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Friday, October 6, 2017

Man who flipped the bird at his pastor gets his conviction overturned on First Amendment grounds

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Gun ‘bump stocks’ draw concern from GOP lawmakers and NRA

CBS fires lawyer over Facebook posts calling Vegas shooting victims likely 'Republican gun toters'

Lawyer whose firm defended casino in Vegas shooter's tort case says he was 'slovenly' and 'unkempt'

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OJ Simpson's lawyer uses the B-word and other vulgarity to describe Florida Attorney General Bondi

Michigan mom who ignored consent order to vaccinate her son sentenced to 7 days in jail

'Principled' artificial intelligence could improve justice

What can we learn from the history of interracial relationships in America? (podcast)

Law allows sex with 16-year-olds, but bans sending them explicit photos, Indiana's top court says

Lawyer on Mueller's team is reportedly researching pre-emptive pardons

House passes bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy

A law degree provides a larger earnings boost to whites than minorities, researchers say

In oral arguments, swing voter Kennedy appears skeptical of partisan gerrymandering

Equifax is reviewing actions of its top lawyer, who oversaw security and stock sales, report says

FDA warns bakery CEO and lawyer that 'love' isn't an actual ingredient

Question of the Week.

Question of the Week

We want to hear from you

What advice do you have for a winning legal career?

Last week at the Clio Cloud Conference in New Orleans, Preet Bharara, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, gave a keynote speech sharing five pieces of advice for success in law.

What was Bharara's advice? First, don't be a jerk. He quoted Dwight D. Eisenhower: "You don't lead by hitting people over the head--that's assault, not leadership."

And act with integrity--which must be continuously emphasized. Spouses say "I love you" for the duration of the relationship, not just at the wedding.

So this week--assuming you're at the point when you consider yourself a good lawyer--tell us: What advice do you have for a winning legal career?

Answer in the comments.

Read the answers to last week's question: How long did it take for you to feel like you were a good lawyer?

Featured answer:

Posted by Luis: "Twenty-seven years and still learning. I began as a legal aid attorney for 11 years. As to associates billing per hour right away: No."


 
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