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5 AI-Powered Hacks To Maximize Law Firm Productivity

AI is transforming how legal professionals get work done. Here are 5 hacks to stay competitive.

Taking Ownership Of Your In-House Legal Career

Learning from those who have navigated similar challenges can provide practical knowledge that no law school class can teach.

Standard Contracts: Benefits, Challenges, And The Path To Adoption With Jake Stein

One of the biggest benefits of standard contracts is their ability to shorten deal timelines.

Thomson Reuters Editors + Law-Based AI: Why The Sum Is Greater Than The Parts  

Practical Law's ‘Dynamic Tool Set’ application allows you to unleash the power of an army of attorney-experts while leveraging state-of-the-art gen AI. 

My Sobriety Itself Is Almost Old Enough To Drink

At that first AA meeting, it seemed like half the people in the room were lawyers I knew.

Ouster Of Peter Marks & Mass FDA Layoffs Have Biotech Sector Bracing For Regulatory Disruptions

As the FDA’s top biologics official, Peter Marks oversaw regulation of cell and gene therapies. The departure of Marks and mass layoffs throughout the FDA raise concerns about the agency’s ability to review and potentially approve such treatments.

Morning Docket: 04.03.25

* The Eric Adams case got dismissed. To celebrate, he’s heading to Istanbul. [Law360]

* Skadden’s spineless retreat goes international as the firm deletes UK recruiting materials discussing diversity. [LegalCheek]

* Random Florida insurance lawyer helms Trump administration effort to purge Smithsonian. In case you were worried that we’d skipped over the Degenerate Art phase of this speedrun. [ArtNet]

* “KFC Legal Chief Flies the Coop for Chicken Chain Bojangles.” A+ headline. No notes. [Corporate Counsel]

* Biglaw cowardice harms the profession. [Bloomberg Law News]

* Amicus filings won’t have to disclose that they’re financially backed by parties in the case. So feel free to buy extra briefs if you have the resources! [Reuters]

* Court rules that 3-year-olds can’t actually represent themselves. [ABA Journal]

Milbank Goes Morally Bankrupt — See Also

Milbank Is The Latest Biglaw Firm To Kneel To Trump: More pro bono payola.

DLA Piper Has A Reason For Cracking Down On Diversity: It isn’t a good one, but it is there.

Law School Applications Bump In Response To Trump’s 2nd Term: Shame there might not be the rule of law when they graduate.

Can’t Even Squarely Call It A Republican Problem: Bush Jr’s Attorney General isn’t a fan of Trump’s law firm revenge plan.

Some Alumni Throw Dirt On Their Alma Mater: Sure Yale is loving whatever JD Vance is doing.

Keep Your Fraud And Your Girlfriend Separate: Disbarred attorney gets 6 years for fraud spree.

The Biglaw Firm Where You’ll Get To Do The Best Work

Picture it: associates actually liking the work they do!

Cable Network Newsmax Soars Into Meme Stock Territory As Right-Wingers Scramble To Scam Their Peers

Welcome to hell, here's your meme stock prospectus.

Adam Schiff Freezes Ed Martin Nomination For AYFKMRN?!?!

The acting US Attorney for DC seems to have some lapses in his knowledge of law.

Serial Illinois Fraudster Disbarred And Sentenced To Prison

With a boyfriend like this, who needs enemies?

Another ‘Trump Bump’ Leads To Huge Increase In Law School Applications

But without the Department of Education, will incoming students be able to secure loans in time to attend?

How Time Tracking And Passive Tracking Tools Are Helping Law Firms Capture More Revenue

Discover how passive time-tracking tools help law firms boost revenue, reduce billing errors, and save time—featuring insights from the 2025 MyCase Legal Industry Report.

How Is JD Vance Shaming Yale Law School Today?

Well, technically yesterday.