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Daily Business Review

'The Cranky Lawyer' Raises Eyebrows, Even on Twitter

In a profession where members treat every Facebook "like" or Twitter post as a potential spark for litigation, Beck is a provocateur straddling the line between First Amendment protections and the rules of attorney professionalism. She is the first to admit she rants. Often. And in public.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY City Bar Leader Prepares for Race of a Lifetime

Bret Parker, executive director of the New York City Bar Association, is preparing for a competition unlike any other: running seven marathons on seven continents in seven days.
9 minute read

International Edition

Amid Rising Security Concern, Foreign Lawyers in Seoul Stay Calm

For many lawyers working on Korea-related matters, the threat of North Korea has been part of life for decades. This time is no different.
5 minute read

Daily Report Online

You Got Something To Say?

The Daily Report seeks lawyers to write about a host of topics.
2 minute read

Law.com

For Firms' Addicted Lawyers, Staff Plays Key Role

Dear Patrick:What is the role of law firm staff when it comes to the addiction or mental health problems of lawyers they support? What do you suggest…
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

ABA Report Promotes Changes to Treat Addiction, Depression

To better handle the stress that comes along with the battles of being a litigator, Jeffrey Bunn often spends 15 minutes silently meditating…
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

What Law Firms and Judges Can Do to Increase Role of Women Litigators

  All the women's initiatives and committees at large law firms in New York can't mask the figures in a study announced this…
5 minute read

Law.com

Am I Depressed Because I'm a Lawyer?

Dear Patrick,How do lawyers know if they are depressed because they don't like practicing law, or they don't like practicing law because they…
5 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Paternity-Leave Stigma at Law Firms Lifting, Ever So Slowly

Some dads say they're getting more support from their colleagues to take time off. They're also benefiting from an increasing base of other dads at their firms who have forged a path to make paternity leave more mainstream.
28 minute read

The American Lawyer

Virtual Law Firm Takes on the Careerist 

A few weeks ago I wrote that I doubted cloud-based operations are competing against Big Law for major rainmakers and clients. One virtual firm took issue with my views.
32 minute read

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