Iowa 101 Elimination

Under Iowa law, you can expunge or expunge three types of criminal records: 1. Possession of alcohol under the legal age (PAULA), which are also known as juvenile-in-possession convictions (i.e., PMI), may be expunged pursuant to Iowa Code 123.47, provided 2 years have passed from the time of conviction and you have received no new citations (not including simple moving […]

Five great ways to have more fun at work

According to Bob Pike, author of “The Fun Minute Manager,” bosses should strive to create an office culture that is fun, productive, and profitable. He adds that having fun at work reduces employee turnover, increases creativity and innovation, and is good for the bottom line. A fun work environment is one in which formal and informal activities occur regularly that […]

Write Your Family History: 50 Questions To Ask Your Parents Or Grandparents Before They Die

Nobody expected it. While soaking in his hot tub, my healthy 87-year-old father-in-law slipped, fell, and broke a rib. He started internal bleeding that the doctors couldn’t stop. Within two weeks, Gene was gone. Fortunately, we had taken the time a few months earlier to record Gene’s life story, and we discovered some surprising facts. He was a semi-professional baseball […]

What is your training method?

How do you explain coaching to your potential clients? I’m not talking about the people you meet at networking events. How do you explain coaching to potential clients when you have a free session or a sample session with them? Do you have a system for explaining what coaching is and what you will do with your prospects if they […]

Pre-Prepared Legal Documents – Why "Canned" Documents can get you canned

Watching the commercials on television late at night can be a great education for the estate planning attorney. It seems every channel has a pre-made or “canned” mailer of legal documents to “save you the cost of hiring a high-priced lawyer”: “Save thousands of dollars with our easy-to-fill form.” (insert type of document: wills, trusts, powers of attorney, deeds, etc.)!” […]

How to renew your passport at the UK Embassy in Thailand

UK passport holders who are in Thailand when their passports expire will need to go to the British Embassy in Bangkok to renew their passports and allow around ten (10) working days for processing. The British Embassy in Thailand is located at Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan in Bangkok, and accepts applications for UK passport renewals from 9:00am to 11:00am. Processing […]

Lawyer survey suggests clients are unrealistic about what lawyers can accomplish for them

In my national survey of lawyers, lawyers report that clients often have unrealistic expectations or misperceptions about “what lawyers can do and what they can actually accomplish for their client.” In general, the attorneys who responded to the survey felt that too many, perhaps too many, clients expected their attorney to be able to resolve any problem at minimal cost […]

The best corporate gift ideas for your business

Corporate gifts have become the norm in this fast-paced, daunting and competitive business environment. From giving employees the perfect birthday gifts to sending corporate gifts on special occasions to clients and managers, businessmen like you are always looking for the best gift ideas. Here’s a rundown on how to invest in thoughtful gifts so recipients feel respected and appreciated. Corporate […]

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