A Future Lawyer Walks Into a Comic Shop: Work-for-Hire Lessons From the Long Box
A future lawyer’s Friday bike rides to the comic shop become a lesson in work-for-hire, creator rights, and why contracts decide who really owns our heroes.
Broward and Miami-Dade Now Speak With One Voice on AI Disclosure in Court Filings
Broward and Miami-Dade have adopted coordinated orders governing generative AI in court filings. This article explains the key aspects of the orders, including disclosure, certification, and the treatment of tools like Westlaw, Lexis, and Grammarly for Florida litigators.
Why We “Practice” Law (and Medicine) — Not “Lawyering” or “Doctoring”
Why lawyers and doctors “practice” instead of “lawyer” or “doctor”: a look at history, judgment, and what clients really hire when they choose a professional.
Protecting Creditor Claims in Florida Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors
Learn how creditor claims, deadlines, and late-filed claims work in Florida assignments for the benefit of creditors under Chapter 727, including what to do if you missed the bar date because you never received notice.
New York Probate Creditor Claims: Different Deadlines, Different Risks, Same Need to Move Fast
New York probate creditor claims work differently than Florida. Learn the seven-month claim period, service and verification rules, rejection deadlines, SCPA 1809 and 1810 proceedings, and why creditors must stay vigilant.
More Than a Checkbox: Disinterestedness, Special Counsel, and Conflict Screening in Bankruptcy Cases
Learn how courts in the Second and Eleventh Circuits apply bankruptcy ‘disinterestedness’ rules, including special counsel under §327(e) and practical conflict checks.
Not Your Lawyer, Not Your Doctor: What You Lose When You Trust AI With Sensitive Questions
Smart devices and free apps come with serious privacy, legal, and medical risks. Learn how AI tools can destroy confidentiality and what you can do to protect yourself.
The Case for Preparation: Why Real Advocates Do Not “Wing It”
Effective advocacy begins with preparation. Learn why mastering your case empowers real-time improvisation and why “winging it” is never a substitute for competence.
Level Up Your Boolean Searches: 10 Power Moves for 2026
Level up your Boolean searches in 2026 with 10 advanced power moves. Learn operators, templates, and AI‑assisted strings to get laser‑targeted results.
10 Bluebook 22nd Edition Changes Every Lawyer Should Know
Clear, practitioner‑focused summary of 10 key changes in the 22nd‑edition Bluebook, including AI citations, internet sources, quotes, and tribal law updates.
Hope for the Best, But Plan for the Worst: Avoiding Common Drafting Mistakes That Lead to Litigation
Hope for the best, but plan for the worst with smarter contract drafting. Learn how clear deadlines, default definitions, remedies, and collateral can help Florida businesses avoid costly litigation.
The Nimble Lawyer: Why Adaptability Is Now Your Most Valuable Skill
The legal profession is changing fast, and “good on paper” is no longer enough. This post explains what it really means to be a nimble, adaptable lawyer, why clients and firms now demand it, and practical ways to build adaptability into your daily matters and long‑term career.