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Remembering Why I Went to Law School
Young lawyers often ask seasoned veterans why they went to law school. A common response from baby boomers is, "I wanted to improve the world." In that vein, King & Spalding senior partner Joseph R. Bankoff recalls Atlanta in the '60s, when lawyers from big-name firms were involved in "everything of importance" in the city. "Behind all the projects were lawyers," says Bankoff. "They were the glue holding the big projects together, enabling and finding ways for them to move forward."New York Lawyers: Are They That Bad?
They're known to be arrogant, loud and pushy. They frown if you can't keep up with their pace, and look down on you if you're from out of town. Are New York attorneys really that bad? Lawyers from all around the country describe their experiences with their Big Apple counterparts in a National Law Journal survey. Some lawyers still have rankling memories of being condescended to; others admire the way New York lawyers bring energy and excitement to any deal.War of the Words: Pleaded vs. Pled
There is a bitter, friend-splitting debate raging among lawyers about whether to use "pleaded" or "pled." Both words get a lot of play in legal writing. We think that it's time for one usage to rule them all — but we disagree about which word to send to the dustbin. Chandler always uses "pled." Boone always uses "pleaded." The gloves are off.War of the words: pleaded vs. pled
Lawyers often get to debate some of the most pressing questions of our time: The limits of Congress's commerce power. The reach of the Due Process Clause. "Pleaded" versus "pled."A Buyer's Guide to Law Firm Software
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