Briefs and Oral Arguments: What’s Worst of the Worst?

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia can always be counted on to let you know what he really thinks. And even though you think lawyers would bring their A game…

Jun 30, 2009 2:56 PM CDT

Do You Check Your PDA During Meetings?

The ubiquity of BlackBerrys and iPhones is still new enough that etiquette lines regarding their use have not been drawn. The New York Times says that…

Jun 24, 2009 7:10 PM CDT

Should There Be an Expectation of Permanent Anonymity Online?

Earlier this month, there was a big brouhaha over the outing by Ed Whelan, at Bench Memos, of the online persona ‘Publius.’

Publius turned…

Jun 23, 2009 5:48 PM CDT

What’s the Most Bizarre Memo You’ve Ever Received?

In these times, any BigLaw memo with strong or strange language makes its rounds on the blogosphere. And as a result of this phenomenon, ABAJournal.com readers know that a London…

Jun 17, 2009 7:00 PM CDT

Can Offering Work Flexibility Help a Firm’s Bottom Line?

Any outcry made over billable hour demands put on law firm associates has lately been drowned out by the chorus of laid-off lawyers and just-graduated law students wondering what realistic…

Jun 10, 2009 9:04 PM CDT

Roll Call: What Time Did You Get to Work Today?

Until this week when comments started rolling in on a story about a New York City BigLaw partner instructing lawyers to be…

Jun 3, 2009 6:12 PM CDT

More Tips on Top Sites

“Law Firm Websites That Work,” April, was of particular interest to me, as law is a career change and I have worked in the…

Jun 2, 2009 4:10 AM CDT

What’s One Smartphone App You Can’t Do Without?

Not surprisingly, the buzz around the iPhone is prompting even die-hard BlackBerry devotees to make the switch. iPhone use is up for lawyers,…

May 27, 2009 8:15 PM CDT

If You Had a Do-Over, Would You Choose Law School?

With the economy in shambles and firms, large and small, struggling to find solid footing, the time is ripe for self-reflection.

Indeed, hard times can unleash a May 27, 2009 7:31 PM CDT

What Boundaries Have You Set for Your Own Facebook or Twitter Use?

Social networking is fairly new for lawyers, and there aren’t many best practices for using the medium for client development and professional networking.

Jones Day partner Steven Bennett, who chairs…

May 20, 2009 2:34 PM CDT

Share Your Witness Attire Horror Stories

News that the Michigan Supreme Court is considering a rule to guide trial court judges who find themselves imposing dress codes on witnesses…

May 13, 2009 6:43 PM CDT

Who Would You Nominate for the Supreme Court?

With President Obama grappling with his first vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court, there’s been no shortage of short lists of prospective nominees for…

May 6, 2009 9:33 PM CDT

Kudos for 7 over 70—and Other Considerations

May 2, 2009 4:10 AM CDT

Are You Washing a Full 20 Seconds?

Children learn in preschool that to truly prevent the spread of nasty viruses like swine flu, the best approach is to cover your mouth when you cough and wash your…

Apr 29, 2009 9:22 PM CDT

Have You Turned to Craigslist for Clients?

We know that when consumers are on the hunt for a used set of bunk beds or a handyman, the first place they often go these days is Apr 28, 2009 8:40 PM CDT