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What's adultery got to do with it? With apologies to Tina Turner, Get to the Point makes the case for reading more books.

The best attorney’s valentine gift is all analog. How do I say I love thee? Let me enumerate the potentialities. I could send you flowers, like it’s 1873. I could take you to dinner, because watching me chew steak is your favorite show. ...

Be That Lawyer with Steve Fretzin: Learn essential law firm growth strategies from John Morgan. Discover why self-awareness, firing fast, and generosity are the keys to scaling a massive practice.

Be That Lawyer with Steve Fretzin: Law firm marketing consistency isn’t about power; it’s about persistence. Learn how to use AI tools and SOPs to scale your brand and protect your business.

Brooke Lively: I was wrong about how private equity would enter the legal space, but not about what is coming next. Legal industry consolidation is here.

The 2026 Report on the State of the US Legal Market reads like a seismograph. Demand and profits are elevated, but underlying forces are unstable. Here are five highlights and practical steps.

Get to the Point! Don't fear the em dash, says Teddy Snyder. Until the latest brouhaha about differentiating your writing from machine style, you probably used em dashes regularly — and correctly.

Analog Attorney: Handwritten notes and fine stationery are valuable tools for piercing through the white noise of constant electronic communication. Bull Garlington has quick tips for dashing off a manual memo.

As we enter another year, we don’t need to create more pressure for ourselves. Jamie Spannhake has five ways to use this season to restore and build energy for the new year.

Most lawyers don’t need more tech — they need the right tech that actually makes their lives easier instead of adding to the chaos. Here are Ernie Svenson's picks for tools that are worth your time