‘Goliath’: An Interview With Lawyer And Writer Jonathan Shapiro
A former federal prosecutor and Kirkland & Ellis alum talks about his latest TV project.
The Dan Markel Case: Insights From Wendi Adelson’s Novel
Wendi Adelson's novel sheds (chilling) light on her marriage to the late Dan Markel.
Opus 2 Steps Up Its AI Game With Acquisition Of A Legal Tech Startup
With the addition of Uncover’s technology, the litigation software is delivering rapid innovation.
Judge Richard Posner On SCOTUS: ‘The Supreme Court Is Awful’
Judge Posner thinks that only two justices are qualified to sit on the high court.
Lawyers Are Basically Paid Liars
In retrospect, maybe he would've been nicer.
This Day In Legal History
A big, big anniversary!
Making Big Bucks In Legal Writing
A most profitable venture...
AI Is Killing Legal’s Billable Hour. It’s Also Repeating Its Worst Mistake
Law firms and legal departments are writing the future of the profession in separate rooms. What happens when they actually work together?
Stop Avoiding Social Media — Use It to Win
Ignore social media at your peril in litigation and trial.
Standard Of Review: ‘Infamy’ Is A Novel That Will Live In Ordinariness
Tanenbaum is a very experienced trial lawyer, and the novel’s courtroom scenes are excellent.
Old Lady Lawyer: It’s Not Just Talk
Rudeness, nasty emails and faxes (does anyone fax anymore?), snarky texts, whatever the written medium, society has lost its manners.
Non-Sequiturs: 09.19.16
* Surprise, surprise. The federal government isn't such a great steward of the Trail of Tears. [AP] * Litigator and writer Jonathan Shapiro speaks with Deborah Kalb about his novel Deadly Force (affiliate link) and his latest legal TV show, Goliath, which premieres next month. [Books Q&As] * Thoughts on fixing our broken government from Philip K. Howard, Covington partner turned author and reform advocate. [Wall Street Journal] * The biggest scams you need to know about, before it is too late. [Pawn Hero] * How to get juries to feel an acquittal in their gut. [Katz Justice] * American history is owed to booze. [Law and More]
AI Is Reshaping Legal Practice—But Tools Aren’t The Real Differentiator.
Explore the mindset, cultural shifts, and training strategies that define the AI‑savvy lawyer, revealing why human judgment, standardized competence, and integrated learning—not technology alone—will shape the future of the profession.
Sometimes It Pays Off To Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone
Know this tidbit about a lawyer turned famous author?
Standard Of Review: ‘The Ugly’ Is A Challenging Read But An Effective Law School Satire
If you are looking for insightful law school satire, consider reading The Ugly.
Non-Sequiturs: 09.08.16
* Jeremy Blachman and Cameron Stracher's satire on legal education, The Curve (reviewed here and here), is being developed for television by NBC. [Variety] * Netflix is doubling down on legal documentaries; now they are taking on the Amanda Knox case. [Huffington Post] * Exploring the legal issues in a classic Star Trek episode. [The Legal Geeks] * Which law school classes will actually predict your success at the bar exam? [TaxProf Blog] * What are the repercussions for Donald Trump after more information is revealed surrounding his interactions with Florida Attorney General, Pam Bondi? [Salon] * Greta Van Susteren left Fox News -- will there be legal action? [Law and More]
The Grace Of A Criminal Defense Lawyer
Brian Stolarz saved a man's life while you were billing some corporate client.
Old Lady Lawyer: The Value of Presence
Interviewing skills are critical and many millennials are very uncomfortable about conversations, preferring to text and/or email, but that's an essential skill to avoid being a commodity.