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Small Law Firms

The End Of Civility

Should lawyers cultivate those traits and attitudes that would get judges thrown off of cases?

By Mike Whelan

Television

‘Rake’ Should Be On Every Lawyer’s Quarantine Watch List

Pretty bummed it got canceled after only five seasons.

By Jordan Rothman

Paying for Law School in 2025: A Straight-Talk Playbook

Juno has consistently secured the best private loan deals for students at the Top MBA programs since 2018—now they’re bringing that same offer to law students, at no cost. Students can check their personalized offers at juno.us/atl This article is for general information only and is not personal financial advice.

By Nicolas Echegaray, Wharton MBA ’21 & General Manager, Juno

Family Law

Another Judge Rules U.S. Policy Discriminates Against Gay Dads

In deciding the case, Judge Brown applied the doctrine of constitutional avoidance.

By Ellen Trachman

Biglaw

Should Kamala Harris’s Husband Quit His Job As A Biglaw Partner?

People are apparently concerned about this.

By Staci Zaretsky

Courts

Shocking No One, ABA Thinks Biglaw ASSOCIATE Not Ready For Federal Bench

Senate leapfrogs ABA 'not-qualified' candidate in mad dash to get a vote.

By Joe Patrice

Small Law Firms

Building A Firm That's Better Than Biglaw

Biglaw

How Consistency Builds Business Growth And Brand Visibility

Podcasts

The Hallucinations Are Winning

Health Care / Medicine

A Look At How The Law Fails Patients

[E-BOOK] 5 AI Productivity Hacks To Save Time And Streamline Your Law Firm

Discover five practical ways to harness AI and eliminate busywork—so you can focus more on your clients and less on repetitive tasks.

By The MyCase Team

Biglaw

Vault 100 Rankings: The Most Prestigious Law Firms In America (2021)

For the first time in history, there's a new firm in the No. 2 spot.

By Staci Zaretsky

Government

The Screwball Antics Of The Department Of Justice

Why doesn't the Attorney General know how many times we can vote?

By Joe Patrice

Skills That Set Firms Apart

Legal expertise alone isn’t enough. Today’s most successful firms invest in developing the skills that drive collaboration, leadership, and business growth. Our on-demand, customizable training modules deliver practical, high-impact learning for attorneys and staff—when and where they need it.

By Barbri

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