The ‘Renaissance Attorney’: No, Lawyers Don’t Need To Learn Math Or Science (Yet)
The more you can do for a client, the more a client will rely on you, making you a more indispensable asset to their business.
Benchslap Of The Day: Sometimes Less Is More, Counselor
Protip: try not to raise 29 issues on appeal.
Humans in the Loop: The People Powering Trusted Legal AI
As the use of artificial intelligence permeates legal practice, a critical question confronts every legal professional who uses these tools: Can I trust this?
Never Show Your Hand, Or Why Not To Testify In The Grand Jury
But when a client testifies in the grand jury and it works, there's no quicker way to end a prosecution.
6 Tips For Appellate Advocacy (Especially If You’re Appellant’s Counsel)
Advice from an appellate judge and a seasoned advocate on how to put your best foot forward on appeal.
Best Secrets Of Voir Dire (Or Why You Didn’t Get Picked As A Juror)
How do you know which people are right for your case?
Courts Are Local By Nature: Prepare Yourself For Each Court’s Differing Practices And Culture
It is crucial to seek out individuals who regularly practice in other localities for advice.
Product Spotlight: Lexis® Verdict & Settlement Analyzer
Put away the guesswork—Lexis® Verdict & Settlement Analyzer helps legal professionals assess case potential with confidence by using data-driven insights from the industry’s largest collection of verdicts and settlements.
Good Lawyers Keep Learning
The lawyer who thinks she has nothing left to learn is just a lazy and ineffective advocate. Keep learning.
Sometimes, To Get Things Done, You Must Simply Pick Up The Phone
Email alone is not always the most efficient method to communicate, and it does not always provide the most accurate answer.
Take Your Judges As They Are
Don’t complain about the judge; learn about the judge so you can win for your client.
Tips From Steven Skulnik On How Culture Affects International And Domestic Arbitration And Mediation
How will international and domestic arbitration and mediation evolve over the next decade?
The Art Of Client Communication: Avoid Legal Jargon; Give Sufficient Detail, But Don’t Drown Them In It
Just like other forms of legal writing, written client communication is an evolving process that we as litigators must learn to master.
Legalese: Won’t Do With It, Can’t Do Without It
Legalese: everyone hates it, but no one is brave enough to entirely excise it from their writing.
Are You A Crappy Litigator? A Self-Assessment Test!
Veteran litigator Mark Herrmann provides a test for litigators to take.
Interested In Media And First Amendment Law?
The Attorney@Blog conference includes lunch and CLE credits (including coveted ethics credits). We hope to see you on March 14!
Free Speech Online: Emerging Issues And Practical Pointers
Are you interested in free speech, the First Amendment, and media law? Here's an event you won't want to miss.