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Sometimes you can't help wondering if you make a difference at all. Teddy Snyder dives into two new books that explore the human need to feel our lives matter.

Telephobia (ringziety?) is real. Here are Bull Garlington's helpful tips and tricks for conquering your anxiety over answering the phone, or (NO!) placing a call yourself.

Ernie Svenson: Share links don't expire on their own. Unless somebody turned it off, every link you've created is still live, and still openable by anyone who has it. Here's how to find out how bad it is.

Merrilyn Astin Tartlon | When business is slow, it's dangerously easy to gallop off in all directions looking for any "old legal work." Here's a much better idea.

Jamie Spannhake | What if your fall reset didn’t need to involve another to-do list? Instead, consider creating a syllabus. Here are five "assignments" worth adding to your schedule this autumn.

Analog Attorney | We all know Post-its. But what about all the other sticky notes? You have to drill deep before you find options that belong in a law firm. Here are five that’ll stick with you. (This pun will never die.)

Teddy Snyder | In the latest examples of grammar rules governing court opinions, a verb becomes an adjective, and a preposition is at issue. Get to the Point!

Tech Tips: Ben Schorr explains how legal teams can use Microsoft 365 Copilot to find the story inside lists spreadsheets, and document libraries.

Law firm webinars are one of the most effective yet underused tools for growth. Here's digital marketing pro Annette Choti's advice on how to get the most from them.

Jay Harrington | Every lawyer has the tendency to look at someone else’s book of business and feel behind. Your real competition is much narrower.