"But we've always done it this way!" could be the slogan of many law firms. Here are 12 examples of status quo thinking and suggestions to counter these comfortable but ultimately risky patterns.

People who disagree with their real estate assessment can petition local boards of review for relief. The author explains how to do so and discusses recent statutory changes and case law having to do with timing and access.

Many forms of relief for noncitizens convicted of deportable criminal offenses have been eliminated while the number of offenses that trigger an immigration consequence has expanded. Despite these changes, defense lawyers can still provide vigorous, effective counsel to noncitizen clients.