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Swimming with the Information Current: How to Manage the Rising Knowledge Tide

By Cheryl A. LeeVan
Keeping current on new developments in the law is essential if you want to succeed in the practice of law today, but it is no easy feat in today’s information-centric world, where there is a seemingly never-ending flow of information available to us at our fingertips via the Internet. In this article, a smart lawyer recognizes the value of staying current, not just in the law itself, but in the trends that develop in the industries they serve.

Women, Lawyers, And Mammograms: A Perspective On Misdirected Advocacy

By Nancy J. Newman
I got it again. Half a dozen times now, I have received an email that is making its way around networks for women lawyers, asking me to click on a website to buy mammograms for poor women. A lot of time, money, and well-intentioned clicks are promoting the “get a mammogram” message. From pink-ribboned billboards on the train, to flowery messages on our grocery bags, the message is everywhere. But the scientific evidence that mammography really helps women is not so clear. Instead of promoting mammography, we should advocate that women get the facts to make an informed decision about getting a mammogram. To make a real difference in women’s lives, we should direct our resources to other issues.

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