How Justice Scalia’s Writing Style Affected American Jurisprudence
Reflections on the powerful and distinctive writing style of Justice Antonin Scalia.
Prolixity And The Conservation Of Ambiguity
Adding words does not always add clarity, as in-house columnist Mark Herrmann explains.
Benchslap Of The Day: Don’t You Dare Put Citations In The Footnotes
Where do YOU come down on this hot topic in legal writing?
Is The ‘Kozinski Solution’ To The Problem Of Overlong Briefs Gaining Traction?
Could this become a trend in the federal appellate courts?
Judge Kozinski Won’t Read Your ‘Fat’ Or ‘Chubby’ Brief
Protip: when in the Ninth Circuit, avoid filing an overlength brief at all costs.
Two Lawyers’ Foray Into Children’s Books — With A Twist
These are not your typical books by lawyers.
The Law Firm’s Guide To Trust Accounting And Three-Way Reconciliation
Proper trust accounting and three-way reconciliation are essential for protecting client funds and avoiding serious compliance risks. In this guide, we break down these critical processes and show how legal-specific software can help your firm stay accurate, efficient, and audit-ready.
So You Want To Be A Superhero An Anonymous Blogger: 5 Practical Pointers
It can be devastating personally and professionally when you underestimate the risks of anonymous blogging.
From The Career Files: Personal Statement Dos And Dont’s
A bad essay can drag an otherwise strong application into the rejection pile; a good essay can save a borderline application.
Admitting That You’ve Done The Very Best You Can Do
You’re not in high school any more. It’s time to stop hedging your bets.
The Murder Of Dan Markel: Wendi Adelson Speaks (Part 3)
"Danny used to tell me... he was the only one that knew the truth about what a bad person I was."
Why Law Firms Are Moving Beyond The Billable Hour
Explore 5 expert-backed reasons law firms are rethinking the billable hour and how legal billing software is leading the way.
The Murder Of Dan Markel: Wendi Adelson Speaks (Part 2)
Wendi Adelson in her own words, on the death of her ex-husband and on the death of their marriage.
The Murder Of Dan Markel: Wendi Adelson Speaks (Part 1)
Here's a podcast that you MUST listen to.
3 Epic Humblebrags!
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann explains how the game is played.
‘The Advocate’s Daughter’: An Interview With Anthony Franze
Meet Anthony Franze, a Supreme Court litigator and author of legal thrillers set at SCOTUS; his latest novel, The Advocate's Daughter, came out just last month.
Should Judges Write Their Own Opinions Or Leave Drafting To Their Law Clerks?
With all due respect to Judge Posner, there's nothing wrong with judges delegating drafting to their clerks.