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The Prehistoric Advantage: Why Human Contact Still Rules In Court

Susan Cohodes | I'm back in court and as much as I’ve enjoyed motion practice and depositions in sweatpants and fuzzy socks, I realized how much I missed actual, in-person arguments and conversations.

March 30, 2026 0 0
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Outlook Productivity Tips for Lawyers: 3 Quick Steps to Boost Productivity

Tech Tips: Ben Schorr shares three of his favorite tips for saving time in Microsoft Outlook.

March 27, 2026 5 0
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When ChatGPT Becomes Co-Counsel: A Cautionary Tale About AI and the Unauthorized Practice of Law

Brooke Lively | It finally happened. OpenAI got sued for the unauthorized practice of law. Is it a preview of the legal profession's AI-shaped future — and what should lawyers tell their clients now?

March 26, 2026 0 0
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Every Lawyer Needs a ‘Red Folder’: 5 Things That Keep Your Firm Alive Without You

Tom Lenfestey | What happens to your firm if you can’t show up on Monday? Your emergency plan should include these five things to keep your practice from imploding in your absence. I call it the red folder.

March 25, 2026 0 0
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Managed Services for Law Firms: What Is an MSP and Why Is It Essential for Small Law Firms?

Ted Glutz | MSPs can provide small firms with technology strategies and solutions usually reserved for large firms with in-house IT teams.

Originally published March 24, 2026
Last updated May 4, 2026
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Reading AI Metrics for Law Firms: Master Generative Search Visibility

For law firm marketers, the challenge is not just adopting AI marketing tools but also learning to read the metrics AI platforms are generating. Here’s a primer on AI metrics for law firms.

March 24, 2026 0 0
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Leveraging Your Law Degree to Save Money on a Mortgage

Here’s how you can save on a mortgage designed for new associates and transitioning associates. Rent or Buy? This is often the question attorneys ask themselves over their first decade out of law school. While many attorneys have the desire to purchase a home as a long-term investment, they simply do not have the cash […]

Originally published March 22, 2026
Last updated May 20, 2026
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Why Lawyers Need Boredom, Even Though It May Terrify Us

Jamie Spannhake | Boredom isn’t wasted time. It’s a biological recovery process. Reintroducing it even in small ways can improve creativity, balance and long-term sustainability in legal work.

Originally published March 20, 2026
Last updated May 2, 2026
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Why I Switched From ChatGPT to Claude (And What Finally Pushed Me Over)

If you haven't started with a GAI tool yet, Ernie Svenson's advice is to begin with Claude. The learning curve is gentler than it looks, and you'll build better habits from the start.

Originally published March 19, 2026
Last updated April 16, 2026
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Law Firm Write-Offs: What Your Leakage Is Trying to Tell You

Amy Coats | Stop treating law firm write-offs as an unavoidable cost. Learn to audit your billing leaks and reclaim lost revenue.

Originally published March 18, 2026
Last updated May 2, 2026
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