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At least one high-level administrator at a law firm makes $2.7M, survey says
Home Daily News At least one high-level administrator at… Careers At least one high-level administrator at a law firm makes $2.7M, survey says By Debra Cassens Weiss September 2, 2022, 9:00 am CDT Image from Shutterstock. Top-level administrative professionals...
Meet M. Evan Corcoran, a former BigLaw partner who now represents Trump
Home Daily News Meet M. Evan Corcoran, a former BigLaw partner… Careers Meet M. Evan Corcoran, a former BigLaw partner who now represents Trump By Debra Cassens Weiss September 1, 2022, 3:25 pm CDT M. Evan Corcoran arrives at a federal courthouse in Washington,...
Judge tosses suit by Yale psych prof fired over diagnosis of Trump and Dershowitz
Home Daily News Judge tosses suit by Yale psych prof fired… Trials & Litigation Judge tosses suit by Yale psych prof fired over diagnosis of Trump and Dershowitz By Debra Cassens Weiss September 1, 2022, 12:33 pm CDT Image from Shutterstock. A federal judge...
As Justice Alito steps out from the shadows, some see a more aggressive persona emerge
Home Daily News As Justice Alito steps out from the shadows,… U.S. Supreme Court As Justice Alito steps out from the shadows, some see a more aggressive persona emerge By Debra Cassens Weiss September 1, 2022, 10:41 am CDT U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel...
4 techniques for lawyers to find instant relief from stress
It’s well known that many in the legal profession experience stress and anxiety. For some people, the inevitable uncertainty and unpredictability that come with legal work can make life more exciting and invigorating. For others, it causes depression and...
More law firms appear to ease mandatory retirement policies
Home Daily News More law firms appear to ease mandatory retirement… Careers More law firms appear to ease mandatory retirement policies By Debra Cassens Weiss August 31, 2022, 2:57 pm CDT The median age for all lawyers in the United States is increasing, as...
Ballooning student loans become an albatross; ex-NYU law student, 91, owes $329K on initial $29K loan
Home Daily News Ballooning student loans become an albatross;… Careers Ballooning student loans become an albatross; ex-NYU law student, 91, owes $329K on initial $29K loan By Debra Cassens Weiss August 31, 2022, 12:51 pm CDT Image from Shutterstock. Some older...
Cravath is entitled to nearly $75M as a contingency fee in failed-merger litigation, judge rules
Home Daily News Cravath is entitled to nearly $75M as a contingency… Law Firms Cravath is entitled to nearly $75M as a contingency fee in failed-merger litigation, judge rules By Debra Cassens Weiss August 29, 2022, 12:53 pm CDT Image from Shutterstock. A...
‘Probably the worst day of my legal career,’ says lawyer for Infowars founder in testimony on mistaken revelations
Home Daily News 'Probably the worst day of my legal career,'… Ethics 'Probably the worst day of my legal career,' says lawyer for Infowars founder in testimony on mistaken revelations By Debra Cassens Weiss August 29, 2022, 11:20 am CDT F. Andino Reynal, a...
Legal Tech Directories: Your guide to the technology your firm needs
I’ve been writing this legal technology column for the ABA Journal for over four years. Every month, I cover a different category of legal software. I explain why lawyers should use it, what to know when choosing it and provide an overview of the options...
Law firm leadership and the ‘Lemonade’ conference
Ari Kaplan recently spoke with with Debbie Foster, the managing partner of Affinity Consulting, a company focused on optimizing law firm performance. They discussed why efficiency, productivity and profitability have become a focal point for leaders in the...
Lawyer who moved from Ukraine to US now has opportunity to help others facing similar situations
Home Daily News Lawyer who moved from Ukraine to US now has… Asked and Answered Lawyer who moved from Ukraine to US now has opportunity to help others facing similar situations By Stephanie Francis Ward August 29, 2022, 8:41 am CDT Image from Shutterstock....
IBC proceedings to override indirect
Trump search-warrant affidavit, released on judge’s orders, cites sensitive documents, possible obstruction
Home Daily News Trump search-warrant affidavit, released… Criminal Justice Trump search-warrant affidavit, released on judge's orders, cites sensitive documents, possible obstruction By Debra Cassens Weiss August 26, 2022, 12:35 pm CDT The entrance to former...
Weekly Briefs: Ex-officer pleads guilty in Breonna Taylor case; ex-BigLaw partner can’t shield 401(k) cash
Home Daily News Weekly Briefs: Ex-officer pleads guilty in… News Roundup Weekly Briefs: Ex-officer pleads guilty in Breonna Taylor case; ex-BigLaw partner can’t shield 401(k) cash By Debra Cassens Weiss August 26, 2022, 12:12 pm CDT Ex-officer pleads guilty in...
E-governance project:Nine company fprms to go live 1Sept.
Federal judges issue conflicting rulings on emergency abortions when health of mothers is at risk
Home Daily News Federal judges issue conflicting rulings… Health Law Federal judges issue conflicting rulings on emergency abortions when health of mothers is at risk By Debra Cassens Weiss August 25, 2022, 11:10 am CDT Image from Shutterstock. Federal judges...
Changes are proposed to Public Service Loan Forgiveness program as part of student-loan debt relief
Home Daily News Changes are proposed to Public Service Loan… Education Law Changes are proposed to Public Service Loan Forgiveness program as part of student-loan debt relief By Debra Cassens Weiss August 25, 2022, 9:50 am CDT President Joe Biden announced...
Unbroken: A call for psychiatric disability initiatives in the legal profession
So many of us struggle in silence while striving for excellence, when only a helping hand and understanding—not only from family and friends but also from colleagues and those with leading positions in law firms—could guide our way to attain success as humans...
Federal appeals court bars libel prosecution based on state attorney general’s campaign ad
Home Daily News Federal appeals court bars libel prosecution… First Amendment Federal appeals court bars libel prosecution based on state attorney general’s campaign ad By Debra Cassens Weiss August 24, 2022, 12:49 pm CDT Image from Shutterstock. The campaign...
New Mexico allows immigrants here illegally to obtain law licenses
Home Daily News New Mexico allows immigrants here illegally… New Attorneys New Mexico allows immigrants here illegally to obtain law licenses By Debra Cassens Weiss August 24, 2022, 11:48 am CDT Image from Shutterstock. Immigrants who are in the country...
Median lawyer income is dropping, when adjusted for inflation, study finds
Home Daily News Median lawyer income is dropping, when adjusted… Lawyer Pay Median lawyer income is dropping, when adjusted for inflation, study finds By Debra Cassens Weiss August 24, 2022, 10:17 am CDT Image from Shutterstock. Lawyer income appears to be...
ABA calls on legal professionals to ‘step up’ and serve as poll workers in upcoming 2022 elections
Home Daily News ABA calls on legal professionals to 'step… Election Law ABA calls on legal professionals to 'step up' and serve as poll workers in upcoming 2022 elections By Amanda Robert August 24, 2022, 9:53 am CDT Image from Shutterstock. The ABA is...
Sick of meetings that go off the rails? ‘Robert’s Rules of Order’ can help
Home The Modern Law Library Sick of meetings that go off the rails? 'Robert's… The Modern Law Library Sick of meetings that go off the rails? 'Robert's Rules of Order' can help By Lee Rawles August 24, 2022, 8:36 am CDT It's no secret that lawyers are asked to...
