April Fools’ Day: Spaghetti Trees and Deep Fakes

A cheerful little girl glues a paper fish to her mother's back at home in the kitchen, a young woman has breakfast, in her hands is a mug of tea. Funny family jokes, April Fool's Day celebration

April Fools’ Day pranks trace back to 16th-century France. When the Gregorian calendar replaced the Julian one, New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. Unfortunately, 1500s communication wasn’t exactly lightning fast, so some folks missed the update and kept partying in April. These calendar-challenged souls became the punchline of springtime jokes…

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A Different Measure of Wealth

Measure of Wealth

As Madonna reminded us in 1984, we are living in a material world. We often measure success by our financial wealth. But true wealth goes beyond bank accounts and investment portfolios. Sahil Bloom offers a different way to look at wealth. In her book The Five Types of Wealth, Bloom suggests that there are five…

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Tired of the Same Old Wellness Strategies: Try One of These Unconventional Tools

Young woman contemplating rainforest and sunbeams illuminating the trees

Are you tired of the same old suggestions to improve your well-being and resilience? By now, we have all been to seminars and read articles telling us how mindfulness, gratitude practices, physical exercise, good sleep, a healthy diet, and relational connection will improve our mental health and make us more resilient to the stress of…

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The Olympic Spirit: A Masterclass in Litigation

Paris, France - March 4, 2024: Facade of the town hall of Paris, France, decorated for the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Paris is the host city of the 2024 Summer Olympics

The Paris 2024 Olympics have been a spectacle not just of athletic prowess, but also of a more subtle, yet equally compelling competition: the battle for sportsmanship. As lawyers, we are accustomed to the thrill of victory, the sting of defeat, and the relentless pursuit of winning. Yet, the Olympics have offered a compelling counterpoint: the importance…

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