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A Lawyer's Guide to Keeping It Professional on Social Media

In today's environment, social media allows people to instantly share their opinions with the world. However, given the many heated issues that dominate our national discourse, there can be a tendency to post (or tweet) in anger or passion, which can lead to regrets later.
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LinkedIn Profiles vs. Resumes: Should I Put in the Same Info or Mix It Up?

How do employers perceive LinkedIn profiles vs. resumes? What are the differences and should they contain the same or different information?
7 minute read

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How In-House Lawyers at Tech Companies Stay Proactive, Indispensable and Sane

The role of general counsel for companies in the technology sector has evolved over the years, with in-house lawyers expected to serve not only as counsellors on legal matters but also as C-suite executives, board advisers and business partners, integral to the business and growth of the company.
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Help! I Hate My Big Law Gig But Have to Stick It Out for a Year

I just joined Big Law from a small firm and hate it (no mentoring and cutthroat) but I need to stick it out for at least a year. How do I survive?
7 minute read

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Attorney-Client Agreements Are Subject to Scrutiny

Most businesses and individuals enjoy a broad right to contract by which they are free to enter into contracts often subject only to the limitation that the contracts do not violate any existing laws or public policy.
7 minute read

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Make Nice to the Court: Tips on How to Be Considerate

Recently, I was brought in by an appellant's attorney to review his draft opening brief. I noticed that the precise language of a settlement agreement would play a very important role in how the appellate court decided the case.
5 minute read

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Avoid Issues When Practicing Law in Other States

Because it has become relatively easy to practice law from anywhere, attorneys can at times forget that states have not become any more lenient when it comes to the unauthorized practice of law.
6 minute read

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The GDPR Was Just the Beginning

Companies that process personal data of California residents will soon be subject to comprehensive new privacy requirements.
7 minute read

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Make Good Billing Practices a Habit

While attorneys will of course typically communicate via other methods, sending regular bills is an easy way to make sure that the client is aware of the developments in a matter and, more specifically, the amount of work being performed by the attorney.
1 minute read

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Everything You Need to Know About Legal Malpractice Claims

By understanding the most common sources of legal malpractice claims, attorneys can take proactive steps to address issues before claims arise.
1 minute read

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