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What does a legal consumer gain from a law firm name like Anderson & Jones? Nothing. Here's why all firms should be allowed to use a brand name.

Gray Robinson | Nurturing your limbic brain can bring your emotional life and rational life into balance and help heal your pain. 

Get to the Point | Short paragraphs produce more readable documents.

I know, I know — another cautionary tale about law firm holiday parties. We all know the drill: Have fun, but not too much. Keep in mind the party — whether it includes staff, spouses, clients or referents — is a professional work event. ...

These analog-ish lawyer gift ideas are on sale this week for Black Friday and Cyber Monday (Black Monday?), so click all the links and buy the stuff. Turkey is t-minus oh-my-giblets and that means it’s already [holiday that shall not be named] ...

You’ve accepted the position and are excited about joining your new law firm. But will you be able to live up to expectations?

Jamie Spannhake | Why is it so hard to figure out what we want? Let's take a new approach.

Jay Harrington | A growth mindset, manifested through daily business development activity, is the lead domino for achieving your long-term career goals.

Every lawyer has had some type of case setback — whether it’s the judge deciding for the other party on a motion, losing the case, or being fired by a client. It doesn’t matter how good you are, or how many years you’ve been in practice, even ...

Nothing But the Ruth! | Here are the steps I’m taking to save me from my workaholic self.