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New Jersey Law Journal

After Hours

New Jersey lawyers and their extracurricular activities.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Latvala Resigns After Release of Damaging Report

While continuing to maintain his innocence, Sen. Jack Latvala submitted his resignation from the Senate after the release of a report finding probable cause that he had sexually harassed a Senate aide.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Preserving Attorney-Client Confidentiality

Sometimes attorneys overlook the additional obligation set by the ethical rules for attorneys to protect confidential information obtained during the course of the representation.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

For Some Law Firms, Trading Growth for a Midmarket Sweet Spot

These firms have taken a hardline stance against growth for growth's sake.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

'Oysters Le Burger'? SCOTUS Cookbook Reveals Justices' Food Traditions and Recipes

The new book “Table for 9” recounts the history of the U.S. Supreme Court's dining traditions, and throws in some recipes to boot. The book's worth a read as much for the glimpses it gives into the lives of the justices as the recipes that are included.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Confronting a Legal Profession in Distress

Between 21 and 36 percent of practicing lawyers are problem drinkers. Twenty-eight percent suffer from depression; 19 percent struggle with anxiety; and 23 percent are impaired by stress. Law students fare little better—17 percent are depressed; 14 percent suffer severe anxiety; 6 percent reported suicidal thoughts in the past year; and 22 percent engaged in binge drinking during the year.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Movers: Robinson & Cole Names Partners in Hartford & Beyond

Hartford-based Robinson & Cole has promoted seven attorneys to partner, including three in its Hartford office,
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Destigmatizing Mental Health in the Legal Profession: Bar to Offer Resources Statewide

 It was only last month that the legal community lost one of our most vocal champions for mental health. As executive director of Florida…
9 minute read

Law.com

The Law Firm Disrupted: A Hitch in a 'New Law' Business Model

Virtual law firms are increasingly popular, but they may also be vulnerable to group departures or spin-offs.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

6 Do's And Don'ts for Your Company's Holiday Party

The leftover turkey is gone, the stampedes at Wal-Mart are over, and 2017 is winding to a close. That can only mean one thing — it's time for your…
4 minute read

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