Practice Pointers
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Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
The Penn Rule
Your time is limited and valuable; don’t waste your time doing something that someone else can do. -
eDiscovery, Litigators, Technology
Let The Rules Guide You In eDiscovery
No matter how long you've been practicing, sit down and read the rules on electronic discovery, comments included. - Sponsored
New Report - Are Small Firms Achieving Their Legal Tech Goals?
In this new report of more than 100 professionals at small and smaller midsize law firms, iManage and Above the Law shed new light on… -
Labor / Employment, Litigators, On The Job
1 Weird Trick to Avoid Sanctions
Courts around the country are rapidly losing patience with boilerplate objections to written discovery requests.
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Boutique Law Firms, Litigators, Small Law Firms
The Jerk Store
Litigators too often take an overly cautious approach and are afraid of making decisions. Don't fall into this trap. -
Boutique Law Firms, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
Good Lawyers Keep Learning
The lawyer who thinks she has nothing left to learn is just a lazy and ineffective advocate. Keep learning. -
Boutique Law Firms, Litigators, Small Law Firms
For Court, Always Dress The Part
Or risk being judged on your appearance, rather than the merits of your case. -
Litigators, Technology, Trials
Trial Lawyers – You're Doing It Wrong
Storytelling methods have come a long way, and so have people's expectations for how they receive information. -
Boutique Law Firms, Small Law Firms
Think Like A Pilgrim: Striking The Right Balance Of Legalese In Client Communications
Take a lesson from the Pilgrims and the spirit of Thanksgiving for better client communications all year long. - Sponsored
The Ethical use of Generative AI
What’s the key to empowering your legal team with the efficiency and insight of AI while protecting the integrity of their work? Read this article… -
Litigators, Trials
5 Litigation Lessons From Joe Jamail's Trial Strategy In Pennzoil v. Texaco
What can trial lawyers learn from the late Joe Jamail's handling of this famous case? -
Boutique Law Firms, Litigators, Small Law Firms
Don't Get Stuck In Your Processes
Try something different now and then... -
Biglaw, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Small Law Firms
Simone Biles, Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, And Practicing Law: More Alike Than You Might Think
"Deliberate practice" is what separates superstars from the merely good, as managing partner Bruce Stachenfeld explains. -
Boutique Law Firms, In-House Counsel, Small Law Firms
Beyond Biglaw: 3 Insights About Boutique-Firm Practice
Aided by technology, smaller firms can compete for the most sophisticated legal work. -
Conferences / Symposia, In-House Counsel
How In-House Lawyers Can Expand The Role Of Non-Lawyers Allied Professionals To Improve Delivery Of Legal Services
The gains from working more closely with these colleagues should not be ignored out of inertia or fear.
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The Ethical use of Generative AI
What’s the key to empowering your legal team with the efficiency and insight of AI while protecting the integrity of their work? Read this article…
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Mitigating M&A Cyber Risk: Pre- & Post-Acquisition Due Diligence
Why M&A cybersecurity due diligence?
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Attention Buyer: Not All Legal AI Models Are Created Equal
Legal Gen AI – Uncover the best solution for your firm.
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How To Maximize Productivity With Westlaw Precision With CoCounsel
Westlaw Precision with CoCounsel helps legal professionals get a faster start to their research. Over time, that added productivity can lead to higher-quality research and…
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New Report - Are Small Firms Achieving Their Legal Tech Goals?
In this new report of more than 100 professionals at small and smaller midsize law firms, iManage and Above the Law shed new light on…
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In-House Counsel, Litigators
A Crash Course On Indemnification And Insurance In Big-Ticket Litigation
It's all about OPM: "Other People's Money." -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Mergers and Acquisitions
5 Tips For Executing Major M&A Transactions
Advice for in-house counsel on how to handle some of the most important events in a company's existence. -
Boutique Law Firms, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
Sometimes, To Get Things Done, You Must Simply Pick Up The Phone
Email alone is not always the most efficient method to communicate, and it does not always provide the most accurate answer. -
Litigators, Practice Pointers, Small Law Firms
Take Your Judges As They Are
Don’t complain about the judge; learn about the judge so you can win for your client. -
Boutique Law Firms, Litigators, Small Law Firms
Trying Cases Is Physical Work
You work your brain as a lawyer, but you work your body, too—or you should, if you want to win. -
Litigators, Practice Pointers
Tips From Steven Skulnik On How Culture Affects International And Domestic Arbitration And Mediation
How will international and domestic arbitration and mediation evolve over the next decade? -
Benchslaps, Litigators
Benchslap Of The Day: Blow Off Preparing A Privilege Log At Your Peril
Preparing a privilege log sucks, but forfeiting attorney-client privilege sucks even more.