Throughout law school, professors talked to us about “Alternative Dispute Resolution,” as if it were the most innovative thing to happen to the law in a hundred years. For a wanna-be (and now actual) trial attorney, I didn’t buy the …
The Future Of The Workplace
One of the most interesting slide show’s I’ve seen in a long time comes courtesy of Business Insider. In this 88 slide power point presentation, the writers discuss the massive and rapid changes in technology that, once our Millennial generation takes over …
Respect the Judge 101
Laughing at the judge, $5,000 bond. Racist remarks, $10,000 bond. Giving the judge the finger, 30 days in the clink. Adios!
This is one of the many reasons why you respect the judge.
A Patron of the Law
Earlier this week, my Alma Mater received an $8.3 million dollar gift to support Mizzou Athletics. The gift will support Athletic department facility improvements and expansions, including renovations to Memorial Stadium and a new clubhouse for the men’s and women’s golf teams at …
Congestion Pricing
Chicago Magazine recently ran a story about the dramatic change to the expressways that is likely to take place in Chicago in the near future. It seems that complex tolls, expressways and “congestion pricing” can solve the immense traffic problem …
Seeds for healthy cells, candy for cancer: The stop motion tricks behind this TED-Ed lesson
This is amazing. I’m always so impressed with the TED talks.
The Voluntary Undertaking Doctrine Explained
Generally, pursuant to the voluntary undertaking theory of liability, “one who undertakes, gratuitously or for consideration, to render services to another is subject to liability for bodily harm caused to the other by one’s failure to exercise due care in …
Build Your Practice in the Cloud Free Webinar
According to the 2012 Legal Technology Survey Report, just 21% of responding lawyers reported using “the cloud.” The number one reason cited by those who don’t use it? A lack of familiarity with the technology. In this webinar, recorded December 18th, 2012, Ron Collins from Amicus Attorney explores the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing, how to get started, what sorts of questions to ask vendors, and how cloud computing relates to your professional responsibility obligations. Video courtesy of the ABA.
7th Circuit Overturns Illinois’ Ban on Conceal and Carry
Today the 7th Circuit overturned Illinois’ ban on carrying concealed weapons and gave the state Legislature 180 days to draft a law that would allow for state wide conceal and carry. Judge Posner, in his majority opinion, wrote:” The Supreme …
So You Wanna Be a Trial Attorney?
Ever since I began looking at law school I knew I wanted to be a trial lawyer. A litigator. Sure, teaching would be nice, mergers and acquisitions are interesting and challenging There are many areas of the law that are rewarding, …