blog for the week of Thanksgiving. This is a good time...

A recent experience reminded me why preparation matters to all of us heading into an important meeting, presentation, or even a networking event. I called a client to set up time to prepare for an essential meeting. The client didn’t understand why we needed to meet and thought we would just meet with the opposing parties and see what they had to say. Even though...

As discussed in my previous article, recent guidance from the Copyright Office and subsequent judicial opinions supporting the Office’s position have made it clear that purely AI-generated works are not protectable by copyright. One of the primary principles underlying this view is the high value placed on human creativity. Copyright law is aimed, first and forem...

I recently read a quote that said something along the lines of anyone living at the edge of their comfort zone has imposter syndrome and if they don’t, they need to go further. The point, of course, is to continually push yourself further and harder, to always be striving for more. If you’re comfortable you may remain so for a time, but someone will come along,...

We all experience inevitable setbacks and unforeseen challenges in various aspects of our lives. Much like weather patterns, disappointments are unpredictable and can come unexpectedly. These disappointments can manifest in personal relationships, career pursuits, or even everyday activities, causing you to feel frustration, sadness, or disillusionment. Weathering ...

What:  New Approaches for Insurance Leaders The conference will include evolving coverage and litigation issues and cutting-edge responses, regulatory perspective to frequent catastrophic losses, industry trends as well as practical tools and resources.  The I-3 provides attendees with the opportunity to network with top insurance industry leaders and others at...

In an amendment to the Safeguards Rule of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), which was officially announced on October 27, 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will mandate that a wide array of nonbank financial institutions report instances of unauthorized acquisition of unencrypted, personally identifiable, nonpublic financial information pertaining to more t...

On October 19, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) unveiled a proposed rule to implement Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act. This section mandates that entities subject to it should provide consumers access to information about financial products or services they have acquired from these entities, in accordance with rules set by the bureau. The p...

Following curiosity in your profession or work can be transformative, leading to innovation, personal growth, and ultimately, success. Curiosity is the engine of learning, driving you to explore new ideas, technologies, and methodologies. It often leads to you asking the right questions, challenging existing norms, and finding unconventional solutions to complex pr...