Tag Archives: ABA Journal

Attention Walmart Shoppers . . . The Law Store Is Now Open

Posted on June 25, 2016 by The Legal Reformer

Imagine shopping at Walmart for groceries, household goods, clothes . . . and legal services? Well, now you can at select Walmarts in Georgia and Missouri. If you live in the Atlanta area, there is a Kaine Law in your … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Cautionary Tale

Posted on May 21, 2016 by The Legal Reformer

In 2000, Elizabeth Berardi hired New York law firm Phillips Nizer to help negotiate and draft a post-nuptial agreement with her husband. According to a May 17, 2016 article on abajournal.com titled, “Judge OKs malpractice suit over law firm’s successful … Continue reading →

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“Emotional Fitness” Training for Lawyers? . . . Brilliant!

Posted on May 5, 2016 by The Legal Reformer

On the heels of a successful trial program in its Chicago office, BigLaw firm Kirkland & Ellis is expanding the Life XT “emotional fitness” training program to all of its offices according to a May 4, 2016 abajournal.com article titled “Kirkland … Continue reading →

Posted in Reform | Tagged ABA Journal, Attitude, Awareness, Client-Side Manner, Eric Langshur, Law Firm, Legal, Legal Consumer, Life XT | Leave a comment

Attorney Tip #14 – 5 Coffee Challenge

Posted on April 8, 2016 by The Legal Reformer

Believing that “more lawyers could benefit from slowing down and taking time to build relationships,” Canary General Counsel Josh Beser, created a program to teach lawyers to network using casual conversation over coffee. Interviewed by abajournal.com for an April 1, 2016 … Continue reading →

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Civil Justice System Reform

Posted on January 19, 2016 by The Legal Reformer

How do you change the deeply ingrained culture of the American civil justice system? According to Rebecca Love Kourlis by: polling the American public; engaging in focus groups and conversations with judges, lawyers, and court administrators; and reporting the results. Ms. Kourlis is … Continue reading →

Posted in Reform | Tagged ABA Journal, Court Culture, IAALS, Judges, Legal, Legal Practices, Legal Reform, Rebecca Love Kourlis, The New Normal | Leave a comment

Attorney Tip #12 – Simplicity and Clear Communication

Posted on January 11, 2016 by The Legal Reformer

There is a breed of lawyer that writes long-winded filings to the court, thinking that the length and complexity of his/her words will impress and win over the judge. Roya Behnia does not agree. Ms. Behnia, recent senior vice president, general … Continue reading →

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The ABA Journal’s 9th Annual Blawg 100 – A Great Resource

Posted on December 13, 2015 by The Legal Reformer

The ABA Journal announced this year’s Blawg 100 in a December 1, 2015 post titled The 9th Annual Blawg 100. In its post, the ABA Journal showcases blogs chosen with the help of its readers and bloggers, with certain of … Continue reading →

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Attorney Fear And The Effect On You

Posted on November 1, 2015 by The Legal Reformer

We have written before about the attorney/client relationship and the benefits of understanding your attorney’s perspective. Shedding more light on the subject, University of Missouri emeritus professor of law John Lande has researched and compiled a list of common attorney … Continue reading →

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From “Grand Bargain” to “New Deal”?

Posted on October 25, 2015 by The Legal Reformer

Historically, certain professions, including attorneys, have enjoyed the benefits of a “Grand Bargain” with society – prestige, income and self-regulation – in exchange for their expertise, integrity and client-side manner. But according to Richard and Daniel Susskind, father and son authors … Continue reading →

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Judicial Transparency

Posted on October 12, 2015 by The Legal Reformer

We have posted on a number of occasions about the benefits of cameras in the courtroom, and recently another controversy sparking video has surfaced. In an August 8, 2015 post titled, Tearful woman gets judicial scolding, 3 days in jail for failing … Continue reading →

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