Judges Should Not Weaponize Delays To Force Compromises
Judicial efficiency matters, but keeping attorneys stuck in court to force settlements can create ethical and logistical problems.
Court Officers Seemingly Work All Hours Of The Day
Crime never sleeps .... neither do the forces of law and order.
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Sometimes Lawyers Should Wait To Send Invoices To Clients
Don't be a pill about the bill.
Lawyers Shouldn’t Condition Adjournments On Substantive Concessions
Being a lawyer is hard enough.
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?
How Checkbox’s ‘Legal Front Door’ Can Transform Your Workflow
Leveraging agentic AI to triage, prioritize, and automate the law department inbox.
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?
Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short
As federal borrowing caps tighten financing options for law students, one organization is stepping in to negotiate the terms they can't secure alone.
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.
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.