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Sep 6, 2010 / Announcements

SPU Classes in August …And Much More!

A lot of people may just be heading off to school now that fall is here, but August at SPU was a month full of learning opportunities!

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Aug 30, 2010 / Announcements

Why Raising Legal Fees Is Not The Answer to A Bad Business Plan

There are times to raise legal fees, decrease legal fees or leave legal fees alone while revamping how services are delivered.  The U.S. Post Office is an example of what NOT to do. Nearly two months ago, this article on the financial crisis facing the U.S. Postal Service caught my eye (and do the read [...]

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Aug 30, 2010 / Announcements

Faculty Announcement – Jerry Saperstein

Jerry Saperstein is a computer forensics expert and e-discovery strategist. He will teach a course called “E-discovery Basics” at Solo Practice University™.

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Aug 23, 2010 / Announcements

Faculty Announcement – Roman Matatov

Roman Matatov is a Forensic Accountant and Business Appraiser. He will teach a course called "Principles of Financial Forensics" at Solo Practice University®. Roman Zaurovich Matatov is a Forensic Accountant and Business Appraiser, specializing in business and intellectual property disputes. Mr. Matatov’s practice also includes appraising intangible assets, intellectual properties and business interests; commercial and [...]

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Aug 16, 2010 / Announcements

What is 'Technology Etiquette?' You'd Better Learn.

An old post/column I wrote -  e-mail etiquette (or lack thereof) and the impact on clients – led me to check out other technologies which, without policies regarding their use, offend clients and people in general.  There was a great archived article in Missed Manners which discusses the impact of poor etiquette when using Blackberries, [...]

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Aug 3, 2010 / News

SPU Classes in July…and More!

July has been a hot month – in more ways than one! Check out all the "hot" classes from our faculty.

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Jul 26, 2010 / Announcements

The ABA: Friend, Foe or…Simply Irrelevant for the Solo?

Wow.  I go away for a vacation and all hell breaks loose! (only kidding) But during my vacation week when my big and little guys were asleep after an exhausting day at the beach I learned of Carolyn Elefant's post on MyShingle.com letting loose on the ABA as an 'organization' (not it's volunteers or staff).  [...]

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Jul 26, 2010 / News

Pictures From the First Official SPU Metro New York Meetup

On Thursday, July 15th, the first official Solo Practice University Meetup took place in New York City. Present were six of our students.

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Jul 14, 2010 / Announcements

SPU Classes in June …and much more!

Weather aside, classes are definitely on-going over at SPU and you can enjoy from the comfort of your computer!

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Jul 12, 2010 / Announcements

Did You Know You Could Collect Unemployment Compensation While Starting Your Solo Practice?

Many states are now offering continued unemployment benefits while you start up your own business.  This means for those who have been laid off permanently and eligible for unemployment, you can now direct your energies towards starting your solo practice while still receiving your unemployment checks. To receive benefits, you must be able and available [...]

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