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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 15, 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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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.

Miles Feldman - March 13, 2026
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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.

Sam Davidoff - March 12, 2026
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Is Your Firm Ready for Your First (or Next) Associate? Four Questions

Katie Lipp | Why do you want to grow your law firm? Protect your money and momentum by honestly answering these four questions for your post the job.

Katie Lipp - March 10, 2026
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