Twenty million dollars is a lot of money for a lawyer (or anyone, tbh) to make in a year. Yes, even for very talented Biglaw types. But that benchmark is becoming increasingly common due to the pressure coming from the very top of Biglaw. Simpson Thacher recently made headlines for deciding to keep up with…
The practice of law is demanding in many ways, one of which is the need to comply with the rules of professional conduct for lawyers. These ethics rules are intended to protect the public and maintain the integrity of the legal profession. Accordingly, attorneys must be familiar with the applicable ethics rules and guide their…
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What’s holding your firm back from exploring the opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) offers? For many lawyers, it’s fears about whether their bar association approves of AI. According to the 2024 Legal Trends for Mid-Sized Law Firms report, 31% of lawyers in mid-sized firms and 19% of lawyers in smaller firms believe that their bar…
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Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Which federal circuit is the only circuit to publish their decisions in the Courier New typeface? Hint: Times New Roman is the most popular typeface for federal circuit courts, with seven courts using that for their decisions. See the answer on the next…
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The University of California Santa Cruz switched to online instruction on its main campus Tuesday and Wednesday, citing safety concerns related to ongoing pro-Palestinian protests and labor activity. UC Santa Cruz members of UAW 4811…
The integrity of the judiciary is foundational to the proper administration of justice. As a lawyer, understanding the judicial codes of conduct is not just about ensuring fair trials, but also about safeguarding the profession’s standards and your practice. Here, we delve into the creation and implementation of these code. We will examine common duties…
(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Tesla is really good at infrastructure-level mess-ups. There were the autopilot recalls of 2023 and the Cybertruck acceleration recall of 2024, but don’t let these things fool you into thinking Tesla only has problems with its products. It also allegedly has problems with its workforce! So many, in fact, that…
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. [Biglaw] firm culture is toxic. The economics drive a hierarchical structure that is and will always be opposed to any genuine culture of caring or well-being. Those who make it to the top by virtue of having withstood this for decades will not really…