Look Inside Before Going Outside
On somewhat routine matters, don’t forget to look to in-house assistance before calling in outside help.
Don’t Forget To Check Your Legal Advice’s Expiration Date
Sometimes legal advice can have a shelf life.
Introducing LexisNexis Protégé™ in Lex Machina®
Lex Machina harnesses generative AI capabilities to revolutionize the way legal professionals interact with data to improve bottom line for their business.
How To Make It In-House
Want an in-house job? You'll need some help, and we've got it for you.
Be A Pragmatic Attorney
Remember to balance the risk of a hypothetical legal challenge to the very real risk of turning off the interest of a customer or consumer.
My Fellow Lawyers
This commencement season, yes, 'aim for the stars' and 'grow from your mistakes,' but also don’t forget to build your brand along the way.
When It’s Your Time To Go, Make The Right Lasting Impression
Even if you switch companies, there is a fair chance you will inevitably cross paths with your past colleagues in the future. Don’t give them a reason to think poorly of you.
Pitching Your Firm’s Services? Take A Note From Silicon Valley
For all the credit we tend to award ourselves, we could learn a thing or two from our non-lawyer friends in Silicon Valley.
Know When To Settle… And Fast
Never forget, your duty to your client reigns supreme.
Book Smarts Versus Street Smarts? Don’t Forget To Hire Both
GPA and law school pedigree will still weigh heavily on hiring decisions, but street smarts are quickly becoming a leading factor.
Want Our Business? Don’t Forget Your Discount
While discounts may not make or break every engagement, you can be sure they will help start each new engagement on the right foot.
The Trump Gold Card: A New $1 Million Pathway To A U.S. Green Card
A new proposal would let wealthy foreign nationals secure an opportunity for a U.S. green card with a $1 million 'gift' to the government, sparking legal and ethical debate.
Ex Post Facto… Not A Good Time For Edits
Never forget to expressly ask for the opportunity to review your legal team’s work prior to its dissemination.
Lawyers Aren’t Infallible
Sometimes lawyers make mistakes. Shake them off, and keep going.
Don’t Worry About My Feelings, Outside Counsel, I Want The Facts
As outside counsel, your duty is to serve your client, no matter the feelings that may be hurt.
‘I’ll Defer To Legal On This One’
As in-house counsel, you may be stepping in front of more buses than you'd previously thought.
Advocating For A Toke Is No Joke For In-House Counsels
How should corporate counsel advise their clients when it comes to the legalization of cannabis for either recreational or medicinal use?