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New Research: Lawyers Aren’t Machines

Some recent studies have dampened speculation about lawyers being replaced by computers and artificial intelligence programs. There is a growing […]

Piercing Privilege With “Reasonable Basis To Believe”

A federal contractor maintains he talked to attorneys about ensuring compliance and those communication should be privileged, but the Court […]

Judge Lambastes Gibson Dunn Over Missing Bridgegate Notes

The firm has been sharply criticized by a federal judge for the “unorthodox approach” it took in its investigation of the Christie administration Bridgegate lane-closing scandal.

Are Deep Voices More Persuasive?

A number of studies have found there is such a thing as “charismatic” speech patterns, and one study went so […]

How Improve Client Updates On Your Firm Website

The case law “client update” is a standard feature on many law firm websites, and  is often the fallback when […]

Risk & Return In Burgeoning Renewable Energy Sector

The question of how attorneys can best balance risk and return, specifically in the rapidly developing renewable energy industry, where for a number of reasons it’s especially critical.

Make “Contact Us” A Draw, Not A Footnote

The “Contact Us” link on most law firm websites is a wasted opportunity, writes Erika Ritzer from Greenfield/Belser. It’s often […]

The Cloud Is Secure, If …

A majority of lawyers use personal devices at work, and they are storing information on cloud-based services like Dropbox and […]

Homeless Man Steals Law Firm Data, Goes On One-Year Spree

A man, described by prosecutors as “homeless,” got a job at a law firm through a temp agency and was […]

Schools, Firms Collaborate On Pro-Bono Clinics

Law firms, collaborating with law schools, are providing mentoring and hand-on experience to new lawyers, in the context of…

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