Don’t Be A Jerk, Don’t Be *That* In-House Counsel
Don't be a gunner at the office. Shut that behavior down ASAP.
‘NYU Law’ Grad Hurls Racial Epithets On Subway… Earns Bowl Of Soup To The Face
The worst law school exam issue spotter ever.
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.
How Can You Tell Someone’s An Attorney? Don’t Worry, We’ll Let You Know
Do we as attorneys play the "I'm a lawyer" card too often, in a way that alienates our colleagues?
Nevertheless, We Persist
Women lawyers, like women in politics, must keep pushing until we are heard.
Non-Sequiturs: 05.17.17
* Congratulations to Erwin Chemerinsky, the next dean of Berkeley Law! [How Appealing] * Speaking of deans, this Yale dean -- note, not a dean at the law school -- "loves diversity, except for ‘white trash.’" [Instapundit] * The latest entrant into the FBI director sweepstakes: former senator Joe Lieberman, now senior counsel at one of Donald Trump's "go-to" law firms, Kasowitz Benson. [Newsweek] * "Americans like piece of paper? I have piece of paper!" [Althouse] * In case you were wondering, "Did Rosie O'Donnell ever study constitutional law?" [NewsBusters] * Legal nerds, let's get ready to rumble! Professor Gerard Magliocca asks: "Is Justice Story overrated?" [Concurring Opinions] * Shearman & Sterling partner (and podcaster) Richard Hsu is joining the Major leagues -- legal recruiting firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, that is. [LinkedIn] * Randy Maniloff interviews celebrated lawyer/author Scott Turow, whose new book, Testimony (affiliate link), just came out. [Coverage Opinions] * An argument in favor of protecting your cellphone with your thumbprint and a password. [Katz Justice] * "If you had to choose a law partner from the characters in Better Call Saul, who would you choose?" [Guile is Good] * If you're a law student interested in ediscovery, check out this contest, sponsored by kCura. [kCura via PR Newswire]
Mind Your Manners, That Is, If You Have Any
Stop listening to the sound of your own voice.
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Grounded in authoritative content and verified at every step, Protégé is the only legal AI tool that delivers work you can trust—without exception.
Does Law School Make People Into Jerks?
Eight tips on how to NOT be a jerk.
Judges Standing Up For Other Judges In The Wake Of Political Personal Attacks
Judges will no longer tolerate this absurdity.
Curmudgeon v. Special Snowflake: Where One Person’s Constructive Criticism Is Another’s Rude And Unprofessional Rant
Just because you can offer the magic J.O.B. doesn't entitle you to act like an S.O.B.
Unions Protect Employees And Offensive Employee Conduct, And That’s How Unions Work
Unions are only as good as the people who comprise them.
Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short
As federal borrowing caps tighten financing options for law students, one organization is stepping in to negotiate the terms they can't secure alone.
United Settles With Dragging Victim, Gets Chicago Off The Hook
It's official, do not drag non-violent people off of planes.
Saying Biglaw Hiring Coordinators ‘Have More Beauty And Fewer Brains’ A Bad Move For Headhunter
Most legal recruiters don't hurl sexist rants at the people they have to work with. Some, apparently, do.
United Passenger Lawyers Up, Will Likely ‘Re-Accommodate’ Airline In Court
United is about to get dragged... through the courts.
Watch: Two Lawyers Fight Over Airplane Armrest
LAWYER FIGHT!!!
Republican Judge Makes Offensive Comments About Women’s March
Thanks Judge, for reminding us why protesting is so important.