Mediators find more tools through neuroscience

Mediators and other practitioners of alternative dispute resolution are using information gleaned from the research of world-class neuroscientists to calm emotions and help mediations resolve more easily. With the advent of functional magnetic resonance imaging and the growing interest in brain mapping, neuroscientists and those trained by them are teaching…

Nov 1, 2015 1:10 AM CDT

Lawyer’s life’s mission is to reduce racial conflict with cops

Eric Garner. Michael Brown. Akai Gurley. Tamir Rice. Walter Scott. Freddie Gray. Samuel DuBose. All names of unarmed African-American males killed during police encounters in the past 18 months. The string of high-profile fatalities stirred unrest and prompted marches and public outcries for reform.

Oct 1, 2015 7:45 AM CDT

LegalForce is looking for a few good apprentices

Raj Abhyanker's Trademarkia search engine has become a popular spot for inventors and entrepreneurs to learn whether their ideas have already been trademarked. Abhyanker estimates that Trademarkia draws 2 million visitors a month, 60,000 visitors a day or "one person every couple of seconds."

Oct 1, 2015 7:40 AM CDT

Adobe’s PDF product has a new face, new skills

The latest version of the ubiquitous PDF software Adobe Acrobat is dramatically different than its forebears. And that's a good thing. An interface some found clunky and confusing is now clean and modern. Whereas before you had to hunt for the right tool, now no tool is more than a…

Oct 1, 2015 7:35 AM CDT

New ‘.law’ suffix could set off a domain gold rush

Oct 1, 2015 7:30 AM CDT

Starting associate pay of $160K is common—but not as common as in 2009

Oct 1, 2015 7:25 AM CDT

South Carolina courts tackle quality-of-life issues

Appearing before a judge, even for something as minor as a neighborly squabble, can be a stressful event. But what if, instead of handing down fines and jail sentences, courts taught you how to be a better neighbor?

Oct 1, 2015 7:20 AM CDT

Pro bono gives solos experience and satisfaction

When Chicago attorney Jill Metz started practicing as a solo attorney in the early 1980s, she decided she would always make time to do pro bono work. Though she needed to get her practice off the ground and earn a living, Metz volunteered five to 10 hours a week for…

Sep 1, 2015 6:35 AM CDT

Attorneys partner with public libraries to reach underserved clients

Libraries have evolved from their original function as repositories for books into full-fledged community centers. So it's not surprising that libraries have also become impromptu law offices where local residents can have access to legal services in a more convenient, less imposing setting than other book-lined sanctuaries.

Sep 1, 2015 4:45 AM CDT

Blogging is big with BigLaw firms

Sep 1, 2015 1:40 AM CDT

Crowdfunding can be a great way to finance your case—or destroy it

Sep 1, 2015 1:30 AM CDT

Harvard hackathon brings practicality to political causes

Sep 1, 2015 1:20 AM CDT

Traveling to dangerous areas can leave lawyers vulnerable

With law firms now doing business in all corners of the globe—sometimes potentially dangerous destinations—some question whether their firms are doing enough to keep them safe.

Aug 1, 2015 7:00 AM CDT

Chicago attorneys get top legal billing for festival gigs

Tom Leavens and Derek Holland are living the dream. Leavens, a partner at Leavens, Strand & Glover in Chicago, rocks all things legal for the three-day Pitchfork Music Festival held there every July. Holland does the same for the four-day Firefly Music Festival in Dover, Delaware, every June. And yes,…

Aug 1, 2015 6:55 AM CDT

3 new products to help with client intake

Aug 1, 2015 2:30 AM CDT