The cruelty and corruption is only matched by their incompetence

Finally read this. Thanks! One of the best takes on this that I have read

Key takeaway: We created the system and barriers that built the access to justice crisis. We can remove those barriers rather than profiting off of helping people over the barriers.

This week's #FridayFavorite comes from Vivek Sankaran on the problem with over-monetizing #AccessToJustice. It reminded me a lot of a question I love to ask: Are you solving the problem or profiting off of it?

viveksankaran.substack.com/p/monetizing...

It’s not a war crime if there’s no war. He’s just a murder. He deserves prison for life not just losing a job

Private equity at the gate The surge of private equity interest in the legal sector foreshadows a fundamental change in how legal businesses are structured — one that the legal profession needs to manage with extreme care.

from @jordanfurlong.com jordanfurlong.substack.com/p/private-eq...

Private equity is entering the legal space and it has the potential to be a mess for everyone involved if regulators aren't watchful, lawyers aren't cautious, and investors don't think beyond the short term.

Shift or Drift? Three Futures for Access to Justice. Is it just me, or does something feel different? Access to justice has always faced challenges like funding fights, capacity constraints, and political uncertainty, but lately it feels like we’ve been...

From Amanda Brown: lnkd.in/gE3j87QR

We have to be very deliberate now about how we are structuring legal services around community, technology, and funding if pro bono work is to have a meaningful impact in the future

Long ago on an app called Twitter I used to share my weekly hashtag#fridayfavorite. Some piece of media from the week that I really enjoyed. My (usually legal) cocktail chatter for Political Gabfest fans. I've decided to bring it back.

This week I have two things because there's a backlog. 1/3

Shift or Drift? Three Futures for Access to Justice. Is it just me, or does something feel different? Access to justice has always faced challenges like funding fights, capacity constraints, and political uncertainty, but lately it feels like we’ve been...

From Amanda Brown: lnkd.in/gE3j87QR

So excited for this episode of Lawyerist to be out!

lawyerist.com/podcast/prac...

Not sure about doctor but I have a friend who is. JD DJ and that’s delightful. Given his specialty in festival law I think DJ comes first. DJ LazerBheams JD

Vegan and gluten free? Man what the fuck kind of tea have I been drinking before today?

Weird that an aggressive rapist who couldn’t keep his anger under control in a televised job interview is having aggressive, emotional, anger problems at the job he never should have gotten

My favorite fun new marketing thing! Giving out coffee sleeves to my favorite local shop

Friends keep telling me LinkedIn is the best professional social media but then I see sincere content like this being recommended to me and I have to question the judgment of my friends

Have you checked out my new book yet? www.amazon.com/Tips-Solo-Sm...

Have you got a copy of my bestselling book yet? www.amazon.com/Tips-Solo-Sm...

The (Actual) Tree Of Liberty

Hearing about my Alma mater in a @thisdaypod.com episode was an unexpected delight! @raxkingisdead.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/6TqR...

Just found out that my debut book has become a top new release on amazon! Thank you to all my readers. If you haven’t already you can get a copy here www.amazon.com/dp/B0FTP2F33G

That’s a good one. I even highlight some of my favorite books from people like @jack-newton.bsky.social and @mikewhelanjr.bsky.social

There is so much in this and lawyers do not understand it (nor frankly do legislators and even less legal regulators) this is where we decide whether the future is increased access to justice or increased barriers. CA’s head in the sand approach will be their downfall. This is exhibit A

Private equity overcomes California hurdle to expansion in US legal market Lobbyists watered down legislation that would have frozen investor-owned firms out of largest state

Lawyers and law schools are not at all prepared for what's coming: www.ft.com/content/2e36.... PE firms and their consultants are quite explicit about the goal--roll up practices the same way they have done in healthcare.
See also scholarship.law.tamu.edu/cgi/viewcont....

The perfect parting words from @jack-newton.bsky.social at #cliocon. @goclio.bsky.social

Did you know that if you want a digital copy of my new book you can just ask me and I’ll send you one for free? Jordan@palacelaw.com. #law #lawyer

Big news from the Legal Trends Report fr: @joshualenon.bsky.social @goclio.bsky.social #cliocon

The cost of lawyers continues to exceed the CPI but the cost of legal services (when you include staff) is below the CPI. An example of why allows legal professionals are essential to expand access to legal services. @joshualenon.bsky.social @goclio.bsky.social #cliocon

My favorite slide from #cliocon so far. A strong call to action for #lawyers from Mark Britton. @goclio.bsky.social

Mark Britton reminding us that democracy is one of the customers of all #lawyers. #cliocon @goclio.bsky.social

Louder for the people in the back! #cliocon @jack-newton.bsky.social @goclio.bsky.social

It’s baby @ejwalters.bsky.social ! #cliocon