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Does Law School Have to Suck? (Part 2)

There is a mental health crisis in the legal profession, and it starts in law school. In a recent survey of law students, half reported feeling depressed, and three-quarters reported that law school increased their anxiety. (Part 2 of a 3-part series).
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National Law Journal

Does Law School Have to Suck?

There is a mental health crisis in the legal profession, and it starts in law school. In a recent survey of law students, half reported feeling depressed and three-quarters reported that law school increased their anxiety.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Five Thoughts for Big Law Attorneys to Consider on World Mental Health Day

Lawyers not only have a duty to clients to attend to well-being, they owe that duty to themselves because no one else has a greater ability to influence his or her own well-being.
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National Law Journal

Congress and the America Invents Act – An Update on Recent Developments in the Senate

Several Senate bills have been proposed over the last year to enact changes to the America Invents Act. What is the potential impact of these bills on post-grant practice?
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National Law Journal

A New Path to Commonsense Gun Control: The 13th Amendment

The theory that gun control legislation is nearly always unconstitutional is for at least two reasons mistaken.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

The Six Steps CLOs Should Take to Manage Antitrust Risk in the Era of ESG Initiatives and Stakeholder Capitalism

The administration's antitrust policy shift comes at a particularly challenging time for companies facing supply chain disruptions. CLOs can play a leading role in helping their boards and management teams incorporate consideration of ESG factors and stakeholder perspectives into their business strategy.
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National Law Journal

The Disembodied Pregnant Person

The failure of the court's majority to recognize the interests of pregnant people regarding the right to terminate a pregnancy demonstrates its egregious indifference about the impact of ending this almost 50-year-old constitutional right.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

LGBTQ in the Federal Judiciary: A Long Way to Go for Representation

As major civil rights issues reach the federal bench with increasing frequency, LGBTQ representation on the federal bench is more important than ever.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Class Action Defense Lawyers Do Talk About Claim Rates

"Let's talk about claim rates. But let's do it honestly and with a focus on what is reasonable—not arbitrary thresholds."
8 minute read

National Law Journal

The Firmest Pillar: The Argument for an Independent Investigation Into the Supreme Court Leak

The leak has shaken that pillar, but the thoughtful and careful handling of this issue, perhaps through an independent investigation, could help settle the trembling and restore confidence in our courts.
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