A federal judge's dismissal order reminds us of why you should always use the (1) Track Changes and (2) Inline Comments features when editing documents in Microsoft Word. Evidently someone, most likely the judge's clerk, lack inspiration (and good authority) for a statement summarizing the requirements for a false advertising claim. A parenthetical on page 11 reads as … [Read more...] about This is Why You Should Always Track Changes and Use Comments When Editing in Word
21 Office Supplies Every Attorney Should Have
Whether you are part of a established law firm, working a flexible legal job from home, or starting your own law office, it's important to have the right office supplies. Keep these items on hand at all times if you want to stay organized and maximize your productivity. 2 and 3 hole punch Coffee Machine (yes, this is a must have) Corkboard with … [Read more...] about 21 Office Supplies Every Attorney Should Have
Judge Orders Attorney to Stop Taking Depositions in His Dining Room
Wait. You mean a dining room isn't an appropriate place for depos? Lawyers often have a difficult time maintaining a healthy work-life balance. In fact, even we strongly embrance the idea of working from home or obtaining a flexible legal job, as noted in this post. But this might be taking the idea a bit too far. Counsel for the defense in this case pending in the Eastern … [Read more...] about Judge Orders Attorney to Stop Taking Depositions in His Dining Room
This Federal Judge is Fed Up with Whiny Lawyers
A patent infringement lawsuit has been pending in Houston since 2011, and the federal judge presiding over the case has had just about enough. “This is my oldest and least favorite case,” the Honorable Vanessa D. Gilmore wrote in an order entered on December 12, 2018. “Please stop trying to become my least favorite lawyers.” “The court is in receipt of the parties’ whiny … [Read more...] about This Federal Judge is Fed Up with Whiny Lawyers
7 Websites for Flexible Attorney and Paralegal Jobs
The legal landscape is constantly changing. Years ago our legal work required seemingly endless hours trudging through paper and legal periodicals in order to get anything done. The traditional law firm model involved long work hours in the law office, which you needed to do if you want to climb the corporate ladder to equity partnership. But that's no longer necessarily the … [Read more...] about 7 Websites for Flexible Attorney and Paralegal Jobs