Catherine Lovering
Catherine Lovering is a freelance writer with bylines on Healthline, Interest.com, IvyExec.com, and Paste. Her areas of expertise include health, consumer information, personal finance, legal marketing, small business, individual and corporate taxation, insurance, Canadian tax law, Canadian consumer finance, digital marketing, content marketing, fitness, and public policy. She holds an LLB (JD) from the University of Victoria.
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Antitrust Law Landscape in 2025
Antitrust law is the bedrock of a free and competitive marketplace, but this is under strain from large and increasingly dominant companies. In 2025, expect activity against these large entities to continue. Guidance from the Department of Justice (DOJ) and expert commentary implies more of the same in antitrust in 2025. One possible change is…Read More
Privacy Law AOPs: Status of Legal Practice Area in 2025
Privacy law is a growing and dynamic area of practice for many attorneys. A wave of state legislation with data protection requirements places new obligations on businesses and public institutions. For lawyers, this is an opportunity to provide more complex legal services in 2025. The history of privacy law The roots of privacy law in…Read More
Administrative and Regulatory Law AOPs: What’s New in 2025
Administrative and regulatory law should be an active area of legal practice in 2025, as the courts and the federal executive make changes to agency regulatory authority. Here’s a synopsis of the attorney’s role in administrative law and what one might expect in the coming year. Basics of administrative law In the United States, legislative…Read More
Building Client Trust: Tips for Attorneys
It’s an unfortunate fact that many consumers don’t necessarily trust lawyers. Perhaps they’ve bought into the “ambulance chaser” stereotype or think attorneys are too expensive. Lawyers have to work against these assumptions when building a practice. One way to build consumer trust is to have your clients speak well of you. When those you’ve helped give…Read More
What To Do if You’re Laid Off From Your Law Firm
Law firm lay-offs put qualified professionals out of work and suddenly on the job market. For the individual lawyer, the experience might be unexpected and jarring. Whether you are a senior lawyer or a younger associate attorney laid off, there are several steps you can take to find your next role. Reflect Upon the Job…Read More
First Year Legal Associates: What to Expect
Your first year in legal practice can be a whole new world, with both risk and opportunity. Here’s what that first year looks like, including some challenges and successes. How Long it Takes to Get Hired Of course there are no guarantees when it comes to securing a job after law school. But according to…Read More
Law Firm Maternity and Paternity Leave Policies: The Latest
Most attorneys have a range of personal as well as professional goals. Becoming a parent is often one of them. The legal industry has long worked on the premise of long hours and total commitment to the firm, leaving little time to have a family. While there’s no hard-and-fast rule across firms, there are signs…Read More
The Second Year Blues: Tips for Second-Year Law Firm Associates
They call it “the second-year blues” — a phase in your career when you move on from the thrill and anxiety of being a first-year associate to the greater uncertainty and expectations of your second year. What can you do to manage, or better yet, thrive? Consider reinforcing your knowledge base, gathering a supportive people…Read More
Fixing Unconscious Bias in Law: Tips for Firms
Lawyers pride themselves on their commitment to reason and objective assessment of facts. But attorneys are human, harboring incorrect assumptions about others based on unconscious beliefs. It’s natural for humans to have unconscious biases, but letting them go unchecked can lead to harm to individuals and communities. Shedding light on the phenomenon through education can…Read More
How to Start the Job Search: A Guide for New Attorneys
The post-call job market can seem overwhelming. New lawyers are everywhere, competing for the same positions. However, with a deep understanding of your own skill set, you can improve your marketability in the new attorney job search. Here are some tips to get started. Inventory Your Skills and Experience If you’re fresh out of law…Read More
Emerging Areas of Legal Practice AOPs: How Technology Has an Impact
When there’s a palpable shift in society, industry, or the economy, practicing lawyers feel the effects. That’s true as advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and the activities of big tech firms raise concerns about intellectual property rights and data privacy. Learn about some of the big technology issues that are trending AOPs for 2025, and…Read More
2025 Predictions for Legal Marketing
The evolution of legal marketing in 2025 involves the integration of new technology and old school methods of reaching your target market. Lawyers are adopting a new range of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that improve efficiency in client communication and in back-of-office operations. But while technology has an increasing role to play, legal marketing still…Read More