Old People
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Federal Judges, Old People, Richard Posner, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Judge Richard Posner Rips On SCOTUS, Oldsters -- And No, He's Not A Troll
Judge Posner believes there's "no need for octogenarians" on the Supreme Court. -
Immigration, Justice
Trump Administration Decides Grandparents Aren't Real Family
If I didn't know better, I'd say the administration enjoys getting sued and losing. - Sponsored
Why Do AI And Legal Professionals Make The Perfect Partnership?
For many legal departments, generative AI is the technology they’ve been waiting for. -
Biglaw, Partner Issues
Marty Lipton Of Wachtell Lipton: Age 85 And Still Going Strong
Early birthday wishes to Marty Lipton!
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In-House Counsel, Labor / Employment, Old People, On The Job
Keeping Your Ageism In Check
This is a significant issue in the in-house world, where it's harder to know exactly how old your colleagues are. -
Labor / Employment, Old People, On The Job
Should Men Use Botox? Ask The Thirtysomethings Who Want To Look Young Again
Ageism in the workplace is unabashedly rampant, employment lawyer Richard Cohen notes -- and it's against the law. -
Boutique Law Firms, Litigators, Small Law Firms
Young And In Law: How Being A Young Attorney Has Its Advantages And Disadvantages
Experience is a double-edged sword: great when utilized correctly, but destructive when taken for granted. -
General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Job Searches
From Doghouse To In-House
Being corporate counsel is a more coveted position than in dinosaur days -- and with good reason. -
Old People, Women's Issues
The Employability Of Older Women Has Struck A Nerve
“Women of a certain age” have encountered and still encounter bias in our profession. - Sponsored
Generative AI In Legal Work — What’s Fact And What’s Fiction?
Zach Warren from the Thomson Reuters Institute discusses the potential and the pitfalls. -
Old People, Women's Issues
Are Older Women 'Unemployable'?
Trying to change the invisible, unattractive, undesirable and unemployable view that many people have of older women lawyers is fruitless and hopeless. -
Old People, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
On The Longevity Of Supreme Court Justices
Should we have 18-year term limits for the members of SCOTUS? -
Funny Headlines, Screw-Ups
The Best Lawyer Excuses
While excuses may not work all of the time, some of the time, or even none of the time, they are endlessly entertaining. -
Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners, Technology
Why Millennial Lawyers Are Not the Worst
Some counter-generalizations about how millennials are actually going to be a good group of lawyers. -
Labor / Employment, Old People
Why Are Some Employees Called Such Horrible Things?
Things look pretty grim -- besides the approaching reaper himself.
Sponsored
Generative AI In Legal Work — What’s Fact And What’s Fiction?
AI’s Impact On Law Firms Of Every Size
Why Do AI And Legal Professionals Make The Perfect Partnership?
Sponsored
Law Firms Now Have A Choice In Their Document Comparison Software
How Transactional Lawyers Can Better Serve (And Maintain) Their Clients
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Legal Ethics, Old People
'Alternative Facts' Are Nothing New For Lawyers
What about the client who stubbornly sticks to her version of the facts when it’s clear she is using alternative facts? -
Old People
No Bones About It
Wish bone, funny bone, backbone, essential skeletal parts for lawyers who want to have any career longevity. -
Labor / Employment, On The Job
Tech Startups: 'Digital Sweatshop With Snacks'?
Four takeaways about age discrimination, from employment lawyer Richard B. Cohen. -
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Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 01.09.17
[caption id="attachment_443453" align="alignright" width="300"] Jeff Sessions (Generated by JG JPEG Library)[/caption]* Department of Justice lawyers dish on the prospect of working for Jeff Sessions. [GQ]
* The red carpet is as good a place as any for issue spotting. [The Fashion Law]
* After being bullied by Donald Trump, Khizr Khan is using his notoriety to rail against Jeff Sessions. [Huffington Post]
* Some people have their panties in a knot over the letter 1,000+ law profs sent opposing the nomination of Jeff Sessions. [TaxProf Blog]
* Advice for older lawyers searching for new work. [Law and More]
* California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye on what you really need to know before practicing before the state’s high court. [Daily Journal]
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Technology
When Generations Butt Heads Over Tech
Oftentimes, this divide -- caused by generational rifts, firm size, and practice areas -- can seem insurmountable. -
In-House Counsel, Old People
I Grow Old. . . I Grow Old. . . I Shall Wear The Bottoms of My Trousers Rolled
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann tackles the topic of aging.