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Litigation Daily | Commentary

Brave New World of (Robot) Law

Jenna Greene | April 19, 2018

If your robot hurts someone, are you liable? Legally speaking, is a robot like a pet? An employee? Should robots have rights? In a new report, the U.S. Chamber Commerce contemplates not-so-distant questions about robot law.

The American Lawyer | Commentary

Michael Cohen Is Such an Awesome Lawyer

Vivia Chen | April 10, 2018

Loyalty, chutzpah and authenticity: Cohen is the whole package.

Law.com | Commentary

After the Driverless Fatality, Insurance and Litigation Will Be Forever Changed

Randy Maniloff | April 10, 2018

Unlike an inconsequential glitch with your office computer, in the case of driverless cars it's control, alt and someone’s life is deleted.

Law.com | Commentary

You Exercise and Eat Right. Now, About Those Sleep Habits, Counselor

Jonathan Jordan | April 09, 2018

Catching enough shut-eye can be challenging for busy lawyers, but it is vital to well-being.

The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary

Millennial Attorneys: How to Make Your First Year Work for You

Fara A. Cohen | April 04, 2018

The legal profession is notoriously slow when it comes to adapting to change. Even though many law firms are doing a better job of adjusting to millennial lawyers’ needs and expectations, and law schools are requiring more practical curricula, the transition from law school to practice still proves tough for many new attorneys.

National Law Journal | Commentary

Seven Changes in the Legal Job Market Impacting New Lawyers

Mark Weber | March 30, 2018

Harvard Law School Assistant Dean of Career Services Mark Weber reflects on more than two decades of law school and legal practice developments.

Litigation Daily | Commentary

Eric Holder, Unleashed

Jenna Greene | March 28, 2018

It’s as if Eric Holder Jr. is everywhere these days, from fighting gerrymandering to executive producing a TV show to hinting at a presidential run. But does he have time to do any actual work at Covington & Burling, where he’s a partner?

New York Law Journal | Commentary

Quinn Emanuel Partner Suffers From Depression and He Wants Everyone to Know

Joseph Milowic III | March 28, 2018

Struggling to find meaning in your work? Lacking motivation? Thinking about quitting? Please read this first.

The American Lawyer | Commentary

Trump’s Lawyers in Waiting, Low-Brow Lohan + More!

Vivia Chen | March 27, 2018

It turns out there are some very well-credentialed young legal talents who are all progeny of Trump loyalists.

Law.com | Commentary

Critical Mass: Remington Bankruptcy Could Delay Sandy Hook Suit. Plus, Ex-Students Take Shuttered Law School to Court

Amanda Bronstad | March 27, 2018

Remington Outdoor's Chapter 11 bankruptcy could hold up a case brought by 10 families of victims of the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School, even if the Connecticut Supreme Court rules in their favor.

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Lawyer Testimonials Aim to Stamp Out Mental Health Stigma

Patrick R. Krill | March 27, 2018

In his latest Well Counseled column, Patrick Krill brings news of a plan by the ABA to share online testimonials of lawyers who have faced addiction and mental health difficulties.

Law.com | Commentary

Skilled in the Art: Blurred Lines | Iancu Revealed | Tinder v. Bumble

Scott Graham | March 23, 2018

Greetings and welcome to Skilled in the Art. I'm Law.com IP reporter Scott Graham, and I am ready for the Supreme Court to get Oil States over with. In…

Litigation Daily | Commentary

Ted Olson to Donald Trump: Thanks, But No Thanks

Jenna Greene | March 21, 2018

No, Gibson Dunn's Ted Olson won't be representing POTUS. But what's really shocking is how hard it's become for Trump to attract any prominent, establishment attorney.

The American Lawyer | Commentary

Where the Girls Are

Vivia Chen | March 16, 2018

The good news: Women constitute the majority of law students. The bad news: Women dominate some of the worst-ranked law schools in the nation.

Law.com | Commentary

The Law Firm Disrupted: What Does Litigation Finance Do for Big Law’s Capital Cravings?

Roy Strom | March 15, 2018

Burford Capital's big income and profit figures could give managing partners room to maneuver.

Law.com | Commentary

Inside Track: NDA Lessons From Stormy Daniels | A Cold One With AB InBev's GC

Stephanie Forshee | March 14, 2018

How in-house lawyers can dazzle their future bosses with their tech skills, and what legal departments can learn about NDAs from the Stormy Daniels affair. Plus, Anheuser Busch InBev’s general counsel chatted with us about his favorite beer, complicated alcohol laws and data compliance.

The American Lawyer | Commentary

Ladies, Get Out Your Whip

Vivia Chen | March 14, 2018

The latest must-have in a woman's career arsenal is a New York-based professional dominatrix with an almost cult-like following.

