Tech coach Adriana Linares translates tech for lawyers (podcast)

Adriana Linares considers it a badge of honor to work in the legal profession without being a lawyer.

Dec 13, 2017 8:30 AM CST

Cartoon Poll: Which emoji caption makes you LOL?

This month’s caption contest had us laughing out loud as we sorted through about 100 submissions. Now it’s your turn to decide what these emoji jurors are really feeling. The caption that receives the most votes will appear in an upcoming issue of the magazine. Vote in the cartoon poll…

Dec 11, 2017 4:37 PM CST

Can you write a happy legal-themed story in 4 words?

On Wednesday morning, the hashtag #writeahappystoryin4words was trending on Twitter. Some of the super-short happy stories we found: Eating without getting fat. Baby shoes, well worn. Twitter introduces “Edit” button Inspired by this, we’d like to ask you: Can you write a happy legal-themed story in four words? Answer in…

Dec 6, 2017 11:59 AM CST

Georgetown law prof calls for reimagining of criminal justice system in ‘Chokehold’ (podcast)

As a former federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., Paul Butler once worked to put people in prison. Now, he has come to believe that prisons should be abolished.

Dec 6, 2017 8:30 AM CST

10 Questions: From plaintiffs to patients, Don D. Bush shifts careers at 70

Don D. Bush left his position as a magistrate judge with the U.S. District Court for work as a medical technician for a nonprofit urgent care clinic and an ambulance service.

Dec 1, 2017 1:40 AM CST

Lessons from the past can propel your future

Dec 1, 2017 1:35 AM CST

How serendipity, ‘Star Wars,’ Sunstein and constitutional law intersect

Justice requires great artistry. The narrative arc of our constitutional law saga is full of surprise, mystery and plot reversals.

Dec 1, 2017 1:15 AM CST

How to start a sentence

Many writers mistakenly think it’s the beginning: They begin a disproportionate number of sentences with the grammatical subject, and they rarely depart from the subject-verb-object pattern. Boring legal writers create paragraphs of sentence after sentence beginning with a client’s or litigant’s name; interesting writers, by contrast, spice their prose with syntactic variety.

Dec 1, 2017 1:05 AM CST

Web 100: Best law blogs

Our inaugural year of the Web 100 list honors 50 blogs (and adds five more to our Blawg 100 Hall of Fame.)

Dec 1, 2017 12:02 AM CST

Welcome to the 2017 ABA Journal Web 100

Our inaugural year of this feature honors 50 blogs (and adds five more to our Blawg Hall of Fame), as well as 25 law podcasts and 25 tweeters for lawyers to follow.

Dec 1, 2017 12:01 AM CST

Did you or your spouse work during labor and delivery of your child?

“How many of you worked while you (or spouse) were at hospital during labor/delivery of your child?” That question was posed by Keith Lee the other day on Twitter and brought to mind the birth of my first child. I went into labor while at the office and decided it…

Nov 29, 2017 1:00 PM CST

Podcasts, social media share spotlight with blogs in ABA Journal Web 100

ABA Journal editors have published their year-end choices for best online media. For 2017, the annual list includes podcasts and social media on legal topics as well as blogs.

Nov 27, 2017 4:05 PM CST

Cartoon Caption: Can these jurors keep a straight face for the case?

Can these emoji jurors fulfill their duty? We want to hear from you, so please send us your best caption for this month’s emoji-themed cartoon. The winner of our December challenge will see their caption and credit printed in an upcoming issue of the ABA Journal. Congrats to November’s winning…

Nov 27, 2017 3:41 PM CST

Esquire Etiquette: Minding your manners at work (podcast)

True etiquette is not about stuffy rules—it's about behaving in a way that makes people feel comfortable. But as social norms change, and some people have a hard time separating personal from professional behavior. Before your firm's holiday party, it may be time to check in on what is—and is not—appropriate.

Nov 27, 2017 8:00 AM CST

Does your workplace allow pets? Do you ever take your pet to work with you?

People love their pets. So much so that they’re nowadays considered to be part of the family. We’ve previously reported that it’s not uncommon for dogs, cats and other animal companions to hang out in law offices—even when clients are present. Bringing Fido or Whiskers to work may create a…

Nov 15, 2017 11:45 AM CST