Lawyers and those working in the legal field have notoriously been known to work long hours to meet the demands of the job. Clients’ well-being and even their livelihood can be determined by the court’s decision, which leaves lawyers with an inordinate amount of responsibility on their shoulders that they may internalize, leading to excessive [...]
The opening credits roll and there sits a gentleman in a well-tailored suit on the phone shouting legal jargon to the person on the other line. He slams the phone down in victory because he successfully negotiated an eight-figure contract for his wealthy client after weeks of stalling from the other party. The scene fades [...]
In February 2021, we were happy to kick off the new year with our newsletter, Lawyer Talk. Can you believe it’s been a year already? It was our intention to bring several new products to the market in 2021. Unfortunately, we did not launch our freelancing platform despite being ready to do so, as we [...]
Self-care has been a trendy topic of discussion over the past two years. Now more than ever, people are experiencing burnout, stress, and unhappiness in their personal and professional lives. Professionally, it has become common to utilise mental health days or wellness days, depending on the company’s policy. According to research conducted by the World [...]
The road to becoming a lawyer isn’t an easy one. Arduous assignments, rigorous testing, and studying in law school help prepare aspiring lawyers for what they will encounter once they graduate and begin practising law; however, as well as working hard, there are many other qualities a good lawyer must possess in order to be [...]
“The aims of sentencing are now considered to be retribution, deterrence and protection, and modern sentencing policy reflects a combination of several or all of these aims. The retributive element is intended to show a public revulsion of the offence and to punish the offender for his wrong conduct. Deterrent sentences are aimed at deterring [...]
With the world of work ever-evolving, platforms like Zoom have taken the professional world by storm. Even in a post-pandemic world, Zoom and similar video conferencing systems will remain prevalent. According to several sources, as many as 65% of companies and organizations will continue to operate at least partially remote, meaning the necessity for video [...]
With the Omicron variant running rampant, travel is once again affected. Here’s what to expect and be aware of if you intend to visit some of these top Caribbean destinations. Aruba: This tiny island is best known for its white sand beaches and near-perfect weather. It features the beauty of the Fofoti trees and [...]
Remote work is here to stay. Whatever becomes of the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing is clear: many professions can operate in a hybrid or solely remote environment. The options for remote work are seemingly limitless, with many small countries and US cities offering incentives to entice remote workers to come live, long-term vacation, or [...]
The call to recycle and conserve energy is not a new phenomenon. Being encouraged to recycle newspapers, glass bottles and soda cans in an effort to keep the earth cleaner should start in childhood. However, with an ever-increasing global population with a high demand for goods and services, large corporations find themselves attempting to [...]
