Do you know your Declaration of Independence? (Quiz)
How many signers? Who wrote it? Check your knowledge with this quiz to tell how well you know the Declaration of Independence and the story around it.
May the 4th of law be with you
With a film series like Star Wars that’s earned billions of dollars, you’re likely to vigorously protect intellectual property rights. In light of “Star Wars Day,” we’ll look at some of the most notable court cases and decisions involving the Jedi universe.
All about Cesar Chavez Day—and why California courts take the holiday
California is one of a small handful of states that takes the day as an official state holiday. Among other things, that means that state agencies and all state courtrooms are closed in honor of this important man.
7 fascinating facts about Brehon Law
St. Patrick’s Day is near. A perfect time to brush up on your Brehon law! We hope you enjoy this glimpse into ancient Ireland’s earliest legal system.
Broken Hearts, Broken Laws
The time of the year we celebrate with flowers, candies, and lawsuits. Just for you, we’ve picked a dozen long-stemmed court cases for your Valentine’s Day bouquet.
Paralegal myths debunked
What are some common misconceptions you’ve heard about the paralegal profession? Let’s dive into mythbusting about paralegals and what they do.
Top 10 fun facts about lawyers and the practice of law
Do you know these random facts about lawyers and the practice of law? Learn more about the youngest attorneys, fairest states, and beyond.
13 spooky Hal-LAW-ween court cases
Who knew there were so many haunted court cases. Catch up on all the paranormal pleadings and creepy complaints that have come up over the years.
2018 summer reading recommendations from One Legal
Happy summer to you! This week marks the official beginning of summer, a time of long days, hot weather, cold drinks, cool beaches, and—of course—best reads. We asked around the office to see what everyone is reading at One Legal. Now we want to share our top summer reading recommendations with you. From inspirational collections […]
7 modern terms that have lost their original meaning
We often write about the myriad of ways technology is changing the legal profession. From online legal research to instantaneous eFiling, it seems technology keeps making us faster and more efficient. What is slow to change, however, is the language we use to describe the things we do. In fact, many of our most commonly […]
How the science of persuasion impacts the legal profession
It is undeniable that lawyers and other legal professionals rely heavily on persuasion. In fact, some lawyers refer to persuasion as an art form. But the person many people consider the foremost authority on this subject thinks that persuasion is actually a science. Robert Cialdini is a professor emeritus of psychology and marketing at Arizona State University. His “Six Principles of Persuasion,” are […]
10 blogs legal professionals should be following in 2018
Are you a legal professional who wants to sharpen your skills, advance in your workplace, stay apprised of the latest legal technology, and gain a competitive advantage in today’s legal market? Reading cutting-edge legal blogs can help do all those things, and provide you with a source of valuable information—as well as much-needed entertainment. [textblock […]
9 scenes of holiday crime and justice in the movies
It isn’t often that the courtroom (or the crimes that lead up to it) is considered heartwarming or funny or charming. But somehow Christmas and the end of year season manages to have that effect on just about anything. We gathered up these holiday cases that make even Scrooge and the Grinch say “awwww”. [textblock […]
12 last minute Halloween costumes for legal professionals
Halloween is less than a week away now! Have you carefully curated the perfect costume? Or are you just realizing that the month is more than halfway over already? Whether you’ll be the highlight of the costumed office party or want to bring a little legalese into your weekend soiree, we have some quick and easy costume ideas […]
17 coffee facts for National Coffee Day 2017
Calling fellow coffee lovers! September 29th is National Coffee Day! And even though we don’t really need an excuse to talk about coffee, drink coffee, read about coffee, or think about coffee, we’re inviting you to do all of the above with us today, especially. Free coffee on September 29 First things first: many top […]
Persuasive literary phrases to use in your next legal brief
Legal briefs are written for one reason and one reason only: to persuade a court to agree with your client’s position. To accomplish this goal, legal professionals might use strong verbs or add in compelling metaphors. Especially creative attorneys could consider pumping up their arguments by including a few of the following snippets from famous […]