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RIP Adam Smith
Born in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, 5 June1732. Died in Edinburgh July 17, 1790 at age 67. Had he lived to today he would have been 293. read more +Summer Reading List 2024
In keeping with our tradition at Adam Smith, Esq. of publishing a summertime diversion in the form of a selective list of what we’ve been reading lately, herewith the 2024 installment. Two novels one collection of short stories, and two nonfiction volumes--one...
Canongate Kirkyard, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Adam Smith died today, July 17, in 1790, in Edinburgh. He was 67. His gravesite is in Canongate Kirkyard on the "Royal Mile," Edinburgh's most famous street by far, which runs from from Edinburgh Castle. the highest point in town, down to Holyroodhouse (or Holyrood...
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Why Does Intake Matter? It’s the Future of your Firm
This column is by Janet Stanton, Partner, Adam Smith, Esq. At far too many law firms, client or matter intake consists of a perfunctory credit and conflicts check, and you’re off to the races. This forfeits the opportunity to intentionally and purposefully manage the...
Happy Birthday, Adam Smith!
Today he would be 301; born Kirkcaldy, Scotland, June 5, 1723. user:kilnburn Wikimedia Commons