IN THIS MODERN AGE, books are rarely read from beginning to end. They are read in parts. People see sections that directly speak to where they are right now, flip to that section and they indulge. That is not a complaint. That is good. We're busy. And there are certain insights and passages of guidance that we just need now. Therefore, I've designed this book to be more of a resource guide––one you can come back to over and over to get what you need when you need it. I've tried my best to ...

Law firms have evolved exponentially over the last few decades, and today it requires far more than legal skills for firms to operate efficiently, fulfil client demands, give back to their communities and, ultimately, succeed. As a result, specialist roles beyond fee-earning have been created and more continue to emerge as technology advances and competition intensifies. They are a crucial part of future-proofing law firms and there is growing recognition of the respect and value they dese...

The role of the professional support lawyer (PSL) first emerged in the early- to mid-1990s amongst London's Magic Circle, and quickly became essential for mid-size and even smaller firms. However, this golden period for the PSL came to an abrupt end with the global financial crisis and the subsequent recession, which rocked the legal landscape; the greatest shockwaves were inevitably felt by legal support teams, as many firms sought to maintain profitability by shifting their focus to fee-...

In the annals of literature, Friedrich Schiller's "Suppressed Poems" stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of free expression. Written during a time of political and social upheaval, these poems were deemed too incendiary for publication, their words deemed a threat to the established order. Now, in this unabridged edition, Schiller's suppressed verses are unleashed, revealing a poet's unwavering commitment to truth, justice, and the power of the human spirit. Prepare to be ignit...