Law.com | Commentary

Skilled in the Art: Extreme PTO Makeover | Berkheimer En Banc? | New Life for Zombies

Scott Graham | March 13, 2018

Patent officials unveiled the new patent cover Sunday at SXSW in Austin. It's only the third cover in the agency's history.

Law.com | Commentary

What's Next: Section 230 | Bitcoin's Origin Story | GitHub Goes Legaltech?

Ben Hancock | March 13, 2018

How will the sex trafficking bill poised to pass the Senate impact internet platforms? Plus, the lawsuit that might reveal Bitcoin's true creator, and a new tool for managing open source software licensing.

Law.com | Commentary

Critical Mass: Yahoo May Face Punitive Damages in Data Breach. Plus: Litigation Funding and State Usury Laws

Amanda Bronstad | March 13, 2018

Yahoo now faces the possibility of punitive damages over recent data breaches, which have impacted a total more than 3 billion user accounts, after Judge Lucy Koh refused to dismiss the case.

The American Lawyer | Commentary

John Quinn's Unrequited ‘Love,’ Sizzlin' Texas + More

Vivia Chen | March 09, 2018

Would John Quinn have used more moderate tones about Faith Gay leaving his firm if she were a man?

Litigation Daily | Commentary

Jeff Had Issues: An Akin Gump Lawyer Breaks Bad—and There’s No Satisfying Explanation

Jenna Greene | March 08, 2018

Jeffrey Wertkin was sentenced on Wednesday to 30 months in prison, but the question remains: Why did someone so smart do something that even his lawyer called “stupid, stupid"?

National Law Journal | Commentary

Want to Improve Law Firm Diversity? Hint: Start Upstream

Jennifer Jaskolka and CiCi Cheng | March 07, 2018

A novel initiative in Colorado focuses on the pipeline of entry-level diverse candidates to address the perennial complaint from employers that only a limited pool of diverse candidates exists.

The American Lawyer | Commentary

Can Stay-at-Home Moms Ever Get Back on Track?

Vivia Chen | March 06, 2018

Let's be blunt: You are better off getting axed from your job than leaving it by choice—if that choice is quitting for the sake of the children.

Litigation Daily | Commentary

Civil War on the Plaintiffs Side as Robbins Geller Attacks Firms Seeking Dubious Fees

Jenna Greene | March 05, 2018

Lawyers from plaintiffs powerhouse Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd called out “a cadre of firms responsible for a dramatic explosion of federal deal litigation,” and urged a federal judge in San Francisco to reject a fee request by fellow plaintiffs’ counsel.

The American Lawyer | Commentary

Can We Bring Back the Hotties of Law?

Vivia Chen | March 02, 2018

We're entering a puritanical era. Mention someone's looks, attractiveness or sex appeal, and people accuse you of sexism, lookism or some other "ism."

Law.com | Commentary

The Law Firm Disrupted: What Lawyers Will Go From Grunt to Great

Roy Strom | March 01, 2018

Conventional wisdom says AI will take the grunt work off lawyers’ plates, freeing their time for higher level thinking and legal analysis. But is there enough higher-level work for to go around?

The American Lawyer | Commentary

YL Board: This Is What Sexual Harassment in the Legal Industry Looks Like

The Young Lawyer Editorial Board of The American Lawyer | February 28, 2018

We call for the industry to avoid silence when witnessing harassment and hold perpetrators—no matter how big a book of business—accountable.

The American Lawyer | Analysis | Commentary

Women Take a Pass on the Big Law Brass Ring

Vivia Chen | February 27, 2018

High-performing women lawyers are finding partnership isn't always for them.

The American Lawyer | Commentary

LSAT Takers Hit 16-Year High, But Most Grads Regret Going to Law School

Vivia Chen | February 22, 2018

Why is law school popular again? One theory is the Trump effect, which is that people are so morally and politically outraged by the direction of the country that they want to go to law school to set things right.

Texas Lawyer | Commentary

Men in Law, This is How Women Perceive Your Behavior

Patricia Hunt Holmes | February 20, 2018

Men, here are some tips for being more 'mindful' of how to relate to women so that missteps don't rob you of the ability to have meaningful relationships with opposite-sex colleagues.

The American Lawyer | Commentary

The Lawyer As Pimp

Vivia Chen | February 19, 2018

Although there's no indication that Michael Cohen procured Stormy Daniels and other women for President Trump's pleasure, the word captures the spirit of his job.

The American Lawyer | Commentary

Women Still Don't Get Credit for Speaking Up

Vivia Chen | February 14, 2018

It turns out you can lean in until you topple over, but you still won't get recognition.

National Law Journal | Commentary

Remembering 'The Boss': Scalia’s Legacy, 2 Years On

Tony Mauro | Marcia Coyle | February 13, 2018

“Even two years on from his death, Justice Scalia remains a powerful influence on the court," said Kannon Shanmugam, a former Scalia law clerk and head of Williams & Connolly's Supreme Court and appellate litigation practice.

