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Lawyers, Port-a-Potties Have a Lot in Common

Daily Business Review

Lawyers are like port-a-potties, says The Rodent. Most of the time, nobody wants you around. When they really need you, though, they act like they couldn't be happier to see you. But in the end, everybody you deal with gives you the same old you-know-what.
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Embrace Editing Techniques to Improve Briefs

Texas Lawyer

Mistakes make it past even the most careful writer's eyes, partly because of what Andrews Kurth partner Kendall Gray calls a "problem of memory." But this pitfall is not inevitable, according to Gray, who provides some tips to help fellow lawyers bring a critical eye to their writing.
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Steve Jobs' Challenge for Trial Lawyers

Texas Lawyer

The death of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs has prompted many people to reflect on the impact of the technology he championed. But his more compelling legacy for trial lawyers lies in the standard he set for public speaking. Trial lawyers would be wise to consider three of Jobs' communication tenets: simplicity, intuition and passion.
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Finding the Right Methods to Drive Revenue at Your Firm

Texas Lawyer

The lifeblood of every law firm is revenue, although this fundamental truism seemingly is forgotten at times, says recruiter Frank Michael D'Amore. In this article D'Amore puts this truism in the context of today's law firm, highlights the importance of lateral recruiting, and provides tips on improving your firm's revenue picture.
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Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for Paralegals

The Legal Intelligencer

It's once again time to sit down, reflect on the past year and draft some resolutions for the new year. While many of us will set personal resolutions, it is equally important to outline some professional resolutions. Here's a suggested list of top 10 professional resolutions for paralegals for 2012.
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Narcissus: Alive, Well and Practicing Near You

Texas Lawyer

The legal profession contains more than a disproportionate share of big egos. But there's a difference between excessive self-confidence and narcissism. Learning about how the mental health profession defines narcissism can help attorneys keep an even keel, even when working for, litigating against or appearing in court in front of a narcissist.
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Tread Lightly With Footnotes

Texas Lawyer

Noel Coward reputedly observed that "having to read a footnote resembles having to go downstairs to answer the door while in the midst of making love." Yes, footnotes can be distracting. But used properly and sparingly, they add to a brief's overall effectiveness. Here are seven lessons for footnotes done right.
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Maximizing the Recruiter Relationship

Special to Law.com

Legal search consultants Valerie Fontaine and Roberta Kass outline some strategies to help job candidates get the most benefit from their relationships with recruiters and achieve their career goals. Among their tips: Communicate openly and honestly, be responsive and respect the recruiting process.
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3 Things Never to Write in Court Papers

Texas Lawyer

Lawyers who focus on being persuasive may risk overlooking the need for tact and common sense in interactions with a judge. With that in mind, Andrews Kurth trial counsel James M. Stanton presents three things a lawyer should never write in court papers.
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How to Achieve Your Professional Goals: Be Authentic, Forgive and Connect

Texas Lawyer

Adrienne Randle Bond's initial thought about writing an article on being a woman in the legal profession was that she had moved on from that battle. After pondering the matter, she decided that the key question for all new lawyers, gender aside, is: What makes you strong as a human being?
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