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Did you get my email? Let’s talk about Powell v. Cartret

Did you get my email? Let’s talk about Powell v. Cartret. An unpublished opinion from the Court of Appeals often garners little attention. The fact it is unpublished means it is not “controlling legal authority”. The Court’s refusal to make it a published […]

According To Coco Chanel: Professional Dress Code in the Virtual World

Suit up or Unsuit? The professional dress code has undergone significant changes since the onset of the global pandemic. Even before many professionals began working remotely, work attire had relaxed, at times inappropriately so. Now Zoom and other platforms have […]

First Liar Always Loses: The “Brief Series”

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First Liar Always Loses Honesty is the best policy, and when you’re before a judge, it’s your safest bet. In this “Brief Series” episode (only 10 minutes) , Tricia and Sara discuss why lying in the courtroom is a bad […]

Pressing Pause on Your Legal Career with Heather Fuller : Episode 9

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Pressing Pause on Your Legal Career In this episode of Trying 2 Win, Sara Lincoln and Tricia Derr talk with Heather Fuller, a Lincoln Derr attorney and published author. Heather’s professional journey includes passing the bar twice and 10 years […]

The “Brief” Series: Mamaw and the Three-Legged Dog

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Mamaw and the Three-Legged Dog In this insightful bonus episode, Sara and Tricia explore how searching for a scapegoat can backfire. Tricia opens with a funny story from her childhood about her grandmother (Mamaw), her three-legged dog and an invisible […]

OSHA’S Emergency Safety Rule For Healthcare Workers

On June 10, 2021, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) announced the long-awaited issuance of a COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), applicable only to the health care industry. While a specific date has not been set, this standard becomes effective and […]