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The Legal Intelligencer

Justice Anthony M. Kennedy: Should He Stay or Should He Go Now?

A little over two weeks ago, The New York Times published a lengthy editorial titled “Please Stay, Justice Kennedy. America Needs You.” The passionate editorial correctly explained that were President Donald J. Trump to replace Kennedy with a more dependable conservative on the U.S. Supreme Court, then various of Kennedy's most notable rulings in the areas of abortion rights, affirmative action in college admissions, and equal rights for LGBTQ individuals would be at serious risk of being overruled.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

India: An Emerging Economic Powerhouse and the Need for In-House Counsel

With sustained economic growth above 7 percent and an exploding start-up culture, the Indian economy is booming. And thanks to the ongoing economic liberalization brought about by the Modi government, it's never been more accessible for foreign companies.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Five Unique Traits of Major Rainmakers: It's Not Only About Legal Excellence

During the past 35-plus years in the legal profession, I have seen some truly superstar producers in action. I have had the privilege of working alongside several, have been a client for a few during my in-house career, and have placed some standouts during my recruiting career.
12 minute read

Daily Business Review

Subprime Auto Lenders Folding—Is This a New Financial Indicator?

The recent Bloomberg headline “Smaller Subprime Auto Lenders Are Starting to Fold,” and the accompanying article may seem astounding in today's bustling economy.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

On-Campus Controversy Prompts Careful Crafting of Free Speech Policies

Prominent social and political figures have been asked to speak at colleges and universities for decades. Even though these speeches have been occurring for years, there is no doubt that the current political climate has resulted in increasingly polarized viewpoints and heightened uproar over the invitation of certain individuals to campus.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Direct Examination of Expert Witnesses: Help Them Tell Their Story

Many lawyers are concerned about how to deal with an expert witness. Interestingly enough, the same rules and concepts that apply to questions for lay witnesses, also apply to an expert witness.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

I am in-house counsel working with an insurance company and want to save money. To do so, I would utilize paralegals and in-house office attorneys with a company that is located in other states to prepare documents, pleadings and strategy. Then outside counsel would be hired to review the documents and then appear in the local court. Is this ethical?
7 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Court Decision Enjoining Salary History Ordinance Leaves Employers in Limbo

Laws prohibiting prospective employers from asking applicants about their prior wage history have been part of a growing trend across the country.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Trust the Writing Process: How to Perfect Your Legal Prose

We are employed because of our use of language. We must learn to love words, and use them effectively.
7 minute read

The Recorder

What Can I Do to Be Happier in My First Year as a Law Firm Associate?

The topic of unhappy law firm associates seems to be popular these days. The discussion often involves the values of the Millennial generation and how these values clash with the fundamental nature of how law firms operate—and the people who run them.
1 minute read

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