Urine Protein Leak: He is spilling protein (p) in his urine and that needs to be quantified with a 24 hour urine for creatinine clearance and protein. Blood work will need to be taken to see if he has p due to diabetes, or some glomerular disease of the kidney.
It has now been held, by the majority in the Supreme Court, that LPP should not be extended to communications in connection with advice given by non-lawyers, even where the advice is legal advice which the non-lawyer is qualified to give.
The biggest difference between a non-equity partner and of counsel is that a non-equity partner is someone who shows the ambition and drive to potentially be an equity partner. They generally have interpersonal skills, are willing to work very hard and also have good legal skills. A law firm like Skadden may pay an of counsel attorney $375,000 a year and bill the same attorney out at $750 an hour. 2  They are happy to do this all day long because it is profitable for them and gives the of counsel attorney enough security to remain happy.