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It worked, kind of… — A modified Mohawk haircut with beaten silver feathers braided in and an oh-so-subtle burgundy stripe on one side wasn’t your standard look for a freshlaw at UT Austin in 1985. But it was mine. I hadn’t had time to get my grooming in order before Day 1 because…reasons. My Backstory was as Unusual as My Haircut Mom and…

Attorney Yasmin Abdi brings justice to the women in Somaliland — Who do you call when you need to settle a grievance? In Somalia, you’ll need to call a lawyer skilled at three justice systems: xeer or customary law, Shari’ah or law drawn from the Islamic religion, and statutory law. Navigating these legal systems can be even more complex if you’re…

Bottom line: The content arms race among lawyers and law firms isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Here’s how to stay ahead of the pack. Today, there is a fair amount of would-be buyers of legal services and would-be referral sources who are content-driven. When deciding where to purchase legal services…

In the recently released action film “AKA” on Netflix, the main character is seen wearing the iconic Fred Perry Polo shirts several times, displaying his muscular physique. It’s hard to resist being impressed and wanting to get a few for my roommates as well. As far as I remember, this…

I have seen way too many movies to know that things can go wrong downtown. The cops show up, flash their badges and say in a low, husky tone, We gotta take you downtown. Take me where now?!? Like it came out of left field! Forget left field, what field?!? …

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Avianca passenger Roberto Mata’s knee was injured by a blow from the food trolley. He then sought damages through an attorney, Steven A. Schwartz of Levidow, Levidow & Oberman, and when Avianca asked the judge to dismiss the case, that attorney came forward with a ten-page brief citing a half-dozen…

A Lawyer’s Advice on Overcoming Self-Doubt for Success — It was the first major case of my career. Despite the hours of research, careful preparation, and my confident façade, I couldn’t shake off a nagging feeling — the haunting sensation of being a fraud. Only later did I recognise this feeling for what it was — Imposter Syndrome. Throughout…

By Janelle M. Lewis, Attorney and Business Strategist I. Is it Important for Business Lawyers to Know About Regulations Against Forced Labor[i] in the Supply Chain? Many business lawyers have client/companies whose relationship with the global supply chain can have a significant impact on their business strategy. This article will look at the recent supply chain act passed by the Canadian Parliament, and what business lawyers should know about the new law to advise their clients/companies…