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5 Things We Wish Every Referring Lawyer Would Tell Us Before Sending a Case

Steve Kherkher and Jesus Garcia | The hardest case to refer is the one that is bigger than your practice. But making a referral doesn't mean giving up o your client.

September 4, 2026 0 0
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Do You Feel Your Life Matters?

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.

September 3, 2026 0 0
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Human or Bot? AI’s Impact on a Caller’s First Impression of Your Law Firm

It’s no surprise to learn 89% of callers prefer a human over a bot when they call a law firm, but a new survey reveals that opting into AI intake may cost more than you realize.

Originally published September 3, 2026
Last updated September 14, 2026
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Sound Counsel: How Lawyers Handle Legal Ethics and Podcasting

Want to launch a law firm podcast but stuck on legal ethics? Prolific legal podcaster Jared Correia has answers on handling disclaimers, indiscreet guests, and the multi-jurisdictional mole hill.

Originally published September 2, 2026
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Scott Mason: Rewriting Your Lawyer Story for Growth and Freedoms

Scott Mason reveals the toxic myths sabotaging attorneys and how rewriting your career story yields growth and freedom.

Originally published September 2, 2026
Last updated September 12, 2026
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How to Stop ‘Rough-Drafting’ and Learn to Speak with Precision

Do your presentations suffer from "hanging fragmentitis"? Here’s how to stop yourself from constantly editing, restarting and revising out loud.

August 31, 2026 0 1
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This Is How to Answer the Phone

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.

Originally published August 31, 2026
Last updated September 3, 2026
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Protecting the Record: Security Best Practices for Complex Litigation

As a case becomes more complex, so too does the challenge of ensuring security and privacy are strictly maintained. Veritext CIO Jacob Mathai walks us through best practices for keeping confidential data secure.

Originally published August 31, 2026
Last updated September 14, 2026
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Grief Is Essential

Grief does not have to be scary. It is an essential part of our lives and part of the healing process. Here's Shawn Healy's advice on what to do and where to go when you, or your colleagues, are grieving.

August 28, 2026 0 1
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The Next 5 Minutes: Where Legal Intake Interviews Fall Apart

Connor Gallic | A caller makes it past your greeting. They haven't hung up. By every measure that matters, this call is going right. Then, somewhere in the next five minutes, they go quiet. What went wrong?

August 27, 2026 0 0
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