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The Seven Pillars of Legal MSO Deals

Frederick Shelton and Ayven Dodd: 'The Legal MSO industry is still in its early stages. That means firms are getting the best deals they will ever get — at least the firms that aren't distracted shiny objects while the MSO is taking control over ...

Frederick Shelton and Ayven Dodd - April 23, 2026
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How to Recognize Workplace Bullying in the Legal Profession and What Your Law Firm Can Do to Stop It

Ending workplace bullying doesn't require perfection, says "Surviving Bully Culture" author Andy Regal; it requires accountability. Here are three quick actions law firms can take now to stop it.

Andrew Regal - April 22, 2026
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Five Ways to Use Gratitude to Improve Your Legal Practice and Well-Being

Jamie Spannhake | As spring arrives, there’s a natural pull toward resetting and thinking about what we want to add or improve. But it’s equally important to consider what we have and what's working. Here are five ways to build gratitude into ...

Jamie Spannhake - April 17, 2026
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Has Your Boss Fallen Out of Love With You? 9 Signs

Chere Estrin | Has the boss stopped handing you new clients or projects? Falling out of favor is a tough blow, but don't let it ruin your career.

Chere Estrin - April 16, 2026
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Late … Again? What Being Habitually Late Says About a Lawyer

Being late is a bad habit for some people, like picking your nose or adjusting your private parts in public. A reminder from #OttoSorts: Here’s what being habitually late says to your clients.

Otto Sorts - April 9, 2026
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What Insurers Want to See: Practical Steps to Reduce Your Cyber Insurance Costs

Law firms that take measurable actions to cut risk can often lower cyber insurance premiums and get better coverage terms. Tips from Mike Mashke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek.

Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek - April 8, 2026
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Passionate Sentence Structure: Empower Your Legal Writing

Get to the Point! with Teddy Snyder: Let your passion tumble onto the screen in your first draft. But once that’s out of your system, it’s time to revise. Start with sentence structure.

Theda C. Snyder - April 6, 2026
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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.

Susan Cohodes - March 30, 2026
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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.

Ben Schorr - March 27, 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.

Jamie Spannhake - March 20, 2026
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