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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.

This week in legal news A Las Vegas lawyer is accused of having sex with clients on live video from his office, kissing a cop, and sexually harassing his employees A California judge was forced to retire as punishment for excessive delays in decisions Police in San Francisco are using video from ...

Like many industries, today’s legal industry relies heavily on gig workers.

So, you’ve finally taken the plunge and started your own firm. Congratulations!

This week in legal news A judge in rural Texas is arrested for stealing cattle and participating in organized crime After refusing to settle and winning a $31,600 verdict, attorney fees in sexual harassment case add up to more than $138,000 Contract law protects patient who was billed $230K for a ...

There are a lot of opinion pieces out there positing that law school degrees are utterly useless.

One of the biggest dangers in the modern digital world is the risk of a data breach. Unfortunately for the legal industry, law firms are some of the biggest targets for cyberattacks and data leaks.