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(Image via Getty) Biglaw attorneys bill a lot. That is an uncontroversial truism. But there’s usually an ebb and flow to the work — sure, you might be working like a dog during trial but then you have a blessedly light August, and you can recharge your batteries and the cycle starts anew. But that’s…
A well-crafted demand package can be the difference between a fair settlement and a prolonged legal battle. Are you ready to elevate your demand packages and secure better settlements for your clients? By following this six-step guide, you’ll learn how to present a theory of damages specific to the injury victim, making your case more…
Dive into the latest episode of The Jabot Podcast with special guest Jane Arnold, partner at Polsinelli. Discover Jane’s unconventional path to law and her insights on mentoring, flexible work hours, and the future of diversity in Biglaw. Listen for inspiring advice and a peek into the evolving legal landscape. Highlights Jane Arnold’s career path…
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On Wednesday, June 26, Hirsh Jain of Ananda Strategy and I did an hourlong presentation where we examined a laundry list of problems facing the California cannabis industry. We had a lot of questions about whether a replay would be available and are happy to report that you can watch it here. During the webinar, Hirsh…
Across North Carolina, there are 55 child advocacy centers (CACs) providing services to children who have experienced maltreatment, including physical or sexual abuse. Local law enforcement agencies and county departments of social services often coordinate with CACs to conduct child medical evaluations and forensic interviews in investigations of child maltreatment. On July 1, 2024, a…
WHAT WE’RE READING By Ellena Erskine on Jul 2, 2024 at 9:30 am Each weekday, we select a short list of news articles, commentary, and other noteworthy links related to the Supreme Court. Here’s the Tuesday morning read: Recommended Citation: Ellena Erskine, The morning read for Tuesday, July 2, SCOTUSblog (Jul. 2, 2024, 9:30 AM),…
(Photo by Michael Gonzalez/Getty Images) * Trump cites immunity decision in bid to overturn NY conviction claiming that even though the case had nothing to do with any official OR unofficial act as president, the inclusion of evidence dated after taking office was improperly introduced. Because the “evidence” part of that decision is absolutely the…
At or shortly after the end of each June, the Supreme Court issues a flurry of important decisions to wrap up its annual term and signal the beginning of its summer recess. The public pays more attention to the Court’s work at this time of year than at any other. For that reason, this time…
Unlike lower courts, the U.S. Supreme Court has almost complete discretion to choose what cases to hear. It exercises that discretion mostly to decide important and recurring legal questions. Its primary role is not to correct individual lower court errors but to set and occasionally alter or overrule precedents that will govern subsequent disputes. The…