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Arch Villain: 5 Business Lessons for Lawyers from ‘The Founder’

Jared Correia | Have you seen Michael Keaton movie where he plays Ray Kroc in "The Founder," a late-life biopic of the great co-opter of McDonald’s? Now, you may be asking yourself: Why write about this movie in Attorney at Work? Excellent question. It’s because there are law firm management lessons to be derived.

August 29, 2025 1 21
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The Perfect Pen, Perfect Pencil

Analog Attorney | Finding the perfect pencil and the perfect pen might change your note-taking game.

August 28, 2025 0 8
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Five Best Fountain Pens Under $40

Analog Attorney | For an everyday fountain pen, you want a workhorse. You want a pen you can drop on the floor. Here are classy but affordable choices to suit your various needs.

August 28, 2025 0 10
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How to Give Tough Feedback

Instead of going into full-on Godzilla mode when giving tough feedack, try something that actually helps people grow, says Merrilyn Astin Tarlton. Listen on Attorney at Work Today.

August 27, 2025 0 9
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Pass Through the Phantom Tollbooth of Case Management

Teddy Snyder | Does it feel like the players in your case are acting without rhyme or reason? Like Milo in 'The Phantom Tollbooth,' your job as a lawyer is to restore good decision-making and rational behavior.

Originally published August 26, 2025
Last updated August 27, 2025
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A Career in Personal Injury Law, If You Can Take It: Is PI Practice for You?

Susan Cohodes encourages aspiring PI lawyers to be honest about whether they're cut out for the rigors of personal injury practice — before it eats you up.

August 25, 2025 0 5
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The 3 Best Reasons to Use Visual Matter Management to Run Your Law Practice

David and Karen Skinner | When you get your to-do list out of your head and into a visual system where everyone can see it, your practice will flourish.

Originally published August 24, 2025
Last updated August 25, 2025
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4 Problems Rocket Matter’s Advanced Law Firm Reporting Tools Help Solve

Rocket Matter Product Spotlight | Solve law firm reporting problems with Rocket Matter. Track matter budgets, analyze KPIs, and optimize workflows. Boost your firm profit.

Originally published August 22, 2025
Last updated August 25, 2025
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5 Ways to Really Take a Break from the Office

Breaks are not indulgent — they’re necessary to sustain focus, energy and good health. Jamie Spannhake has are five low-key ways to take a break from the office and recharge.

August 22, 2025 0 2
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Law Firm Wellness: Why Well-being Is the Secret to a Successful Return-to-Office Strategy

A successful return-to-office plan balances structure with flexibility, says law firm founder Andrew Raines. It respects individual work styles, prioritizes wellbeing, and emphasizes community over compliance.

Originally published August 21, 2025
Last updated September 8, 2025
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