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What is Discovery in Law?
Nothing frustrates and derails a lawsuit like surprises, the sudden appearance of information that can swing the case unexpectedly. So, since the 1940s, the US federal court system has required all parties in a lawsuit to provide all possible relevant information...
What does economic recovery look like? (and when)
First off, I hope you and your family and friends are staying safe and healthy as we all navigate the monumental moment we find ourselves in with Covid19. The unthinkable is now normal. The economy is frozen, and we are all camped out in our homes for weeks on...
Contingency Plans and Business Continuity for Lawyers
The phrases “contingency plan” or “business continuity” are lingo for saying that it's important for you to prepare for unforeseen consequences. Other times people call it “scenario planning.” Either way, lawyers are horrible at applying it to themselves. For now,...
Law Schools ABA 509 Disclosures Reports 2019 (Stats + Graphs)
Another year, another data dump. December 15th is the annual reporting day for ABA 509 Disclosures for all ABA approved law schools. These are required public disclosures that law schools must make as part of their ABA accreditation. As soon as the ABA started...