Personal Finance
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Small Law Firms
Solos And Small Firm Lawyers: What’s In Your Wallet? (Part III)
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Small Law Firms
Solos And Small Firm Lawyers: What’s In Your Wallet? (Part II)
It’s time to update our data. - 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. -
Law Schools
11 Years After Default, I Am Now Free Of Private Educational Debt
Default is not the end of the world, it just really badly burns.
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Law Schools, Student Loans
Will You Ever Be Able To Pay Off Your Law School Debt?
Lawyers loaded with loans weigh in, and some are unusually optimistic. -
Job Searches, Wall Street
10 Things To Know About Consumer Financial Regulatory Practice
The relative newness of many consumer finance regulations makes for an interesting practice area. -
Lawyerly Lairs, Real Estate, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Lawyerly Lairs: Justice Neil Gorsuch's House, On The Market For $1.7 Million
This house is handsome and conservative -- just like its owner, Justice Neil "Silver Fox" Gorsuch. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 06.07.17
* Ben Wittes on James Comey’s prepared testimony (which he’ll deliver tomorrow): “the most shocking single document compiled about the official conduct of the public duties of any President since the release of the Watergate tapes.” [Lawfare]
* Could the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program be eliminated — retroactively? Thoughts from Professor Gregory Crespi. [SSRN]
* The California Supreme Court appears less than enthused about a ballot measure that would compel the courts to decide death penalty cases more quickly. [How Appealing]
* Behind every great bestseller is… a tiger mother? How Amy Chua mentored J.D. Vance, author of Hillbilly Elegy (affiliate link). [The Atlantic]
* Picking up on Shannon Achimalbe’s post from earlier today, here’s additional financial advice for young lawyers. [SoFi]
* Legal technology is a godsend — but what do you do when problems arise? [Reboot Your Law Practice]
* Mark your calendars: one week from today, on June 14 in San Francisco, it’s the Battle of the (Law Firm) Bands! [Family Violence Appellate Project]
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Money, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners, Student Loans
The Financial Trifecta: How To Deal With Student Loans, Retirement Savings, And A Mortgage
Everyone's priorities and circumstances are different, but here are some general pointers. - Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How to best leverage generative AI as an early adopter with ethical use. -
Law Schools, Money, Student Loans
In Response To Defenders Of The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Public interest work is important, but PSLF is not the best way to promote such service. -
Law Schools, Money, Student Loans
The Ten-Year Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Is Abusive And Should Be Eliminated
Something is seriously wrong when people are choosing their careers based on the amount of loan forgiveness. -
Federal Government, Money, Politics
Trump White House Lawyers: How Much Are They Worth? (Part 3)
One of these legal eagles has a nine-figure fortune. -
Federal Government, Money, Politics
Trump White House Lawyers: How Much Are They Worth? (Part 2)
Meet a Biglaw associate (not partner) who earned more than $800,000 last year. -
Student Loans
You Can't Rely On Your Student Loan Servicer To Tell You The Truth
Your loan servicer doesn't care about you. Shocker!
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Are Small Firms Going Big On Legal Tech?
Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
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Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
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Federal Government, Money, Politics
Trump White House Lawyers: How Much Are They Worth? (Part 1)
Some of these lawyers are rich; others, not so much. -
Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Retire With $3 Million at 30, Start A Law Practice
With stories like this, the concept of having a year in savings before starting a firm doesn't seem all that intimidating. -
Federal Judges, Money, Neil Gorsuch, SCOTUS, Supreme Court
Judge Neil Gorsuch: What's His Net Worth?
It's pretty, pretty sizable -- although it falls far short of Judge Merrick Garland's. -
Family Law, Health Care / Medicine, Kids
All I Want For Christmas Is A Baby (Via Surrogacy)
How much does it cost to have a baby through surrogacy, and why is it so expensive? -
Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
5 Year-End Planning Tips For The Procrastinating Attorney
While year-end planning is important, it does not have to be a multi-day ordeal, as Shannon Achimalbe explains. -
Biglaw, Money, Old People, Partner Issues
Which Biglaw Firms Have The Biggest And Best 401(k) Plans?
One firm -- guess which one -- has a plan with an average account balance of $2.1 million. -
Boutique Law Firms, Money, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: Making Your Points (Or: Some Tips About Credit-Card Rewards)
How can you make the most out of your credit-card spending points?