by RG | Jul 31, 2026 | above the law
Courtney Teasley, a criminal trial attorney turned certified business coach, author, and speaker, joins me to talk about the case that shaped her career: her own mother’s, overcharged as a drug seller instead of a user. Courtney traces how that experience, and a...
by RG | Jul 31, 2026 | above the law
Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out these stories and more at How Appealing. “U.S. Revives Obscure Court in Bid to Deport Afghan Woman; The case is a...
by RG | Jul 31, 2026 | legal matters
One of the most common questions people ask after a domestic violence arrest in Florida is whether the alleged victim can “drop the charges.” Many people assume that because the alleged victim called the police or made the initial report, they also have the power to...
by RG | Jul 31, 2026 | Law.com
“you need an enormous work ethic. That’s non-negotiable. You can’t ask people to go the extra mile if you’re not willing to go further yourself. But even more important than that is genuinely caring about the people around you. Not as a...
by RG | Jul 31, 2026 | above the law
Lawyers speak for a living. Whether addressing a judge, questioning a witness, negotiating with opposing counsel, presenting at a CLE, speaking to a client, or giving a keynote address, your ability to communicate verbally often determines your effectiveness more than...
