The Depressing Reality Of ‘Lawyer Math’
Move over 'girl math,' 'lawyer math' has entered the chat.
This Is Absolutely What You Need To Start Calling The Lawyer In Your Life
You won’t be able to unhear it.
AI Is Killing Legal’s Billable Hour. It’s Also Repeating Its Worst Mistake
Law firms and legal departments are writing the future of the profession in separate rooms. What happens when they actually work together?
Former DOJ Official Under Indictment For Election Fraud Takes Swipe At *Checks Notes* Burning Man AND Neal Katyal
It earned him a social media spanking.
Judge’s ‘Inappropriate’ Facebook Comments Lead To ‘Harsh Lesson’
She now says she takes full responsibility for her actions.
Morning Docket: 08.15.23
* Keep track of who's who in the latest indictment. [Politico] * Meanwhile, Abbe Lowell and Winston & Strawn have stepped up their collective role in the Hunter Biden case, arguing that the original plea agreement included binding government promises that didn't evaporate just because the judge rejected the deal. [Law360] * CFPB going after data brokers selling people's personal data. Yet again, the government agency making the most direct, tangible impact for people is the one that still worries that every election might be its last. [Bloomberg Law News] * Justice Department urges Supreme Court to deal with unconstitutional social media laws out of Texas and Florida. [Reuters] * Has "flexibility" lost all meaning when it comes to law firm office scheduling? No. Just because some law firms try to engage in flexibility newspeak, doesn't actually change its meaning. [American Lawyer] * AI may not be ready to replace lawyers, but the California Innocence Project is leveraging the tool to assist in pursuit of justice. [ABA Journal] * London Kirkland team headed to Paul Weiss resigned on a Sunday in a power move. [LegalCheek]
Trump Baits Court With Social Media Rants About Jan 6 Case
Protective orders violate FREE SPEECH? Like ... all of them?
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.
Legal Subreddit Bans All Ex-Twitter Links Due To Safety Risk
From the time-to-move-on department.
AI People Are Just Fancy Cartoons And, Frankly, I Hope They Put Human Influencers Out Of Business
The day posting selfies of yourself online became a career option was a step backward for humanity.
A Possible End To Incivility? Even On Social Media?
Don't worry. Either way, there will still be plenty of incivility in every single other aspect of your daily life.
Attorney Posts About Case On Social Media, So Judge Vacates The Jury Verdict
Attorney learns the hard way social media posts can bite you in the butt.
Schenck Price Competes Smarter With Lexis+ With Protégé
LexisNexis sat down with John Ursin, Managing Partner at Schenck Price, to learn how the firm is using legal AI to strengthen client service and daily legal work.
Expensive Legal Marketing Missteps
You could be costing your firm thousands of dollars in misspent digital marketing dollars.
What Should Your Law Firm Post On Social Media?
Content to attract potential clients, of course.
Clients Sometimes Peruse Their Lawyers’ Personal Social Media Accounts
One more way Facebook and social media can make your work life more difficult.
Memo To Biglaw Associates: Don’t ‘Destroy’ Your Career By Using Social Media
Biglaw just doesn't understand....
The Extraordinary Journey Of Cece Xie
Above the Law's Alex Su and TikTok luminary Cece Xie talk about Biglaw, her book, and more.