Author Archives: Jill Snitcher McQuain


Taxing Legal Services

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Jill Snitcher McQuain

The Governor’s proposed budget (HB 59) includes a new 5% state service tax on a host of professional services deemed non-essential – including legal services.  The Columbus Bar is reviewing the proposal and the possible effects it may have on … Continue reading →

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2013 Virtual Food Drive

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Jill Snitcher McQuain

Today, I visited the Mid-Ohio Foodbank in preparation for the 2013 Law Firm Challenge virtual food drive. While I’m embarrassed to say today was the first time I have been to their “new” facility since its opening in 2009, I … Continue reading →

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Legal Zoom going public

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Jill Snitcher McQuain

Interesting developments that will undoubtedly have an impact on the future of the profession – admittedly it may affect some practice areas more than others. This article asserts that Legal Zoom’s success is grounded in the fact that many are … Continue reading →

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The New Normal

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Jill Snitcher McQuain

Fascinating; and maybe slightly overdue.  A cyber-based law school is in the works, according to this ABA Journal article. It’s an intersting approach, and I’m glad to see that new models are being tried to adapt to current market forces. … Continue reading →

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What’s next for the Franklin County Commerical Docket?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jill Snitcher McQuain

According to reports in The Columbus Dispatch yesterday, a decision is imminent on the fate of the commerical courts docket in Franklin County.  A task force has recommended to the Supreme Court that these specialized dockets become permanent, but there appears … Continue reading →

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Y?

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Jill Snitcher McQuain

Lightbulb! I just realized what makes me so uncomfortable with social media. As lawyers, we are sort of trained to not express an opinion about things – just focus on the facts, lest others attribute our opinion about a particular … Continue reading →

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Are Law Schools Turning Out Practice-Ready Lawyers?

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Jill Snitcher McQuain

Two law professors are suggesting that law schools create law firms to give students hands-on experience over the course of 3 – 6 years after law school to make them more practice-ready. Interesting concept.  I suspect law students would resist … Continue reading →

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Does It Matter Who Tracks Law School Graduation Employment Rates?

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Jill Snitcher McQuain

Here’s an interesting article outlining a “situation” brewing between NALP and the ABA about the reporting of post-law school employment data. I get where both sides are coming from, and it will certainly be an ineresting issue to follow. However, I … Continue reading →

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New Supreme Court Rule Requires Court Interpreters

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Jill Snitcher McQuain

Effective January 1, 2013, a new Supreme Court Rule will require courts to hire a certified foreign language or sign language interpreter.  This is something the Court has been working toward for a few years.  While this may have financial … Continue reading →

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Another Gloomy Article about New Law School Grads

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Jill Snitcher McQuain

I’ve been reading a lot of articles lately blasting law schools and the ABA for turning out more supply than demand.  (Check out today’s New York Times, for example.)  While the articles all make valid points worth talking about, and I … Continue reading →

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