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Robert L. Grey Jr. isn’t merely musing when he says: “Wouldn’t it be great if the legal profession led the way in creating an inclusive environment for everyone to succeed?” Rather, Grey is voicing the goal he plans to achieve ...

Unfamiliar with the terminology and hesitant about technology in general, lawyers have struggled with the tidal wave of electronically stored information, or ESI, hitting the courtroom.

Tagged with: discovery

Taxes remain one of the certainties in life, but a new interpretation by the Internal Revenue Service could have clients – and lawyers — paying even more if they aren’t careful.

Technology and the lessons learned in the wake of the recent recession have conspired to change the model of law firm staffing.

The state of affairs has not returned to the pre-recession situation, however.

With the release of a final set of proposed changes to the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, the American Bar Association’s 20/20 Commission completed its work last month.

Lawyers are notorious for their language struggles. A fondness for legalese, the need to use 12 words instead of three and a desire to include Latin phrases are just a few of the issues.

Tagged with: Practice, Practice: February 2013

The new rule will keep lawyers busy.

Jury selection is a popular subject matter for apps and, based on feedback from litigators, JuryStar has released the second iteration of its app.

Reflecting the always-changing world of technology, electronic discovery presents new challenges for lawyers in 2013. At the forefront: social media evidence, smartphone data and the judicial blessing of a new form of discovery review.

A paperless law office can provide a more efficient, flexible and cost-effective practice.