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Elon Musk's Lawyer Might be Sanctioned for Showing Up Uninvited and Being Annoying
Elon Musk is in court again, and at this point we've lost count of the lawsuits against him. Like usual with Musk, there's a lot of drama, in the courtroom and out. But this time, the man at the center of the drama is not Musk himself, but…
Don't Forget the Footnotes
Lawyers will fight about a lot of things. It is, after all, what we're good at. In recent years, this increasingly includes word counts on briefs and other documents filed with the court. While brevity is the hallmark of a good legal writer, a lot of attorneys view jurisdictional…
New Policy Aims to Curb 'Judge Shopping'
A new federal policy passed by the U.S. judiciary aims to curb the practice of legal “shopping” — no, not that kind of shopping. Rest assured, Americans can continue to shop at retailers to their heart's content. Rather, the new policy is directed at what’s been seen as an…
Rapper Pras Michel Contests Conviction Because of Lawyer’s Use of AI
AI may someday prove to be a boon to practicing attorneys, but right now you might want to stick with the tools you know. A new AI program is being blamed in part for a defendant's conviction in a high-profile international conspiracy case. On April 26, 2023, Grammy-winning rapper…
Should You Sue Over Bad Reviews?
Your online reputation can be one of your most valuable assets. A significant amount of time and money is spent to ensure that prospective clients have a positive first impression. However, the internet is a fickle mistress and a single unhappy client can undo all your hard work. What should you do when someone is tarnishing your reputation? Should you sue? Fall From Grace That was the answer for one attorney according to a recent article by the ABA Journal.
What to Do When You Make a Mistake in Law Practice
In case you haven't learned, you are wrong. It's as universally true as the Earth is the center of the universe. By the way, everybody except Copernicus used to believe that. Of course, they were wrong. So unless you are Copernicus, it's a good idea to admit that you are wrong -- at least sometimes. In life and in law practice, it is the beginning of understanding.
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