Inside Straight
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Litigators, Minority Issues, Racism
In Praise Of Prejudice
What do you say, dear readers -- is this clever marketing and intelligent defense of lawsuits, or offensive bigotry? -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Screw-Ups
4 Ways Associates Screw Up
Former Biglaw partner Mark Herrmann identifies four things that associates should not do. - Sponsored
Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get… -
In-House Counsel, Litigators
In Praise Of Compulsive Nutcases
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann asks: Why do (serious, sophisticated, top-notch) litigators actually do things right, while the rest of the world seemingly doesn't care about deadlines or accuracy?
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In-House Counsel, Litigators
A 16-Page Brief And A 15-Page Limit
What's the magic to making briefs fit page limits? Veteran litigator Mark Herrmann shares some tips. -
Biglaw, Billable Hours, In-House Counsel
When Partners Ask Associates Not To Record Time . . .
What's a poor associate to do? Thoughts from Biglaw partner turned in-house counsel Mark Herrmann. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel
On Answering Questions
Columnist Mark Herrmann offers advice about answering questions in an in-house environment. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Partner Issues
When A Partner Leaves, Will Clients Follow?
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann shares his thoughts on this important question. -
Bonuses, In-House Counsel, Money
An Actual, Anonymous Survey Of In-House Compensation
If you're an in-house lawyer, please take this survey, so we can share the interesting results with you. - Sponsored
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms. -
In-House Counsel, Screw-Ups
3 Faux Pas I've Seen At Beauty Contests
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann tells you what NOT to do if you want to get his business. -
Bonuses, In-House Counsel, Money
A Survey Of In-House Base Pay And Bonuses
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann would like to shed more light on this important topic -- but he needs your help. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Media and Journalism, Partner Issues
What Do In-House Lawyers Read?
If you're trying to reach in-house readers, here are some tips to consider, courtesy of in-house columnist Mark Herrmann. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Partner Issues
'Accommodation Practices' At Law Firms Versus Career Paths In-House
What is an "accommodation practice," and what does being in one mean for your career prospects? In-house columnist Mark Herrmann explains. -
In-House Counsel
'It's Not My Fault! The Client Won't Act!'
According to in-house columnist Mark Herrmann, it's your fault until you either accomplish your task or make it absolutely clear to everyone that you can't and you need help.
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The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
ChatGPT ushers in the age of generative AI – even for law firms.
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Legal AI: 3 Steps Law Firms Should Take Now
If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so…
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use.
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
The rise of remote work has dramatically reshaped the relationship between Lawyers and Law Firms, see how Scale LLP has taken the steps to get…
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Navigating Financial Success by Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Maximizing Firm Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm.
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Depositions, In-House Counsel, Trials
3 Perspectives On Preparing Witnesses
What do we talk about when we talk about "witness prep"? Some thoughts from in-house columnist Mark Herrmann. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel
How To Succeed In The Law -- Using This One Weird Trick!
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann offers a tip for succeeding in the legal profession. -
Blogging, In-House Counsel, Media and Journalism
The Perils Of Publishing
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann uses Hitler jokes to demonstrate the perils of writing for a mass audience. -
In-House Counsel, Litigators, Trials
Why Is The Junior Lawyer Saddled With Direct Exams?
How should courtroom duties be divvied up at trial? Here's what in-house columnist Mark Herrmann thinks. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Partner Issues
The Imminent Capitulation Of Many Big Firms
Is this the year that some Biglaw firms will admit they can't keep up with the rest? Thoughts from in-house columnist Mark Herrmann. -
Biglaw, China, In-House Counsel, Law Firm Mergers
Gobsmacked By Dacheng Dentons
What should we make of the latest mega-merger? Thoughts from in-house columnist Mark Herrmann. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel
Fixed-Fee Deals: 3 Traps For The Unwary
Fixed-fee deals can be great -- but watch out for these possible pitfalls, identified by in-house columnist Mark Herrmann.