November 2019
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Small Law FirmsMake Money: Embrace Constraints
Embrace the constraints – because they may free you up to create more than you ever imagined. 
SponsoredHow The New Lexis+ AI App Empowers Lawyers On The Go
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Holidays and SeasonsCelebrate The Holiday Season With Above The Law!
I know where I'll be December 10th!
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BiglawUnlimited Vacation Policies Can Be Bad For Associates
Law firms often have selfish reasons for instituting unlimited vacation policies. -
FinanceRather Than Indulge Materialistic Whims This Black Friday, Maybe Spend Some Time With People
A tradition is hard to change, but traditions were spun from whole cloth in the first place, often for reasons that no longer make sense. -
See AlsoHappy Thanksgiving -- See Also
HERE ARE SOME TIPS: For fighting with your family.
HERE IS A NIGHTMARE: About the administration of an LSAT.
HERE IS FEDSOC: Trying to gaslight you about what FedSoc is.
HERE IS A BENCHSLAP: Calling out sexism in reply brief.
HERE IS A PODCAST: About how John Roberts will doom us all.
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AdvertisingWishing A Very Happy Thanksgiving To Our ATL Advertisers
We're so thankful for all of your support. -
BiglawBiglaw Bonus Money Is Definitely Something To Be Thankful For!
Year end bonus announcements are in full swing! 
SponsoredHappy Lawyers, Better Results The Key To Thriving In Tough Times
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Family LawDramatic Case Results In the First United Arab Emirates Surrogacy Ruling
In most cases, a couple embarks on a journey to have a child together -- but not in this case. -
TechnologyFrom Concept To Results: Making Innovation Work
Despite the clear advantages that technology and innovation can have for legal professionals, resistance to change remains. -
Law SchoolsOof! The Latest LSAT Administration Was A Nightmare
It was the Fyre Festival of standardized testing. -
Law SchoolsMan In FedSoc In Denial About What FedSoc Is Actually About
Attempting to deflect the storm of bad press for the Federalist Society is jarring.
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Law Firm Business Development Is More Than Relationship Building
How The New Lexis+ AI App Empowers Lawyers On The Go
AI Presents Both Opportunities And Risks For Lawyers. Are You Prepared?
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Curbing Client And Talent Loss With Productivity Tech
Happy Lawyers, Better Results The Key To Thriving In Tough Times
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CourtsAn Awesome Appellate Benchslap Calling Out Sexism In The Legal Profession
Sexist comments have no place in legal briefs, and these judges are doing something about it. -
Biglaw, Sponsored Content11 Questions To Ask During Your Legal Interview
Acing an interview is more than simply looking fresh and being confident about your skills and qualifications. It is about showing interest in the firm. -
Supreme CourtThe Roberts Court Is Here
With Kavanaugh's arrival, the last Term provided a glimpse of the fully armed and operational Roberts Court. -
Tax LawCalifornia Supreme Court Unanimously Strikes Down State Law Requiring Public Disclosure Of President Trump’s Tax Returns
This is not the first time that the California legislature failed to pass a law forcing President Trump to make his tax returns public. -
Politics5 Tips For So-Called White Allies This Thanksgiving
Here are some exhausting steps for those who do not want to be part of the problem. -
Law SchoolsThe Most Important Law School Exam Advice: Cut Out The Negative Self-Talk
Don't be your own worst enemy. -
Morning DocketMorning Docket 11.27.19
* The New York Bar is helping attorneys reach “high profits” by allowing lawyers to advise clients on legal issues related to marijuana. [Bloomberg]
* A Michigan lawyer has been sworn in as an attorney by the same judge who sent him to prison two decades earlier. [Detroit Free Press]
* Looks like Elon Musk won’t settle a lawsuit about his imfamous “pedo guy” tweet and will testify in his own defense. Wonder what type of experts Musk plans to introduce at trial. [Reuters]
* A NYC man has won $280,000 against a lawyer who called him an “a-hole” and a “jerk” online. Never thought an NYC jury would award so much money for such insults. [New York Post]
* The Oregon State Bar has allegedly mishandled the cases of a disbarred Oregon lawyer who is accused of stealing from her clients. [The Oregonian]
* The DC Attorney General has joined the pile-on against Juul, the maker of electronic cigarettes, over allegations it illicitly advertised to minors. [CNBC]
