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Networking for Introverts – 5 Steps

Do you find yourself dreading networking events? Some people simply need a push in the right direction. Check out our infographic below for a quick how to network tutorial, including examples of great openers, that will help you survive your next networking event.

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Privileges and Protections: Anti-SLAPP Case Analysis

Craig L. Schelske, ex-husband of country singer Sara Evans, recently brought a lawsuit against celebrity gossip impresario Harvey Levin and his co-defendants (the TMZ parties) alleging that they incorrectly stated that, during the Schelske-Evans marriage, Mr. Schelske maintained on his cell phone “hundreds” of images of himself involved in extramarital sex.

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VLSC Clinic Success Story

The Volunteer Legal Services Corporation is one of the few resources in the Bay Area providing services to people seeking help navigating the often complex bankruptcy process.

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Disciplinary Action – MCLE Reporting

Don’t be like Greg* from Southern California. Greg was listed in the Daily Journal because he was suspended for 30 days for failure to comply with the California State Bar’s MCLE requirements. Greg kept poor records and claimed he thought he was up to date.

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Top 10 Skills New Lawyers Need Now

The ABA recently posted an article about a report Foundations for Practice completed called The Whole Lawyer and the Character Quotient about the gap that exists between what new lawyers have and what new lawyers need to be successful. The following chart highlights the top 10 skills needed immediately by new lawyers.

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