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Florida Attorney Caught Bringing Loaded Gun to Courthouse

Summary: A Florida attorney was discovered with a loaded gun in his backpack as he entered the courthouse to attend…

Two Law Firms Step Forward to Up the Bonus Scale

Summary: One law firm is upping the associate bonus scale amount while another is including more than just associates in…

Austin Attorney Slammed for Fabricating Evidence

Summary: A judge has ordered an Austin-area attorney to pay over $175K for making up evidence and make false statements.…

A Poem for Female Attorneys Who’ve Ever Encountered “Mansplaining”

Summary: While female attorneys may not be able to stop mansplaining, at least they can laugh about it.  It's hard…

4 Reasons Working at In-N-Out Is Better Than Being a Lawyer

Summary: Thrillist argues that managing an In-N-Out is a better career choice than law. When we were younger, it was…

Why Are Older Female Attorneys Leaving Law?

Summary: A new study has found that older female attorneys are quitting their jobs. The legal field has a reputation…

22 Lawyers in Florida Receive Their Punishments by Supreme Court

Summary: The Florida Supreme Court handed out their punishments to 22 lawyers, mostly for ignoring clients and/or the Florida Bar…

New Survey Finds Female Lawyers Hurt by Gender Pay Gap

Summary: A new study has found that educated women are hurt significantly by the gender pay gap.  Economists have proven that…

Year-End Bonuses Not So Happy for All

Summary:  With the numerous announcements from law firms saying they are keeping the same bonus schedule as Cravath, there are…

Funniest Cover Letters and Resumes of All Time

Summary: These job applicants know how to write stand out cover letters and resumes.  We've already heard the rumors that…

In-House Legal Departments Are Hiring Contract Attorneys, But Should You Temp?

Summary: More in-house legal departments are hiring temporary attorneys for projects, but should lawyers accept these non-permanent positions? In-house legal departments' biggest…

Law Firms Across the Globe Match Cravath Bonuses

Summary: More than just the big American law firms are matching Cravath’s end-of-year bonus scale for associates. More law firms…