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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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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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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.

March 20, 2026 0 0
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Why I Switched From ChatGPT to Claude (And What Finally Pushed Me Over)

f 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.

March 19, 2026 0 0
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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.

March 18, 2026 0 0
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Overcoming Client Inertia: The Real Reason You Aren’t Closing New Business

Even the most motivated clients find it hard to switch law firms. In fact, the biggest obstacle to new business is inertia. Sally Schmidt suggests a few ways to get your prospects off the dime.

March 17, 2026 0 4
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AI for Litigators: How to Use AI for More Than Drafting and Summarization

Traci Hewitt | You’ve probably used AI to summarize a deposition, condense a document set, or draft a client update. But that's not where AI delivers its greatest value to litigation teams.

March 16, 2026 0 0
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Mindfulness for Trial Lawyers: Tips for Staying Calm In the Courtroom

Trial attorney Miles J. Feldman uses mindfulness techniques to maintain composure in high-stakes, high-conflict situations. What began as a way to manage stress has evolved into a framework he relies on every day.

March 13, 2026 0 0
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The Ultimate Deposition Outline: 3 Tips for Better Litigation Prep

Sam Davidoff | The difference between a mediocre deposition or a great one often comes down to the quality of the outline behind it. These three tips ensure disciplined prep and effective questioning.

March 12, 2026 0 0
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