There are many a motivational poster with the sentiment “You are bigger than your past” somewhere…
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As Global Legal Markets Shift, Is the Legal Profession Witnessing the End of an Era?
The global industry is never really static. But we have been witnessing major shifts around the…
Malpractice Suits in Illinois Can Recoup Past Punitive Damages
Legal malpractice plaintiffs in Illinois can recover for punitive damages they incurred due to attorney negligence,…
When should someone convicted of a federal crime be able to register as a state lobbyist on Beacon Hill?
After a summer recess, the Supreme Judicial Court, the state’s highest court, will again hear cases…
Why young lawyers have had enough
When the fresh-eyed graduate eventually walks through the doors of a private practice, they will often…
Snap’s Legal Cuts Likely Not Sign of Carnage to Come, Recruiters Say
Experts on the in-house legal market say they don’t think the recent deep layoffs at Snap,…
Think Twice About Working for a ‘Climate Villain’
A few years ago, I attended a federal court hearing about the Dakota Access Pipeline. The…