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New York Law Journal

The Snake Attack Phenomenon: The Courts Must Stop Overlooking and Facilitating the Continued Poisoning of Our Jury System

This boundary-pushing has an erosive and corrosive effect.
27 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Basics of Oral Argument

In their Appellate Practice column, Thomas Newman and Steven Ahmuty discuss the many benefits of oral argument and suggest that "the default should almost always be to opt for oral argument in cases where the court rules permit it."
10 minute read

Daily Report Online

How Junior Lawyers Can Develop a Niche

The challenge is to become skilled in an area and to develop work in that practice, even while one's knowledge of the field is still developing.
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Tables Turned: Lawyers Sue Connecticut Disciplinarians Over New Rule Governing Attorney Speech

"We are concerned that a rule of this sort constrains lawyers from speaking freely, and I think that's bad for everyone," said Richard Samp, of the New Civil Liberties Alliance in Washington, D.C., who is representing the plaintiffs.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

Tips for Rebuilding Your Business When Your Referral Base Retires

Nothing can stop the clock and keep us from getting older. But nothing so stated should force us into retirement. We older folks can rebuild, we can grow, we can flourish and most important, we can continue to make contributions to an improving world.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Retailer Victorious in Slip-and-Fall Case That Hinged on Defect Only 'a Worm or an Ant' Could Detect

The suit claimed Mattress Plus LLC had a duty to protect "business invitees from known, foreseeable dangers." But the company argued the alleged defect was miniscule.
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Reprimanded: Sanction for New Haven Lawyer With History of Misconduct

"The respondent stated that he does not have a defense for his actions, and that he is sorry and embarrassed," the decision said.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Technology Skills Are What Will Distinguish the Next Generation of Lawyers

A junior lawyer could typically expect their days to be shaped by tasks such as discovery, contract analysis and due diligence. But as AI assumes more of that repetitive work, it provides an opportunity for lawyers, even junior lawyers, to spend more time focusing on more strategic tasks.
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

The Semi-Colon Still Is Not Your Small Intestine: Why the Bar Exam Should Test Grammar

The court can assure that every bar candidate will be able to competently draft a will, interpret a contract, spot a potential ambiguity, prevent a misunderstanding, and otherwise be adept with the language.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Lawyering: There's More to It

President Kennedy knew what all effective trial lawyers know: be direct, be candid, ask for what you want. And do so in vivid specifics, not gauzy generalities.
7 minute read

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