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7th Cir. Alerts IL Bar to Lawyer's 'Gibberish' Briefs
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Walter Maksym may well be the most embarrassed attorney in Illinois. Homing in on his grammatical deficiencies (and a 345-word sentence), the 7th Circuit...
PACER Fees Going Up 25% to 10 Cents a Page
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
If you're looking to get some information from the federal courts, now is the time. PACER fees are increasing about 25%, from 8 cents a page to 10 cents a...
Do Clients Care if Their Lawyer Wears Jeans?
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
Does your law firm have a dress code? If not, you might want to take a look at your client base and consider implementing one.After all, you never know who may...
Using Law Students for Their Westlaw Passwords Unethical, Court Rules
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Cost-cutting attorneys beware: Taking advantage of law students' free access to Westlaw is unethical and could be a potential felony. That's the conclusion of...
White Powder Attack at DA's Office: How to Safeguard a Legal Office
By Cynthia Hsu, Esq. | Last updated on
White powder was found in a letter sent to a Florida state attorney's office. Three individuals were hospitalized after being exposed to the substance last...
Make Sure Your Unpaid Interns, Paralegals are Legal
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
If your law firm uses unpaid interns or paralegals, you won't want to miss this legal cliffhanger. A class-action lawsuit is trying to reel in the practice of...
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