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Morning Docket: 07.23.24

Morning Docket: 07.23.24

* Several law firms reject the current trend and continue to call their partners "partners" and their counsel "counsel." BOLD! [American Lawyer] * CFTC whistleblower program faces financial peril. But then how will we ever know that the Duke brothers are planning to...

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Will Your Paralyzing Fear of Zoom Ruin Your Life?

Fear of Zoom can leave you frozen like your Wi-Fi dropped out. But you can conquer Zoom anxiety with these five tips. The post Will Your Paralyzing Fear of Zoom Ruin Your Life? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Five tips for staying...

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Looking Ahead To 2028

Looking Ahead To 2028

What happens if J.D. Vance is in the position to enforce his 2020 thinking in 2028? The post Looking Ahead To 2028 appeared first on Above the Law.J.D. Vance (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)J.D. Vance has said that, if he had been vice president in...

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Cobb & Gonzalez: A Foundation of Excellence

There’s nothing mysterious or magical about the success of Cobb & Gonzalez, one of the most respected law firms in Florida. According to managing partner Christopher M. Cobb, it’s simply a matter of straightforward planning built on a foundation of integrity and...

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Why AI Is a Lawyer’s Partner in Crime

Why AI Is a Lawyer’s Partner in Crime

The AI revolution is not about replacing human expertise, but augmenting it, empowering legal professionals to focus on complex problem-solving, informed decision-making and driving meaningful change.       For over a decade now, the narrative around artificial...

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descrybe.ai

When Boston software engineer Richard DiBona and his wife, marketing executive Kara Peterson, attempted to research a legal question a little over a year ago, “we quickly realized how difficult it was to find, read, or even access some case law,” said DiBona. “The law...

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Six Reasons e-Discovery Benefits from AI

Six Reasons e-Discovery Benefits from AI

Recent media coverage makes it clear that the time for law firms to embrace the disruption of AI is now. If you wait, from the looks of it, you risk losing business, and perhaps credibility.       Recent media coverage makes it clear that the time for law firms to...

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Morning Docket: 07.22.24

Morning Docket: 07.22.24

* Republicans hype legal challenges to taking Biden off the ballot... except he's not on ANY ballots yet since that doesn't happen until the convention delegates vote. But you miss 100 percent of the shots you don't take to a pliant judge in Amarillo. [Politico] *...

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What Makes a Law Firm Attractive to Buyers?

Brooke Lively | What makes a law firm attractive to buyers? Exactly the same things that make a firm a joy to own. Focus on these three things. The post What Makes a Law Firm Attractive to Buyers? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.I’m...

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How Appealing Weekly Roundup

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

The week in appellate news. The post How Appealing Weekly Roundup appeared first on Above the Law.(Image via Getty)Ed. Note: A weekly roundup of just a few items from Howard Bashman’s How Appealing blog, the Web’s first blog devoted to appellate litigation. Check out...

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Thanks To Our Fantastic Advertisers

Thanks To Our Fantastic Advertisers

It's great working with you! The post Thanks To Our Fantastic Advertisers appeared first on Above the Law.Thanks To Our Fantastic Advertisers - Above the Law Skip to content We’d like to express gratitude to our fantastic sponsors here at Above the Law:Aon CosmoLex...

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Leaving Has Its Costs — See Also

Leaving Has Its Costs — See Also

Kirkland Is Keeping Its Top Talent With Vinegar: That's a lot of cash to leave behind. Show Me The Echo Chambers!: See the schools with the most Conservative and Liberal student bodies. Some Things Should Stay In The Court Room: Live streaming traffic court? Fine....

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Morning Docket: 07.18.24

Morning Docket: 07.18.24

* Have Biglaw firms become vengeful? [Law.com International] * Delaware rushes corporate law changes following chancery decision. [Law360] * J.D. Vance and Vivek Ramaswamy bonded over the Bengals. No one bonds over the Bungles. These are some sick freaks. [Cincinnati...

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