Bar Associations
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Technology
When Bar Associations Innovate, Everyone Wins
As we emerge into a 'new normal' on the other side of the pandemic, it's imperative for bar associations to be willing to pivot and innovate. -
Government
California Bar Likely To Get Higher Lawyer Fee Approved, But Also Face Greater Oversight
Lawmakers want to make the agency go through the state budget process. - Sponsored
Are Small Firms Going Big On Legal Tech?
Please help us benchmark your firm against your peers through this (always) brief and anonymous survey and enter for a chance to win a $250… -
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Courts
Supreme Court Poised To Gut Legal Profession In At Least 30 States Because 'Freedom'
If there's one phrase that defines living under the current Court it's "this is why we can't have nice things." -
Law Schools
Asked And Answered: What Benefits Would You Like Bar Associations To Offer?
Bar associations big and small have struggled with membership levels, but adding benefits like these could help them out. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 09.11.18
* When the economy tanks again next year, will Biglaw be ready? [Law360]
* Lawyers are now using Janus to strike down mandatory bar fees. Let’s just watch everything burn. [National Law Journal]
* For lawyers, Boston is the new Houston. [American Lawyer]
* Jeff Sessions straying as close to the line as he can in telling immigration judges to just ignore legal defenses and deport people on sight. [Courthouse News Service]
* A thorough analysis of White House statements on immigration law. It turns out they don’t have any idea what they’re talking about. [Forbes]
* “There she is/a $100K suit over legal fees…” Miss America sued by Fox Rothschild. [Press of Atlantic City]
* John Bolton’s now attacking the International Criminal Court. If you had that on your official “Erosion of International Norms Bingo Card,” then congratulations. [NPR]
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Small Law Firms
The One Place Where Solos And Small Firms Go To Hire Their Staff -- And Hire Often
The struggle is real for those who are looking for a job, but social media platforms offer some hope. -
Legal Ethics
Lawyer Uses Fake Bar Associations As A Business Venture
Let's watch the lawyer fight unravel! - Sponsored
Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar on April 10th, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm. -
Small Law Firms
Which Professional Organizations Should You Join In 2018?
Researching which organizations to join (and quit) can be one of the best ways to productively use your time and money for the upcoming year. -
Technology
Technology Competence For Lawyers: How Bar Associations Are Stepping Up
What would you expect from your local bar association's technology and law practice committee? -
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Drinking, Drugs
Maybe Not The Best Choice For A Bar Association Event...
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Biglaw, Conferences / Symposia, Minority Issues
NAPABA President And Managing Partner Cyndie Chang Aims To Continue Her Family's Legacy of Community Building
Inspiration and advice from a leader in the Asian-American bar and a Biglaw firm.
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How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
Are Small Firms Going Big On Legal Tech?
Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
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Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
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Social Media, Technology
State And National Bar Leaders Needed In Online Discussion
Bar association leaders are largely absent from the online discussion about the future of legal services. -
Social Media, Social Networking Websites
State Bars: Stop Being Stodgy And Boring
State Bars need to up their social media game to engage with their members. -
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Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Don't Wait For Opportunities, Create Them
If you want to find success as a law student or new lawyer, you can't wait for opportunities -- you have to create them. -
Small Law Firms
Bar Association Meetings: Worth It Or Why Bother?
Are bar association events worth it when no one is reimbursing you and you’re forgoing billable hours? -
Job Searches, Small Law Firms
Back In The Race: Joining Bar Associations In Search of Employment
When you're looking for an attorney job, it's not what you know, and it's not who you know. It's who knows what you know. -
Canada, Environment / Environmental Law, Litigators
The View From Up North: Has The CBA Crossed The Line?
Is the Canadian Bar Association sticking its nose where it doesn't belong?