Cannabis

By Sam Reisman

Democratic lawmakers in the Wisconsin Legislature introduced a bill Tuesday to legalize simple possession of marijuana for recreational purposes and to tax and regulate its sale, along with a slew of other cannabis reforms.

By Peter Michaud

For law firm leaders, ensuring a newly combined law firm lives up to its promise, both in its first days of operation and well after, includes tough decisions, clear and specific communication, and cheerleading, says Peter Michaud at Ballard Spahr.

By Lucy Wang

The California Bar’s campaign against discourteous behavior by attorneys, including a newly required annual civility oath, reflects a growing concern among states that professionalism in law needs shoring up — and recognizes that maintaining composure even when stressed is key to both succeeding professionally and maintaining faith in the legal system, says Lucy Wang at Hinshaw.

By Jonah Knobler

Playing trivia taught me to quickly absorb information and recognize when I've learned what I'm expected to know, training me in the crucial skills needed to be a good attorney, and reminding me to be gracious in defeat, says Jonah Knobler at Patterson Belknap.

By Isaac Greaney and Christopher Kim

Early-career attorneys may struggle to introduce clients to practitioners in other specialties, but cross-selling becomes easier once they know why it’s vital to their first years of practice, which mistakes to avoid and how to anticipate clients' needs, say attorneys at Moses & Singer.

By Sam Reisman

A new bill introduced in the New York State Legislature would permit alcohol retailers to sell low-potency cannabis-infused beverages with up to 5 milligrams of THC and impose a new tax on their sale.