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Oxford Comma Decides Court Case in Favor of Workers’ Overtime
The Oxford Comma has become a rallying cry for grammar enthusiasts and has prompted a number of hilarious, if often inappropriate memes. But now the dispute

Do Lawyers Need to Fear Automation?
Automated legal services, particularly document preparation services, have been the boogieman for lawyers for years. But as automation gets better, attorneys need to make the

Are Unpublished Cases Even Legal Anymore?
Since the Michigan Court Rules changed in 2016, local lawyers have been on pins and needles about using unpublished cases. Some even wonder if it

ABA Censors Report, Apparently to Appease Donald Trump
Should the American Bar Association (ABA) be in the business of censoring its committees’ reports? Should the fear of being sued be enough to cause

Good Grammar Won’t Save Your Bad Argument
We’ve all seen it: a social media argument devolve into a competition over grammar. There’s no doubt grammar is important. But whether on Facebook or

Federal Courts to Lower Appellate Brief Word Limits. Are You Ready?
The practice of an appellate lawyer rises and falls with brief writing. Thorough brief writing is the key to winning cases and getting bad law

Will a Michigan Statewide E-Filing Help Lawyers?
Michigan has passed a law creating a statewide e-filing system designed to make life easier for lawyers and litigants across the state. But will the

How Do You Answer “Have You Done This Before?”
A potential client is sitting across from you. You are evaluating him, looking for signs this will be a good case, or the right fit.

Should You Have Client-Only Web Content?
Most lawyers think of blogging primarily as a marketing tactic – a way to get customers in the door and create more revenue. But web

The Flowery Language of the Late Anton Scalia
The passing of Antonin Scalia took America by surprise and has lit up the political landscape. While Scalia’s legal opinions and perspectives were controversial, to