The American Lawyer | Commentary

Baker McKenzie Partner Is Accused of Sexual Assault, But Where's the #Metoo?

Vivia Chen | February 08, 2018

While women in the U.S. and many parts of the world are spilling their guts about harassment and assault, and airing the names of their alleged perpetrators along the way, the Brits are keeping their lips tightly sealed.

The American Lawyer | Commentary

Take It From Hillary, Female Bosses Aren't Always on Your Side

Vivia Chen | February 07, 2018

Despite her advocacy for women and her status as a feminist, the former presidential candidate followed the standard corporate playbook in her role as manager: The offending man gets to keep his job while the woman is packed away and hushed up.

The American Lawyer | Commentary

In Hindsight, 20/20 Diversity Is Too Low for Asian-American GCs

Vivia Chen | February 02, 2018

Asian-American lawyers make gains in general counsel ranks. It's not by accident.

The Legal Intelligencer | Commentary

How to Use IRAC Strategies for a Successful Job Interview

Samantha Divine Jallah | February 01, 2018

I don’t remember much about the first case I read in law school, but I do remember how intimidating it was. I arrogantly thought I would quickly read those how-ever-many pages, absorb the content on the first read, IRAC the case in five minutes, and enjoy the rest of my life. Instead I remember spending an eternity reading each page and infinite more time re-reading the most boring content I’d ever been exposed t

Law.com | Commentary

Just in Time for the Super Bowl, a Look at the NFL's Offbeat Cases

Randy Maniloff | January 31, 2018

What better way to deal with any lull in the action on Sunday than a discussion of the substantial number of lawsuits that surround the National Football League, its players and fans.

The Recorder | Commentary

The Mike Pence Effect and the Negative Impact on Equitable Mentoring

Wayne Stacy | January 26, 2018

Lawyers who refuse to dine or drink alone with members of the opposite sex who are not their spouses imperil critical mentoring opportunities.

The American Lawyer | Commentary

Single, Pregnant and 40-ish. Got a Problem With That?

Vivia Chen | January 23, 2018

If you've been too busy with work to find Mr. Right and start a family, don't fret that the baby train has passed you by.

The American Lawyer | Commentary

Male Clients Disfavor Women Partners

Vivia Chen | January 17, 2018

Are women just lousy at business development? Or are their firms not giving them the opportunity to shine? Well, here's another factor to consider: Male clients still favor male partners, according to a recent survey.

The American Lawyer | Commentary

Sex Czars, Lies and Law Firms' Fate: The Careerist's Predictions for Life in Law in 2018

Vivia Chen | January 02, 2018

Diversity, gender equality, innovation, millennials, sexual harassment? Nah. They won't take up any of your time in 2018.

Litigation Daily | Commentary

10 Survival Tips for Nice People Who Happen to be Litigators

David J. Richardson | January 01, 2018

Being a litigator is a difficult job, even for thick-skinned cynics. If you're also a nice person (and, really, don't we all think we're a nice person), you might benefit from adopting a few of these rules for the sake of your own survival.

Texas Lawyer | Commentary

Work-Induced Alienation Syndrome—It's Real

James H. Dolan | December 29, 2017

The demands of litigation are hard enough, but when compounded with regular travel the two frail human beings in that marriage are faced with grave risk to their relationship.

Daily Business Review | Commentary

The Rise of Third-Party Funding in International Arbitration

Don Hayden | December 28, 2017

It is no longer a question of whether third-party funding will be used in international arbitration, but how we will tailor our processes to address the issues that come into play when third- party funders more frequently finance “bet the company” cross-border disputes and major investor-state claims.

The Recorder | Commentary

Bedsworth: Bedsworth & Curious George, LLP

William W. Bedsworth | December 27, 2017

I’m thinking of opening a monkey law office specializing in macaque discrimination.

The American Lawyer | Commentary

Why Haven’t Women in Law Firms Called Out Kozinski?

Vivia Chen | December 20, 2017

Those who've gone public with recollections of the now-retired judge's lascivious acts are predominantly from academia. Others who've spoken on the record include a journalist, a law student and a former federal judge.

The American Lawyer | Commentary

Let's Talk About Kozinski's Victim: Heidi Bond

Vivia Chen | December 13, 2017

While many of us can practically recite what the victims of sexual harassment say they endured from Harvey Weinstein, Louis C.K. and Matt Lauer, do we look beyond those moments and consider how it altered the trajectory of these women's lives?

The American Lawyer | Commentary

Can We Get Rid of Alex Kozinski?

Vivia Chen | December 12, 2017

So far, the judge for the Ninth Circuit has shown no inclination of leaving in response to allegations brought by six women.

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