Emails
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Legal Operations
5 Things To Consider Before Sending That Email
It makes sense for legal operations people to consider a few basic and practical rules for email etiquette. - Sponsored
The Business Case For AI At Your Law Firm
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In-House Counsel
Selecting Your ‘cc's’
It's not hard to take just a few seconds to consider who's receiving copies of your messages.
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Non-Sequiturs
Non Sequiturs: 03.24.19
* In the wake of Justice Anthony M. Kennedy’s retirement, I predicted that Chief Justice John Roberts, a staunch institutionalist when it comes to the Supreme Court, would serve as a moderating influence at SCOTUS — and so far that seems to be the case, with Adam Feldman noting a “a mild liberalizing over time” in JGR’s jurisprudence. [Empirical SCOTUS]
* Speaking of SCOTUS, it’s high time for the Court to resolve the messy circuit split on email privacy under the Stored Communications Act, according to Orin Kerr. [Volokh Conspiracy / Reason]
* The Trump Administration’s new executive order about free speech on university campuses might harm rather than help the cause of academic freedom, as Paul Horwitz points out. [PrawfsBlawg]
* Republicans aren’t the only ones with purity tests for judicial nominations; Demand Justice, a left-wing group focused on the federal judiciary, has high standards for Democratic opposition to Trump nominees. [Bench Memos / National Review]
* While you wait for the 2019 edition of Above the Law’s law school rankings, check out the latest installment of the “revealed preferences” law school rankings, by C.J. Ryan and Brian L. Frye. [SSRN]
* What’s next for Kira Systems, a leader in the world of legal AI? Co-founder and CEO Noah Waisberg isn’t resting on his laurels — and he’s putting that $50 million investment from last September to work. [Artificial Lawyer]
* Fastcase continues to forge new partnerships — and in its latest alliance, it will give its subscribers access to select titles from the American Bar Association (which, full disclosure, published my book (affiliate link) in 2014). [Dewey B Strategic]
* If you’ll be in New York this coming Wednesday, consider attending the inaugural Kenneth P. Thompson ’92 Lecture on Race and Criminal Justice Reform at NYU Law School, focused on wrongful convictions and the roles of prosecutors and others in the criminal justice system. [NYU Law]
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In-House Counsel
Remind Your Colleagues Discovery Is Not Just A TV Channel
If you have reminded your non-legal colleagues about the potential pitfalls of their electronic communications, take a moment to remind them again. -
In-House Counsel
Email Writing For The In-House Counsel Gladiator In All Of Us
If you're new at the in-house game or you haven’t had the chance to roll your eyes today, here are a couple of real-life examples from Kay Thrace's inbox. -
Privacy
Location, Location, Location: Why Data Privacy In The Cloud May Never Be The Same
Data privacy law is being shaped in this case, so pay attention -- your data is in the cross-border fire as a result. -
Law Schools
The Millennial's Guide To Law School Communication
Treat your law school interactions as if it will follow you, professionally, forever. - Sponsored
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If 2023 introduced legal professionals to generative AI, then 2024 will be when law firms start adapting to utilize it. Things are moving fast, so… -
In-House Counsel
Channeling James Joyce, Or: The Email That Will Get You Fired
If a reader of average intelligence can't understand what you wrote, you failed. -
Politics
A Brand New Email Screw-Up For Abbe Lowell
Email address auto-fill is a real bitch to master, y'all. -
Biglaw, Politics
Ty Cobb's Hilarious Emails And What They Say About Biglaw
Cobb may be an "adult," but he doesn't understand email basics. -
Technology
Apparently, Millennials Are Also Destroying The Official Means Of Legal Communication
Good riddance -- sending correspondence by regular mail is the least efficient means of getting a message to someone, -
Biglaw, Politics
Spicer Confirms President Stands With Kasowitz... Start The Countdown To His Firing
It's never safe to have this guy's confidence.
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Is The Future Of Law Distributed? Lessons From The Tech Adoption Curve
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Biglaw, Politics
Marc Kasowitz Writes Angry Emails And Everyone Completely Overreacts
Kasowitz didn't owe anyone any apologies for his email. -
Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners, Technology
Can You Open A Law Firm Right Out Of Law School?
Yes, but it's not easy; here is some practical advice. -
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What Do These 3 Words Have In Common? Your House, Car, And Credit Card
You make sure all of these things are secure. But what about your law firm data and client communications? -
eDiscovery, Litigators, Technology
Is Slack The New Email?
Don't forget about instant messaging and collaboration platforms in your ediscovery planning. -
Legal Ethics, Technology
New Guidelines: ABA On Email And NYSBA On Social Media
What new ethics rules must lawyers abide by? -
Health / Wellness
Do This Before You Send An Angry, Emotional Email That You'll Regret
Words are perhaps the most important tool lawyers have and it's important to be skillful in the words you choose. -
Technology
How To Reduce Distractions In A Constantly Connected World
What are your thoughts on creating a sustainable relationship with digital technology?