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Policies On Billing For Attorney Travel Time

Policies On Billing For Attorney Travel Time

Most litigators need to travel for court conferences, depositions, site inspections, and other events during the life of a lawsuit. Depending on the type of appearance, a lawyer might spend more time traveling to attend an event than at the appearance itself. While...

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Seems Like Law Firm Co-Workers Actually Care

Seems Like Law Firm Co-Workers Actually Care

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected for Am Law’s 2025 mental health survey, what percentage of respondents felt like their co-workers cared about their mental health? Hint: The number may be higher than you...

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Stat(s) Of The Week: Get Up, Stand Up

Stat(s) Of The Week: Get Up, Stand Up

American lawyers overwhelmingly oppose the agreements some major law firms have struck in response to the Trump administration’s executive actions, with more than 90% of respondents to a new Above the Law survey agreeing that such deals involve “giving in to...

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Getting Real About Being A Divorce Lawyer

I chat with Padideh Jafari, founder and CEO of Jafari Law and Mediation Office. Discover Padideh’s inspiring journey from a five-year-old aspiring lawyer to a successful family law practitioner and advocate. With fascinating insights into handling high-conflict...

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How Appealing Weekly Roundup

How Appealing Weekly Roundup

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 these stories and more at How Appealing. “Justice Allison Riggs sworn in after six-month election battle with GOP...

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Morning Docket: 05.16.25

Morning Docket: 05.16.25

* There’s an appetite at the Supreme Court to get rid of universal injunctions, but after brutal oral argument, birthright citizenship might not be the case where they pull the trigger. [Law360] * Giving Jeanine Pirro a temporary appointment after riding Ed Martin’s...

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Microsoft Copilot 2025: It’s Better 1 Year Later

Danielle DavisRoe | Copilot has definitely gotten better since our 2024 review, but there's still a ton of growth potential. The post Microsoft Copilot 2025: It’s Better 1 Year Later appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.Microsoft Copilot...

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The 4 Day In-Person Mandate Is Coming — See Also

The 4 Day In-Person Mandate Is Coming — See Also

A Top 10 Firm Expects Associates To Be In The Office “At Least” 4 Days A Week: Is the 5th day implied? DOJ Gets All Retaliatory: Because chilling law firms from opposing the administration is the point. Wrong Place, Right Time To Get Suspended: Broward County judge...

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Ethics Exam Leaked Early In Ironic Law School Twist

Every year, there’s some law school exam drama. Sometimes a professor will reuse exam questions (despite knowing this is begging for trouble), or employ shocking and tragic hypotheticals, or force students to defend segregation. But another classic blunder involves...

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Ethics Exam Leaked Early In Ironic Law School Twist

Every year, there’s some law school exam drama. Sometimes a professor will reuse exam questions (despite knowing this is begging for trouble), or employ shocking and tragic hypotheticals, or force students to defend segregation. But another classic blunder involves...

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Harvard Law Got The Steal Of The Century

Harvard Law Got The Steal Of The Century

There’s a certain thrill to thrift store shopping — maybe you’ll find some real Westmoreland milk glass, or a Thierry Mugler blazer in exactly your size. And you might find an absolute killer of a deal. But know it will never be as great as the find that Harvard Law...

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Harvard Law Got The Steal Of The Century

Harvard Law Got The Steal Of The Century

There’s a certain thrill to thrift store shopping — maybe you’ll find some real Westmoreland milk glass, or a Thierry Mugler blazer in exactly your size. And you might find an absolute killer of a deal. But know it will never be as great as the find that Harvard Law...

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Partner Paydays Are WAY Up At This Biglaw Firm

Partner Paydays Are WAY Up At This Biglaw Firm

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by Am Law, which Biglaw firm saw the biggest increase in its compensation for all partners (CAP) in 2024? Hint: CAP went up 39.9% at this firm last year. See the answer on...

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Partner Paydays Are WAY Up At This Biglaw Firm

Partner Paydays Are WAY Up At This Biglaw Firm

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! According to data collected by Am Law, which Biglaw firm saw the biggest increase in its compensation for all partners (CAP) in 2024? Hint: CAP went up 39.9% at this firm last year. See the answer on...

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Feds Drop Criminal Charges in Illinois Against Tom Girardi

Feds Drop Criminal Charges in Illinois Against Tom Girardi

At a Thursday hearing, U.S. District Judge Mary Rowland of the Northern District of Illinois said she would grant the government's motion to dismiss criminal charges against Girardi.       At a Thursday hearing, U.S. District Judge Mary Rowland of the Northern...

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Coinbase Sued in Nationwide Class Actions Over Data Breach

Coinbase Sued in Nationwide Class Actions Over Data Breach

“Whether through impersonation, bribery or social engineering, the endgame is the same: gaining access to corporate IT systems or sensitive data, said Justin Daniels, an equity partner at Baker Donelson.       “Whether through impersonation, bribery or social...

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DOJ Bars Hiring Law Firms Litigating Against Administration

DOJ Bars Hiring Law Firms Litigating Against Administration

The Justice Department will avoid retaining “private counsel and law firms that have a conflict with the United States," according to a memo this month.       The Justice Department will avoid retaining “private counsel and law firms that have a conflict with the...

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Bold Strategy, Biglaw — Let’s See If It Pays Off

Bold Strategy, Biglaw — Let’s See If It Pays Off

Biglaw firms who gave in to Trump suffered a scathing 60 Minutes piece and key talent defections, so they’ve decided upon a new tactic: pretending they never made a deal at all! It does not appear to be working. Meanwhile, Justice David Souter died, reminding everyone...

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