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Daily Report Online

Nonbillable Hours: Attorneys Give 'a Couple of Hours on a Saturday' at Law Clinic

"For the first time, the Probate Court of Fulton County is sponsoring the Community Law Clinic by providing probate staff attorneys, probate clerks and professional estate administrators to assist families with complicated probate matters, a demand that rose significantly during the pandemic," said Fulton County Probate Court Chief Judge Kenya M. Johnson.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Five Tips for Navigating Firm Life as a New or Young Lawyer

While there is no one single key to success in the legal profession, there are a few fundamental principles that will help every young lawyer trying to find their way. Here are five tips to assist young lawyers as they navigate the complexities of working in a firm environment.
7 minute read

Daily Report Online

'Honor Your Own Hard Work': Justice Welcomes Lawyers With Teary-Eyed Remarks

"Tell those people in your lives that you were sworn in to the Georgia Supreme Court today," Justice Sarah Hawkins Warren said. "Do something to let those people know that their investment in you mattered."
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Did the Talent Wars Doom the Lifestyle Firm?

Midsize and Second Hundred law firms have raised associate salaries more than the Am Law 100, according to new data from NALP, putting profitability pressure on associates at firms that thrive on work-life balance.
4 minute read

International Edition

A&O and Linklaters Ended the UK Pay War—But At What Cost?

The two firms finally decided to match rivals on salaries last week but have they lost out after a year of being behind?
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Justice Donohue's Campaign to Get Young Lawyers Into Court Gets Pa. Bar's Backing

"From the perspective of the younger lawyers that I've spoken to, they are just excited and anxious to have opportunities to get into courtrooms," Justice Christine Donohue said. "It's Just a question of making room for them in the cases."
3 minute read

International Edition

Industry Gears Up For African Legal Awards As Entry Deadline Extended

This year's ceremony will take place on September 1 this year at the Hilton Sandton in Johannesburg.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

'You Don't Have to Have a Code Violation': $11M Pre-Lawsuit Settlement in Miami

"Trial lawyers representing severely injured clients, like this one, have a duty to look beyond the code," said Michael Haggard of the Haggard Law Firm.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Turning a 'He Said, She Said' Case into a $7M Florida Jury Award

"The challenge was having the jury understand what was unfolding prior to the crash," said Jordan Dulcie of Searcy Denney.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Third Circuit's Proposed 5 p.m. Filing Deadline: Better in Spirit Than in Practice

Instead of imposing a 5 p.m. filing deadline requirement, the Third Circuit should consider stating it as a formalized preference.
6 minute read

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