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Lawyers Will Now Have To Pinky Swear Not To Be Jerks

Lawyers Will Now Have To Pinky Swear Not To Be Jerks

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! Beginning in 2026, which state will become the first to require attorneys to take an annual civility oath to “conduct themselves with dignity, courtesy, and integrity”? Hint: While this is the first...

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Keeping Out The Kardashians — See Also

Keeping Out The Kardashians — See Also

Defending The Bar Exam Points To An Unexpected Icon: You can acknowledge the bar exam sucks AND that Kim Kardashian isn’t ready to be a lawyer. $200k Super Bonus?!: Cahill goes above and beyond for some of their 2018-2021 associates! Even More Bonuses!: Check out...

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The Best Online Law School Programs In America (2026)

The Best Online Law School Programs In America (2026)

Would-be lawyers continue to seek flexible pathways into the study of law, and many law schools have finally entered the 21st century with the introduction of online JD programs, with teaching presented in a fully online or a hybrid/online format. But which of these...

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The Lawyer’s Guide To The Holidays

The Lawyer’s Guide To The Holidays

Thanksgiving is in the rearview, and the December holidays are upon us. Consider this your holiday lawyer’s guide. In no particular order, a few thoughts and some advice. Gift Giving. Your staff works hard. Don’t rely solely on your firm to provide holiday gifts. Get...

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The Courtroom Tech Maze No One Asked For

The Courtroom Tech Maze No One Asked For

Technological advancements have occurred at unprecedented rates over the past decade, and the release of generative AI has only accelerated this trend. Judges are finally paying attention, but the response is as unhinged as you’d expect.   Since the turn of the...

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Another Biglaw Firm Takes the Texas Plunge

Another Biglaw Firm Takes the Texas Plunge

Fennemore Craig is officially putting on its boots and growing in Texas. The Am Law 200 firm announced a merger with San Antonio labor & employment boutique Schmoyer Reinhard, bringing all 11 of the boutique’s attorneys into the fold and boosting Fennemore’s...

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Morning Docket: 12.04.25

Morning Docket: 12.04.25

* Should lawyers take a civility oath to cut down on bad behavior? Please stop laughing. [Reuters] * Republicans launch bid to end dual citizenship. [Newsweek] * Taking the temperature of London Biglaw associates. Unlike all most temperatures from London, this doesn’t...

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The Real Story of Who’s Thriving in Law

The Real Story of Who’s Thriving in Law

Solo law practice has long been misunderstood. It's been seen as a step back, a retreat, a sign of failing to “be strong and stay the course. Yet the survey data directly contradicts these assumptions.       Solo law practice has long been misunderstood. It's been...

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A Bad Week For Trump’s Fake U.S. Attorneys

A Bad Week For Trump’s Fake U.S. Attorneys

While most of us celebrated Thanksgiving, some of Trump’s phony U.S. Attorneys were the real turkeys. First, a conservative leaning panel of the Eleventh Circuit affirmed the million dollar sanctions against Donald Trump and the parking garage lawyer he claims to have...

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Dems Call Out Shady Handling Of Jack Smith Subpoena

Chairman Jordan has denied Special Counsel Jack Smith’s offer to speak publicly to the whole Congress and the whole country about his investigations into Donald Trump, instead demanding he comply with a subpoena for a closed-door, private session simply so Republicans...

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Law School’s Link To Modern Law Of War

Law School’s Link To Modern Law Of War

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! During the Civil War, Abraham Lincoln commissioned Francis Lieber, a professor at what law school, to draft what became General Order No. 100 (widely known as the Lieber Code), the first modern...

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Top 6 Legal Content Writing Providers

Home Legal Vendors Top 6 Legal Content Writing Providers By Attorney at Law Magazine December 3, 2025 Table of Contents Would you like to speak to a representative from Lexicon Legal Content to find out more details about their legal content writing services? Call...

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Apple Hires New AI Chief as It Tries to Shake Laggard Label

Apple Hires New AI Chief as It Tries to Shake Laggard Label

While John Giannandrea reported to CEO Tim Cook, his successor, Amar Subramanya, will report to the senior vice president of software development.       While John Giannandrea reported to CEO Tim Cook, his successor, Amar Subramanya, will report to the senior vice...

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A Law School Good Enough For Batman

A Law School Good Enough For Batman

Ed. Note: Welcome to our daily feature Trivia Question of the Day! What law school did Bruce Wayne, aka Batman, attend? Hint: It was revealed in Detective Comics #439, via a diploma on the wall. See the answer on the next page. The post A Law School Good Enough For...

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Best Legal Conferences for Lawyers to Attend in 2026

Home Legal Marketing Networking for Lawyers Best Legal Conferences for Lawyers to Attend in 2026 By Attorney at Law Magazine December 2, 2025 Table of Contents Get paired with the best legal marketing companies. Book a 30-minute legal marketing diagnosis with Jason...

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The Dangers Of Unrestrained Partisanship

The Dangers Of Unrestrained Partisanship

Partisans can make everything partisan. For example, who causes a standoff? Both sides. It takes two to stand off. If either side gave in to its opponent’s position, there would be no standoff.   So who caused the government shutdown? Both sides, of course. The...

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Dicks And Kuntz! Read All About It! — See Also

Collision Sends Two Families To Court: Serious case, but you’ve gotta admit the names are funny. Tell Us About Your Bonuses!: We heard from Willkie and Perkins Coie! White Supremacist Wins Day In Court: The ball is back in University of Florida’s court. Eight Crazy...

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UChicago Law AI Lab Students Create Free Tool for Renters

UChicago Law AI Lab Students Create Free Tool for Renters

The AI Lab created LeaseChat, an AI tool available free to renters nationwide to help them analyze their leases and understand their legal rights.       The AI Lab created LeaseChat, an AI tool available free to renters nationwide to help them analyze their leases and...

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Ex-Judge Sues AG Pam Bondi and the DOJ

Ex-Judge Sues AG Pam Bondi and the DOJ

The wrongful-termination lawsuit seeks full reinstatement as a U.S. immigration judge.       The wrongful-termination lawsuit seeks full reinstatement as a U.S. immigration judge.       

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