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Medical Marijuana Case Illustrates Conflict Between Federal and State Law

In a case with potential ramifications broader than the issue at hand, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering...

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How to Handle a Poor Performance Review: Proven Strategies (Part 2)

Part I of this piece examined the growth of performance reviews at law firms and detailed the rationale behind...

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Mark Tuohey | Get Expert Legal Insights from Former White House Attorney and Lobbyist

As a partner at Vinson & Elkins and chairman of the DC Sports & Entertainment Commission, Mark Tuohey is an...

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Understand the Benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) - A Growing Trend

The practice of mediation outside the courthouse is a growing trend in England and the United States. Simply...

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Gain More Responsibility as a Paralegal: How to Advance in the Firm Setting

Employers generally treasure workers who seek to improve their job performance and are eager to take on more...

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Celia C. Elwell, RP | Freelance Paralegal | Legal Services | LawCrossing

Freelance Paralegal Celia C. Elwell is a semi-finalist in the Lessons from the Top Paralegal Experts contest,...

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How Business Managers are Enabling Law Firms to Succeed | LawCrossing

Gone are the days when a designated paralegal handled the firm's finances, hiring and firing, and other...

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Darren Cottriel Gives Professional Advice on Achieving Success as an Associate Lawyer

At 35, Darren Cottriel is a newly minted partner in the Orange County office of Pillsbury Winthrop, an...

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Become a Practicing Attorney: 5 Advantages of Joining Law Review (Part 1)

At one time or another, every law student wonders whether writing for a major student publication or law...

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Exploring the Upcoming Legal Implications of the Dot-Com Boom: Attorneys and Investors See Potential for Profits

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, some Internet entrepreneurs like Google are turning profits. And where...

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Top Tips for Acing Your Performance Review: What to Do After a Subpar Performance

Many lawyers and professional legal staff prefer to think of themselves as in business for themselves, merely...

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How Richard M. Cooper Achieved Success as a Partner of Williams & Connolly

Richard Cooper, 62, has a worldwide reputation as a food and drug attorney and has had a prominent career in...

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How a 'Terminator'-Style Governance Model Could Impact the US Presidency

Hollywood actor turned governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is ready to make the big move across country from...

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The Essential Guide to Writing a Resume for Law Firms

Page 2 - Action Verbs Appendix I: Action Verbs A: accelerated accomplished achieved acquired acted activated...

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Law School Success: A Guide to Navigating Your 3L Year from an Insider

Make the most of your third (and final) year of law school: Get some rest before entering the world of work.

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Law School 2L Survival Guide: Tips from an Insider on Succeeding in Law School

You read case law at the speed of light. You write three-hour exams in your sleep. So why is 2L known as the...

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Should You Really Be a Lawyer? The Guide to Smart Career Choices Before, During & After Law School

Prospective and current law students, as well as practicing attorneys who are questioning whether a legal...

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Navigating the Legal Industry with the Innovative New Program at Emory Law School

Emory University School of Law in Atlanta recently launched a new collaborative academic program giving...

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Launch Your Career with a Degree in Business Law and Science: Emory Student Success Story

The TI:GER program had not even formally begun when Jon Ziglar, now a third-year student, decided to come to...

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Gain a Global Perspective with a Law School Study Abroad Program

After completing her first year of law school at Suffolk University in Boston, MA., Christine Thompson spent...

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''The Sea Inside''

Powerful, touching, and ultimately uplifting despite its grim subject matter, ''The Sea Inside'' explores a...

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Explore Winter Wonderland: Planning a Ski Trip Getaway

When that first snowflake gently cascades to the earth, some people romanticize about cocooning next to a...

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Altering the Power in the White House: Bush Cabinet Shake Up

As soon as President George W. Bush secured his second term, the guessing game began about who would make up...

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Jury To Consider Penalty for Peterson Murders

In a case that has captured national attention as much for its dramatic elements as for its legal proceedings,...

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How to Become a Bankruptcy Lawyer: A Comprehensive Guide

Choosing what area of law to specialize in is often a difficult decision to make for law students. But for...

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Tobacco Lawsuit Trial: A Closer Look at What's Happening

The fate of a landmark federal lawsuit may hinge on how an appeals court interprets a racketeering statute...

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An International Lawyer's Life: A Fascinating Journey of Intrigue and Adventure

E. Lawrence ''Larry'' Barcella, Jr., could write a thriller about his life. The partner at Paul, Hastings,...

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How A Paralegal Found Their Ideal Job - Tips & Advice for Job Seekers

Wendy S. Cathers was recently named ''Rookie of the Year'' by Legal Assistant Today magazine. LawCrossing...