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Theatrical Talents Lead Lawyers to Educate Through Entertainment

Little did San Antonio’s Lee Cusenbary, General Counsel for Mission Pharmacal Company, know when he was a member of the Screen Actor’s Guild before attending law school that his former vocation would someday evolve into a beloved avocation.

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January Verdicts: From NYPD Quotas to Melania Trump

From rumors about the First Lady to alleged NYPD quotas, here are some notable verdicts from January.

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Should Pro Bono Be Mandatory?

United State Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor caused a stir last May when she told attendees at the American Law Institute meeting that lawyers should be required to provide pro bono work to those who can’t afford it.

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Law Schools Should Monitor Law Students for Addiction: Brian Cuban

“Law schools don’t have to be treatment centers but they can spend money to create a path for helping” law students deal with addiction and other mental health issues, regardless of where they fall on the spectrum, says Brian Cuban, a former practicing attorney in long-term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

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Lawmakers from Both Parties Plan to Take Action on Russian Hack

The fallout from Russia's alleged hacking of the U.S. presidential election continues to spark action and criticism from pols spanning the political spectrum, and has even catalyzed some unlikely alliances on Capitol Hill.

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Oft Vilified ALPIA Asks Instead to ‘Love Your Lawyer’

Love Your Lawyer Day is no joke. With scores of supporters taking to the Internet to show love and support to lawyers, the 15th annual Love Your Lawyer Day featured social media chatter ranging from the importance of diversity in the field, to appreciation for those who tirelessly defend those in need of advocacy and pro bono work.

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Lawyers for the Arts: Doing Good for Creatives

“Artists typically need legal assistance the most when they can afford it the least,” says Casey Summar, Executive Director of the Arts & Business Council of Greater Nashville.

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Should Lawyers Socialize with Staffers?

Dictionary.com says it means “to associate or mingle sociably with others.” Steve Smith, a California-based business consultant and owner of Growth Source Coaching, defines it as “any interaction whereby informal conversation takes place about matters aside from business.”

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