First quarter of 2023 had some of highest activist shareholder activity ever, say equity investor counsel
First quarter of 2023 had some of highest activist shareholder activity ever, say equity investor counsel
As stories of some CEOs' outrageous behaviors continue, the amount of activist shareholder activities keeps growing, say... Read more
31 Jul 2023
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36mins
Attorney for Lawrence v. Texas reflects on LGBTQ rights on 20th anniversary
Attorney for Lawrence v. Texas reflects on LGBTQ rights on 20th anniversary
Winning a 2003 landmark U.S. Supreme Court case expanded a gay lawyer's Supreme Court practice, he says, and looking bac... Read more
26 Jun 2023
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The NextGen bar exam includes an expansion of skills testing, so how will candidates study?
The NextGen bar exam includes an expansion of skills testing, so how will candidates study?
With the current exam, candidates have a 90% chance of passing, if they follow the advice of their law schools’ academic... Read more
29 May 2023
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28mins
Through overseas currency exchanges, California deputy DA helps online romance scam victims get their money back
Through overseas currency exchanges, California deputy DA helps online romance scam victims get their money back
In the criminal justice world, pig butchering refers to bacon—but not literally. Instead, it’s a term used to describe s... Read more
24 Apr 2023
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Many young people arrested for Chicago carjackings have been exposed to violence daily, lawyer and pastor says
Many young people arrested for Chicago carjackings have been exposed to violence daily, lawyer and pastor says
As rises in Chicago carjackings continue to increase fear among many residents, Cliff Nellis, an attorney and pastor who... Read more
27 Mar 2023
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Family law gave this lawyer some ideas about what clients really want
Family law gave this lawyer some ideas about what clients really want
Jessica Bednarz has spent much of her career representing people, researching access-to-justice issues and using that kn... Read more
27 Feb 2023
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After seeing attitude shifts about opiate addiction, MDL lawyer targets Facebook
After seeing attitude shifts about opiate addiction, MDL lawyer targets Facebook
In the 35 years that Jayne Conroy has been a lawyer, she’s spent the entire time in private practice doing civil litigat... Read more
30 Jan 2023
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How do you build trust with incarcerated clients? Exonerated jailhouse lawyer has ideas
How do you build trust with incarcerated clients? Exonerated jailhouse lawyer has ideas
Attorneys often expect incarcerated clients to lie and vice versa, says Derrick Hamilton, who served more than 20 years ... Read more
26 Dec 2022
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31mins
Worried about the 2023 lawyer jobs market? This legal search consultant has some tips
Worried about the 2023 lawyer jobs market? This legal search consultant has some tips
While 2022 was a phenomenal year for attorneys and “anyone with a pulse” and a law license could find work, 2023 might “... Read more
28 Nov 2022
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34mins
Stressed about holiday parties? Think about skipping them, says lawyer in recovery
Stressed about holiday parties? Think about skipping them, says lawyer in recovery
As we head into the holiday season, consider what you want your celebrations to look like, rather than meeting everyone ... Read more
31 Oct 2022
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