Special Feature: 20 Things Lawyers Need to Know in 2012 
Published: November 14, 2011
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What are the hottest practice areas? How can you use technology more effectively in your office, and in the courtroom? Stay on top of the latest trends in ethics, e-discovery, legal writing and more with this year’s edition of "20 Things Lawyers Need to Know." From keeping client information secure when you’re on the go to unbundling your legal services, Lawyers USA gives you the road map you need to run your law practice more smoothly in 2012 and beyond. (Click here to read last year’s edition.)
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