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Does anyone have a good way to write an objection to an interrogatory that doesn’t comply with local rule 33.1 for southern district of New York (SDNY)? Would be so appreciated!

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This job has aged and widened me ... has anyone traveled to Korea and done the whole beauty tour- color analysis, makeup selection and tutorial, doing all sorts of things to make your face look more h… more

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I just found out my fiance cheated on me last night. He did once before ten years ago. I’m scheduled to take the bar in July and I know you’re not supposed to make any major changes during bar prep. I… more

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Ladies got any advice? I was a very high performer but after a year of averaging 200-ish billable hours months I have nothing left. I’m trying to hit my hours requirements and be done. I keep getting … more

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Received my evals. Overwhelmingly great reviews, but one partner stated that I am not passionate about the law and don't go above and beyond. I feel upset by such remarks. I'm reminding myself… more

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Two years of being a litigator…how do I break from the billable hour and get into more work with people? Working alone at a computer is bringing me down.
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Whats the standard parental leave policy. Im planning on starting a family & would like to get an idea of what the market is giving. My job gives 16 weeks.

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Does anyone have any insight into Glaser Weil?

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