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The Rule of Law, through Thick and Thin
Felipe Jiménez, The Rule of Law, __ Mich. St. L. Rev. __ (forthcoming 2026), available at SSRN (Dec. 05, 2025).The rule of law matters. But what it requires is, as…
Legal Marketing Blog
What Clients Actually Look at Before Contacting a Lawyer
By John Hinson
Many lawyers assume potential clients make decisions after a consultation. In reality, a surprising amount of decision-making happens before the phone ever rings. By the time someone contacts you, they…
TechLaw Crossroads
It’s Still A Good Time To Be A Lawyer. So Far.
For many, it’s still a good time to be a lawyer. Jobs and profits are up. But for how long, especially if the economy tanks? Best not get too comfortable……
DennisKennedy.Blog
June 2026 Issue of Personal Strategy Compass Newsletter is Out
The Halftime Locker Room and the Fallacy of Blind Discipline With the 2026 World Cup underway, it is easy to get caught up in the drama of the opening whistle.…
Illinois Workers Compensation Law Blog
Illinois Work Comp When You Have A Felony On Your Record
By Mike Helfand
We believe in second chances. A lot of people make mistakes, especially when they are younger. Fortunately many employers are willing to work with people who have felonies on their…
Legal History Blog
Farbman, "Towns or Counties"
By karentanilegalhistoryblog-blogspot-com
Daniel Farbman (Boston College Law) has posted "Towns or Counties." The article appears in Volume 59, no. 3, of the Indiana Law Review. The abstract:The United States is a nation of…
Original Jurisdiction
Judicial Notice (06.14.26): Sorry Not Sorry
By David Lat
Judge Sarah A.L. Merriam, at her confirmation hearing for a seat on the Second Circuit (screenshot via C-SPAN).This week’s Judicial Notice is sponsored byChambers-ranked and Harvard-educated, Jeff is the trusted…
The Proof of Guilt
Guest Post: Chaturvedi and the Remission Standard the Supreme Court Declined to Write
(This is a guest post by Kshitij Saruparia)On 15 May 2026, in Rohit Chaturvedi v. State of Uttarakhand, a bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan quashed the Ministry…
Kirakosian Law Blog
Can You Counter Sue for a Frivolous Lawsuit?
Getting sued is stressful enough on its own. But when the lawsuit feels completely baseless (filed to pressure, intimidate, or drain someone financially) the frustration can become overwhelming. It’s common…
Unpredictable
More Thoughts on Trial Exhibit Lists
By Will Newman
A lot of work goes into preparing exhibit lists for trial. I wrote a post on the subject in March 2021, after I prepared for a trial with lots of…