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‘You Owe Me a Refund’: Readers Report Challenging Their Attorneys’ Bills

by Dennis Beaver | AI, AI - Artificial Intelligence, attorney fees, clients, liability

The article about lawyers billing clients for hours of work that AI did in seconds generated quite a response. One law firm even called a staff meeting to say that they’re exploring how to address the issue. The other angle of the article — lawyers’...

Billed 12 Hours for a Few Seconds of Work: How AI Is Helping Law Firms Overcharge Clients

by Dennis Beaver | AI - Artificial Intelligence, attorney fees, clients, liability

The ability of AI to reduce the time required for certain legal tasks is exposing both the legal profession’s reliance on the billable hour to boost firms’ income and the unrealistic expectations that lawyers face to remain employed. January 13, 2026  • By...

Looking into Leasing Solar Panels? Think Twice

by Dennis Beaver | contracts, liability, Option to Lease

February 20, 2024 • By Dennis Beaver “I am the CEO of an accounting firm that is looking into leasing a solar system for our 8,000-square-foot office building. Some of your articles on solar have been very negative as to leasing options. We have met with solar...

How not to sell your business idea in-house

by Dennis Beaver | business, financial, liability, testimony

May 27, 2022 • By Dennis Beaver “I work for a business strategy firm that encourages input from employees on ways of expanding our menu of services. Every few months we have ‘Pizza and Proposals Day,’ where employees are encouraged to pitch new marketing programs....

When the pest control company damages your property


by Dennis Beaver | business, consumer, contractor, liability

March 2, 2021 • By Dennis Beaver Today’s story will be of special interest to three groups of readers: 1. Anyone who owns a condominium under the management of an HOA, a Home Owners Association. 2. Managers of HOAs. 3. Companies who contract with HOAs and cause damage...

“Sonny, You’d Make a Great Vacuum Cleaner Salesman!”

by Dennis Beaver | business, leadership, liability

August 2, 2019 • By Dennis Beaver “Dennis, I am a workers compensation attorney in Louisville, Kentucky and have a likeable, outgoing client who’s work injury requires that finding a different occupation. His grandmother suggested that he look into becoming a Kirby...
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