The Handbook of Law Firm Mismanagement for the 21st Century.

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Arnold B. Kanter is a lawyer who is a consultant to law firms on management and hiring issues. At least, that's who he is when he's not delving into the problems facing the farcical fantasy firm of Fairweather, Winters & Sommers.

Kanter has recently published his latest practice parody, entitled The Handbook of Law Firm Mismanagement for the 21st Century. Kanter once again takes a lighthearted look at the profession through the eyes of the imaginary firm.

In his book, the Fairweather lawyers consider the advantages of merging and of going virtual; they bicker over a firm Web site in front of a morning talk show audience; and they try to understand...