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Scheme Targeting the Terminally Ill Gets Attorney Disbarred

Summary: A life insurance scheme that targeted elderly and terminally ill people got the attorney in charge behind bars for…

Why Are IP Lawyers in Demand?

Summary: As long as businesses rely on intellectual property, IP attorneys will stay in demand, but some areas are hotter…

What to Do If Being an Attorney Is Ruining Your Social Life

Summary: If you're miserable at your job, what can you do? Being an attorney isn't easy. Not only are you responsible…

Should 3Ls Be Allowed to Take the Bar Exam?

Summary: More states should take Arizona's lead and allow 3Ls to take the bar exam. In December 2012, Arizona state…

Casey Anthony Attorney Caught Plotting to Smuggle Cocaine

Summary: The attorney that defended Casey Anthony now finds himself in trouble with the law again after being caught planning…

Eversheds and Sutherland Asbill & Brennan Discuss Merger

Summary: Atlanta-based Sutherland Asbill & Brennan are in merger talks with Eversheds, which would open up both firms’ abilities to…

What Happens after You’re Hired as In-House Counsel

Summary: You've been hired to be an in-house attorney. Now what? The lure of becoming an in-house attorney is strong.…

One in Three Attorneys Are Alcoholics

Summary: A new study found that attorneys are more likely than surgeons to have problems with alcohol.  If you look…

St. Louis Attorney Charged with Manslaughter

Summary: A St. Louis personal injury lawyer involved in drunk driving and speed racing that resulted in the death of…

Cravath Keeps Year-End Bonus the Same

Summary: The end-of-year at Cravath Swaine & Moore will be the same as last year despite their first-year associates receiving…

A Guide for Attorneys: How-To Get Referrals

Summary: A guide on how to get business referrals.  One key to business is referrals. Whether it's to get new clients…

How Can You Get Your Law School Student Loans Forgiven?

Summary: The Department of Education is offering a solution for students to get out of paying their student loans. After…