If Your Problem With A Judicial Nominee Is A Lack Of Trial Experience, You’re Missing The Point
Matthew Petersen's Senate grilling was embarrassing but not for the reasons people think.
When Should Prosecutors Act Like People? A Case Study
A tragedy only made worse by the federal government.
Why Experience Still Matters In An AI-Driven Legal Industry
A conversation with Trustpoint.One CEO Christopher Gallagher.
Negotiating Is Not a Crime
The government's epic fail: trying to jail someone for basic negotiation...
And This Is Why God Made Appellate Lawyers
Justice Alito shows his sense of humor.
Life After Being An AUSA
The job prospects of a "former federal prosecutor" aren't as glided as you might expect.
When Humor In The Courtroom Isn’t Funny
Was the "Valley Girl Prosecutor" video funny or very disturbing?
Learning After Law School
Once you’ve got your law degree, how do you keep your professional skills up to date? Share your perspective in this brief survey, and you may be eligible to win a $250 gift card.
O-M-G, Your Honors! ‘Valley Girl’ Prosecutor Pleases The Court
If this doesn't end the argument in favor of cameras in the courtroom, then nothing will.
Gamely Justifying Sentences Everyone Else Thinks Are Wrong
Meet the kind of person opposing bipartisan prison reforms.
The Tragedy of Orange Is the New Black
The hit show lays bare a dangerous flaw in the criminal justice system.
Game Perfectly Sums Up Everything Wrong With Prosecutors
What they do for fun tells you a lot about what's broken in America.
Managing Partners are Navigating the AI Inflection Point.
New executive research from Ari Kaplan explores how law firm leaders are responding to changing client expectations, evolving economics, talent transformation, and AI governance.
The Waiting Is the Hardest Part: What Sucks About Being Under Federal Investigation
Welcome to the Kafka-esque limbo of federal investigation!
The Holidays And Dehumanizing People
The criminal justice system is dehumanizing. This is so obvious it’s almost trite. But for people being prosecuted, it’s also acutely real.
Barry Bonds And The Lengths DOJ Will Go To Protect AUSAs
It's apparently really important to protect AUSAs from having to do the same basic work that the rest of the legal community does routinely.
Pinning Your Partners: 3 Ideas For Ensuring That Your Firm Treats You Fairly
Short of bringing in all your firm's business, what can you do to cause the firm to treat you right? A former Biglaw partner offers his advice.
Assistant U.S. Attorney In Trouble For Negative Comments About Trayvon Martin, Barack Obama
If you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all -- especially not on Facebook.