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Past articles by Shannon:

Are Tax Laws Threatening To Kill The Buzz On Legal Marijuana Sales?

When you are facing large tax bills totaling several million dollars due to Section 280E, you will do odd things to minimize the tax burden. → Read More

The End Of The Race (Part III): Tax Advice, Student Loans, And My True Identity

After all these years, it's time to find out who 'Shannon Achimalbe' really is. → Read More

The End Of The Race: Lessons Learned (Part II)

For many lawyers, a major career goal is to work for a large law firm. But sometimes you won't be able to, and that's just fine. → Read More

The End Of The Race: The Time Has Come To Move On (Part I)

Unfortunately, real life is not like the movies. Shannon Achimalbe's dream Biglaw job never became a reality. → Read More

Lawyers And Their Pursuit Of Happiness

What are the causes of lawyers' unhappiness and are there any realistic ways to improve lawyers' happiness? → Read More

Partnership Lessons From The Baby-Sitters Club And Breaking Bad

Of course, the stories are fictional and overly dramatized so people will read or watch them. → Read More

An Overview On Counseling That Lucky Mega Millions Lottery Winner

To minimize the chances of being exploited, talk to a financial advisor, an accountant, and a lawyer before cashing the ticket. → Read More

Why You Should Not File Your Tax Returns On October 15

Whether you filed on time or if you filed at the last minute, here are a few things you should do between now and the end of the year. → Read More

Justice Brett Kavanaugh Can Make History Again By Hiring Law Clerks Coming From A Wider Range Of Law Schools

Even hiring one clerk every few years from a non-'elite' law school can have a profound impact on the school, its students, and the surrounding legal community. → Read More

I Sympathize With Brett Kavanaugh

All of this grandstanding might bring out some unlikely Kavanaugh supporters who are sympathetic to what has happened to him, his family, and his reputation. → Read More

The Department Of Education Approved A Shockingly Low Number Of Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Applications

It's unconscionable that 99 percent of loan forgiveness applicants have been denied. → Read More

If U.S. News Really Wants To Improve Social Mobility, They Need To Include Tuition In Their Rankings

Including tuition in the rankings would incentivize college administrators to cut costs. → Read More

Clients Want Their Cases Resolved As Soon As Possible

Putting clients first. → Read More

If You Lost Money In Cryptocurrencies, Are You A Victim Of Fraud Or Just A Bad Investor?

Not every shell game is a fraud. → Read More

Virtual Cryptocurrencies Are Being Subjected To Real World Regulations

Lawyers in the industry are in the best position to influence regulators to reduce confusion. → Read More

Is Blockchain Technology The Next Big Thing? Or Will It Fail To Live Up To The Hype?

Wherein a blockchain skeptic opines on blockchain's usefulness. → Read More

For True Solos, Is It Really Necessary To Hire Staff For Your Growing Practice?

Many people are opting for the true solo option, but what happens when there's just too much work to handle? → Read More

The Ghost Of Law School Future Warns A Would-Be Law Student About The Realities Of The Job Market

Think hard before you make the law school leap with potential consequnces that are nondischargeable in bankruptcy. → Read More

Yet Another Access-To-Justice Debate: Has The Legal Profession Reached An Inflection Point?

Hmm, maybe nonlawyer ownership of law firms would help... → Read More

Avvo’s Announces The End Of Its Legal Services Program While Pointing Out What They Really Think About Lawyers

Which group does Avvo think matters more, potential clients or lawyers? → Read More