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The Top Websites for Free Legal Research
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Running your own law firm can be a financial drain. You've got to shell out for malpractice and health insurance; pay rent and overhead; and keep up with a...
Are You a Lobbyist? How to Know If You Must Register
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Are you a lobbyist? More than 12,000 people are, according to a tally of registered lobbyists by the Center for Responsive Politics -- but there may be...
How to Delay Sending an Embarrassing Email
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
Remember when attorney Gloria Allred sent out her entire press contact list? What about the partner at Quinn Emanuel who sexually harassed a secretary through...
Top 5 Ways to Avoid Attorney Burnout
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
All work and no play can make attorneys not just dull, but also burned out. With law firms typically requiring 1,700 to 2,300 billable hours a year, according...
Law Firm Prospects 'Uncertain' in 2012, Despite Growth in Profits
By Andrew Chow, Esq. | Last updated on
Law firms will likely see a modest growth in profits in 2012, but other factors point to "a year of challenge and uncertainty," a new forecast suggests. The...
CA Judges Asked to List Their Sexual Preferences
By Stephanie Rabiner, Esq. | Last updated on
How many California judges are gay? Not many, according to the results of the state's Judicial Applicant Data Report, which is administered by the...