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Antitrust

Antitrust 101: The Anti-Competition Blocker

Kyla J. Houge

Congress enacted antitrust laws to promote free competition and stop anticompetitive conduct on a federal level.

Antitrust

Lessons from the AT&T/Time Warner Decision

Thomas D. York

This was the first litigated challenge to a vertical merger in nearly 40 years.

Antitrust

Trust the (Local) Process: Advantages State Attorneys General Enjoy in Merger Review

Brijesh Dave

State AGs can continue to have an impact in antitrust enforcement.

Antitrust

Hipster Antitrust: A Brief Primer

Kevin Yeh

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New Attorneys

A Law School Teacher’s Oral Advocacy Suggestions

James A. Clark

Advocacy is an art, not a science. Be the lawyer who wakes up judges, turns lawyers’ heads, and impresses clients.

New Attorneys

Finding Your Voice as a New Lawyer

Jaqualine McMillan

Effective oral communication cannot simply be taught in a classroom.

New Attorneys

How I Became a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Attorney

Tracey Lesetar-Smith

The combat sports industry is indeed a unique legal animal.

New Attorneys

Building a Niche Practice

Jeramie Fortenberry

Lawyers must distinguish themselves from the competition in order to claim a bigger piece of the pie.

What Is Sports Law and Who Is a Sports Lawyer?

Matthew J. Mitten

An insider's look at the covetable niche.

How Do You Become an Assistant US Attorney?

Craig S. Denney

Many are interested in becoming an assistant US attorney. Here, we offer some practical advice.

New Attorneys

Pulling Back the Curtain on Partnership

Erin E. Rhinehart

The path to partnership is like Dorothy's journey to the Emerald City—long and arduous, often curious, and always challenging.

New Attorneys

Partner Perspectives

Four partners share their experiences and challenges in transitioning from associate to partner.

New Attorneys

Tips for Deciding if You Want to Be a Partner

Kevin Pratt

Here are some tips to help you decide, no matter the size, scope, or focus of your firm.

New Attorneys

The Ethics of Making Partner

Maria I. Garriga

The path to partnership is not for the faint of heart.

New Attorneys

Entertainment Law 101

Jeff B. Cohen

Hint: it's not all dry martinis, Cuban cigars, fancy cars, and movie premiers.

New Attorneys

Grandfather of Computer Games Law

Robert Bond

Being a lawyer in a rapidly developing digital media sector means creating new legal precedents.

New Attorneys

How to Become a Sports Lawyer

Roger I. Abrams

See the ball, hit the ball, and run like lightning.

New Attorneys

The Uncanny Sports Attorney

Namal Amaraweera

The opportunity to achieve your goals may be something you did not initially consider.

Using Project Management Skills to Stay on Task and Maintain Relationships

Sheena R. Hamilton and Bill Schnauffer

The goal-in-a-week setup helps ensure that the new lawyer is likely to do it all and do it well.

New Attorneys

Working with Opposing Counsel or Colleagues Who Have Low Emotional Intelligence

Ronda Muir

Working with someone who has low EI can be daunting, but here’s a strategy to consider.

New Attorneys

The Client in the Next Office

Alice E. Burke

Sometimes your client is an outside party who hired you, and sometimes your client is the partner in the next office.

How to Ask for a Raise

Lisa Kothari

Because we all want (and deserve) a pay hike.

New Attorneys

Dead Men Help No Sales

Emily Albrecht

A house’s proximity to a violent death can be a deal-breaker for many potential homebuyers.

Real Estate

Home Buying 101

Martin W. Evans

You have the skills to navigate the home-buying process, but you may lack experience. Here are some tips to help you buy a home.

New Attorneys

The Landlord-Tenant Relationship—It’s Personal

Andrew J. Street

In many ways, the personal nature of the landlord-tenant relationship resembles a romantic relationship—it can easily become messy.

Real Estate

Blunt Counsel on Marijuana Business Premises’ Leasing

Michael N. Widener

You’ve reviewed a few residential leases and drafted one or two simple commercial leases—but cannabis leasing isn’t familiar. Now what?