Another heartwarming study – and this time one that apparently concludes (in part) that no one trusts lawyers: “According to a new study, although lawyers are viewed by the public as part of an ‘envied’…
An interesting article looks at the recent crises facing the NFL and argues why being proactive is better than reactive – for everyone, including in-house counsel: “What does all of this mean to in-house counsel…
Law departments getting busier as more work moves in-house – and away from outside counsel: “Companies are increasingly shifting legal spending in-house, according to a new analysis. This year companies are redirecting an estimated $1.1…
Putting aside the ethical issues of guarantees made by lawyers – will law firms be willing to say “satisfaction guaranteed” to their clients when it comes to value? “The other night I was listening to Terry…
Are lawyers fashion weak? According to a recent poll by Robert Half Legal, 73 percent of lawyers report having a business casual attire policy at their workplace; however, half of these same attorneys would prefer…
Aaah, fluent legalese – something only lawyers can appreciate – and not all of them as many of you can relate: “But I continue to find it amazing that so much of the written product…
TGIF! If you are thinking this is going to be about the Socratic method, you are wrong. It’s about the apparent overuse of “cautionary tales” about the practice of law that has law students stressing…
In an age of increasing scrutiny of corporate actions, regulatory enforcement and access to information, some question whether keeping corporate lawyers quiet through principles such as the attorney-client privilege remains important: “In a recent post…
Want to see what the average hourly rates are at firms of different sizes? Head over to the ABA to see some data from BTI – along with an indicator as to what discounts are…
Attorney depression has been in the spotlight before, and the American Bar Association is continuing its efforts to study the issue – this time by partnering with a treatment center. “The American Bar Association’s Commission…