The Legal Up blog

Despite their collective education, intelligence, and earning potential, lawyers are not immune from the world’s problems. In fact, in some cases, they’re more susceptible to them.

This week in legal news For the first time, legal papers were served using the blockchain Legal scammers are increasingly exploiting public Zoom hearings The Illinois Supreme Court rules that it’s illegal to kayak past your neighbor’s house In a pun-filled decision, a federal judge allows Texas ...

While we may not be in a fully paperless world yet, there is a definite trend toward digital documents.

One of the most terrifying things an attorney can face in their career is an allegation that they have somehow breached their ethical duties or committed malpractice.

This week in legal news Big Law firm Brown Rudnick elects their youngest ever CEO Former real estate lawyer finds happiness and a better salary as a pet psychic A federal court of appeals rules that private school dress code requiring skirts for girls violates student rights Facing supply chain ...

When I began practicing law in 1999, the job duties of legal secretaries were beginning to change. I was one of 13 law school graduates hired by my firm that year, and one thing was evident about all of us from the start:

Many legal professionals may have the vague sense that likeability is an asset. But what exactly makes a person likable or not? Why should legal professionals care about likeability? And what can they do to become more likable?

This week in legal news Old allegations resurface claiming that a Utah county attorney cannibalized children Los Angeles jury awards highest ever verdict in employment case: $464 million to two plaintiffs Court closes after cockroaches are released during arraignment of protestors Georgia Court of ...

None of us likes to think about unpleasantness that may lie ahead in our lives.

As we know from pretty much all of pop culture, the reputation for lawyers is somewhat tarnished. They are commonly perceived as arrogant, heartless, and money-hungry. A lawyer will do anything to win if the price is right.