The aspiring young lawyer is allowed one bold tie in the wardrobe. Our recommendation for that precious slot is a $20 tie from Target. The Royal Stewart Plaid Tie is marketed under Target’s house brand called Merona. Despite the low price tag, the tie is 100% silk and produces a knot typically found on much more expensive neck wear. Continue Reading

There is no shortage of blogs written by those in the legal profession. Below are thirteen blogs worth checking out either because they provide useful information or because they are entertaining. This is the first part of an ongoing series profiling the many blogs out there written by lawyers and law students. Continue Reading

Rule 1) Declare war on cheap

Explanation: Cheap items are not your friend. In fact they are your enemy and you should declare war on them (or if you prefer an authorization to use force). Cheap items can be both inexpensive or expensive, but they all consist of two components:

• poor materials
• unskilled craftsmanship/design

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There is a long connection between lawyers and bourbon drinking. Particularly in the south, bourbon and lawyering simply go well with one another. There are many an attorney who celebrated a big win in the courtroom with a fine bottle of bourbon. Special occasions call for special bourbons. Unfortunately it is difficult to discover great bourbons without buying a bottle and tasting it. Unlike wine or even beer, the Internet lacks a large collection of reviews. However, one site is working to change that. The Boys of Bourbon is a website that claims to be “the definitive site for online bourbon reviews.” The reviews are comical and fun to read. They cover a variety of price points, and have even started giving tips on where to find bars with solid bourbon selections.