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New York Law Journal

Tips for New Judges

Hon. David B Saxe (ret.) offers some important advice to new judges "in the hope that it may ease the pathway for some and perhaps provide some useful nuggets that may help them ease into their judicial careers."
6 minute read

Law.com

What Financial Questions Should You Ask Your Client?

If you open the door to helping clients with financial planning, it can also make sense that a law firm might address the same concerns internally. In that case, the financial planning questions a forward-thinking attorney might ask of a client are also questions that attorney should be considering in their own life.
7 minute read

Law.com

Putting a Face (and a Voice) to Your Brand

Tips for Preparing a Spokesperson An organization's brand is among its most valuable assets. Just as we aim for consistent use of logos or taglines, maintaining control of messaging is an important component of brand management.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

'Everyday Hustle': A Criminal Defense Attorney's Tips for Running a Solo Practice

A Manhattan-based criminal defense attorney shares lessons on launching a solo practice during a turbulent time for New York courts.
6 minute read

Law.com

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.
8 minute read

Litigation Daily

Keep It Simple, and Maybe Pocket That Peremptory: Trial Tips From Either Side of the 'V'

Kathleen Flynn Peterson of Ciresi Conlin in Minneapolis and Kat Gallagher of Rodman & Rodman in Denver try cases on opposite sides of the bar and in different regions, but have some similar thoughts behind their approaches.
6 minute read

Litigation Daily

Stop and Think About That Sealing Request Before You File It

U.S. District Judge Joshua Wolson in Philadelphia says lawyers can't "yada, yada, yada" their way into the showing of harm needed to obtain a sealing order in his courtroom.
6 minute read

Law.com

Leveraging Law Firm KPIs for Business Success

Utilizing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in a law firm is crucial for evaluating performance, profitability, client satisfaction, and overall success. Understanding which attorneys are the most profitable, which matters are the most lucrative, and the cost of acquiring new clients is crucial for making informed business decisions.
4 minute read

Litigation Daily

Deep Breaths and Clenched Toes: Tips For Making It Through Jury Selection

Chris Beeman of Northern California civil defense firm Clapp Moroney Vucinich Beeman + Scheley and Richard Schoenberger of San Francisco plaintiffs firm Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger offer some nuggets on managing voir dire.
5 minute read

Law.com

Shielding Law Practices: Mitigating Vendor Risks to Safeguard Client Confidentiality

Because vendors often access clients' internal systems, customer data, and intellectual property, they will always be a magnet for hackers searching for valuable data. Bad actors will always look for the weak spots in a firm's defenses, including those deployed by a firm's vendors and other third parties. And signs point to a growing number of cyberattacks, not a lessening of them.
7 minute read

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