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Words in Danger

Get to the Point! The rate of words taking on entirely different meanings is accelerating. Recently, we have seen one word in particular roar into misuse.

Theda C. Snyder - August 11, 2020
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Brief Writing: Tell Compelling and Simple Stories to Improve Your Facts Section

In the return of his Legal Writing Reminders column, Josh Taylor explores how to improve your brief's facts section to tell a terrific story.

Josh Taylor - August 5, 2020
COVID-19 in the Office: Staying Safe While Practicing Law

What should we be doing to protect ourselves while practicing law during COVID-19? Dr. Terry Simpson, surgeon, virologist and host of the podcast "Your Doctor's Orders," answers Ruth Carter's rapid-fire questions.

Ruth Carter - August 3, 2020
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Home Office Accessories That Are Completely Unnecessary

Make your working space as professional and sophisticated as yourself by upgrading with Analog Attorney's picks for Zoom-ready gear and swoon-worthy home office accessories.

Bull Garlington - July 27, 2020
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Five Lawyer Marketing Fundamentals

Sally Schmidt | With all the talk of change, it can be easy to lose sight of the fundamentals. Here are five law firm marketing strategies that are always good ideas, but especially now when the world is upside down.

Sally J. Schmidt - July 22, 2020
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Surviving a Bar Investigation During the COVID-19 Crisis

Megan Zavieh | If you're under state bar investigation, don't rush through it. Ask for reasonable extensions and prepare yourself for new and changing COVID-19 processes.

Megan Zavieh - July 21, 2020
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This Is Why You Need a Motto

Analog Attorney | Using a well-written, pithy phrase as your personal maxim will help guide you through good times, bad times and weird times.

Bull Garlington - July 16, 2020
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Organization Strategy: Spreadsheeting My Professional Life

Ruth Carter explains how a simple upgrade to her organization strategy makes her feel more in control of her projects and her day.

Ruth Carter - July 15, 2020
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Stand in the Shoes of a Reporter to Generate Meaningful Law Firm PR

Jay Harrington | To borrow from Dickens, it is the best of times and the worst of times to generate media visibility for your firm.

Jay Harrington - July 13, 2020
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Five Tips for Online Court Appearances

What best practices are emerging for online court appearances and trials? In June, the College of Law Practice Management hosted the webinar “Litigation, ADR, ODR — The Next Normal?” In addition to discussing the pros and cons of virtual ...

Joan Feldman - July 10, 2020
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