Skiing & Inherent Risk

We live in a litigious society, and I’m not sure it’s good for us. [I know this is a bit rich coming from a lawyer, but bear with me for a moment]. Earlier this month, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled that avalanches are an “inherent risk” in skiing, and that if an...

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In Defense of The Bluebook

Judge Richard Posner thinks we should "burn The Bluebook." Ok, sure, what lawyer hasn't thought that at some point? It does feel arcane, tedious, and unreasonably nuanced some times. But we need rules! We like rules - we're lawyers, after all! Yes The Bluebook is a...

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Work Smarter, Not Harder

According to a recent Law360 article, firms of all sizes are struggling with meeting client demands and minimizing overhead. "Clients’ increased price sensitivity and demand for price control have put increased competitive pressures on law firms, raising the attention...

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