Practice Pointers
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Boutique Law Firms, Small Law FirmsThe Penn Rule
Your time is limited and valuable; don’t waste your time doing something that someone else can do. -
eDiscovery, Litigators, TechnologyLet The Rules Guide You In eDiscovery
No matter how long you've been practicing, sit down and read the rules on electronic discovery, comments included. 
SponsoredLuxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement
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Labor / Employment, Litigators, On The Job1 Weird Trick to Avoid Sanctions
Courts around the country are rapidly losing patience with boilerplate objections to written discovery requests.
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Boutique Law Firms, Litigators, Small Law FirmsThe Jerk Store
Litigators too often take an overly cautious approach and are afraid of making decisions. Don't fall into this trap. -
Boutique Law Firms, Practice Pointers, Small Law FirmsGood Lawyers Keep Learning
The lawyer who thinks she has nothing left to learn is just a lazy and ineffective advocate. Keep learning. -
Boutique Law Firms, Litigators, Small Law FirmsFor Court, Always Dress The Part
Or risk being judged on your appearance, rather than the merits of your case. -
Litigators, Technology, TrialsTrial Lawyers – You're Doing It Wrong
Storytelling methods have come a long way, and so have people's expectations for how they receive information. -
Boutique Law Firms, Small Law FirmsThink Like A Pilgrim: Striking The Right Balance Of Legalese In Client Communications
Take a lesson from the Pilgrims and the spirit of Thanksgiving for better client communications all year long. 
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Get up to speed on AI’s rapid growth, risks, and potential — and take your knowledge of artificial intelligence to the next level.-
Litigators, Trials5 Litigation Lessons From Joe Jamail's Trial Strategy In Pennzoil v. Texaco
What can trial lawyers learn from the late Joe Jamail's handling of this famous case? -
Boutique Law Firms, Litigators, Small Law FirmsDon't Get Stuck In Your Processes
Try something different now and then... -
Biglaw, Midsize Firms / Regional Firms, Small Law FirmsSimone Biles, Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, And Practicing Law: More Alike Than You Might Think
"Deliberate practice" is what separates superstars from the merely good, as managing partner Bruce Stachenfeld explains. -
Boutique Law Firms, In-House Counsel, Small Law FirmsBeyond Biglaw: 3 Insights About Boutique-Firm Practice
Aided by technology, smaller firms can compete for the most sophisticated legal work. -
Conferences / Symposia, In-House CounselHow In-House Lawyers Can Expand The Role Of Non-Lawyers Allied Professionals To Improve Delivery Of Legal Services
The gains from working more closely with these colleagues should not be ignored out of inertia or fear.
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Luxury, Lies, And A $10 Million Embezzlement
In a scandal that rocked the business community, a former high-profile executive was sentenced to prison, plus five years of supervised release and restitution.
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Ranking The Law Firms Lawyers Love
We’re pleased to introduce our list of Most Desirable Firms, along with other insights from our survey of more than 700 attorneys.
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AI Presents Both Opportunities And Risks For Lawyers. Are You Prepared?
Get up to speed on AI’s rapid growth, risks, and potential — and take your knowledge of artificial intelligence to the next level.
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Law Firm Business Development Is More Than Relationship Building
Look forward to client outreach with InterAction+™.
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Curbing Client And Talent Loss With Productivity Tech
Law firms must leverage technology to curb client attrition and talent loss, enhancing efficiency and aligning with evolving expectations for lasting success.
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In-House Counsel, LitigatorsA Crash Course On Indemnification And Insurance In Big-Ticket Litigation
It's all about OPM: "Other People's Money." -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Mergers and Acquisitions5 Tips For Executing Major M&A Transactions
Advice for in-house counsel on how to handle some of the most important events in a company's existence. -
Boutique Law Firms, Practice Pointers, Small Law FirmsSometimes, 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. -
Litigators, Practice Pointers, Small Law FirmsTake Your Judges As They Are
Don’t complain about the judge; learn about the judge so you can win for your client. -
Boutique Law Firms, Litigators, Small Law FirmsTrying Cases Is Physical Work
You work your brain as a lawyer, but you work your body, too—or you should, if you want to win. -
Litigators, Practice PointersTips 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? -
Benchslaps, LitigatorsBenchslap Of The Day: Blow Off Preparing A Privilege Log At Your Peril
Preparing a privilege log sucks, but forfeiting attorney-client privilege sucks even more.
