Attorneys Often Clog eFiling Systems With Unnecessary Filings
Just because you can electronically file a document, doesn't mean you should.
Attorneys Should Often Avoid Texting Clients And Counsel
Modern-day convenience ... or thin edge of the wedge?
LexisNexis Practical Guidance Rolls Out Dedicated Practice Area for AI & Technology
The new generation of AI-related legal issues are inherently cross-disciplinary, implicating corporate law, intellectual property, data privacy, employment, corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
Lawyers Should Stay Away From A Client’s Office Politics
Not every office is a hive of contented workers performing with the smooth efficiency of a hive mind.
Retiring Partners Should Relinquish Prized Offices
We all have to downsize sometime.
Legal Professionals Should Usually Get A Lunch Break
Lawyers and legal professionals need to eat, too.
People Often Confuse One Attorney For Another
What's in a name?
Protégé™ In CourtLink® Explains The Whole Case Faster
Designed to reduce manual docket work by prioritizing what litigators need most: on-demand full docket summarization that explains the whole case to date, followed by on-demand document summaries for filing triage, and AI-powered natural language searching for faster search and retrieval.
How To Avoid Fake Lawyer Scams
Fake attorneys are a thing. You've been warned.
More Judges Should Mentor Law Students
More judges should take an active role in mentoring law students and expanding internship opportunities.
Lawyers Usually Should Not Open Their Own Practices Right After Graduating From Law School
Law school does a poor job of teaching students the practical information they need to be practicing lawyers.
Clients Have Little Bandwidth For Legal Tasks
The clients aren't trying to break your will to live.
What Even Is AI ‘Competence’? It Depends.
Takeaways from a Legalweek panel on evolving malpractice risks.
Office Work Can Be Less Productive Than Work From Home
Working from home can free up several hours each day that attorneys can use on client work or personal tasks.
Lawyers Should Circulate Word Versions Of Documents To Be Negotiated
It'll save everyone some time and unnecessary frustration.
Lawyers Frequently Lie To Their Adversaries
Trust, but verify.
Lawyers Shouldn’t Perform Favors For Clients And Expect Additional Work
Although it is acceptable to perform such favors for clients, lawyers should not do so under the assumption that it will result in additional work.
Adversaries Can Make Great Referral Sources
Just watch out for the ethical issues that may come with accepting referrals from an adversary.