Watch out for cougar attacks at the courthouse

I have been made MORE aware recently that editors and writers without legal training are called upon by their corporate gods to edit legal writing, especially the drafting of contracts. Actually, they don't get to edit it, just suggest changes. So, read this:

At law.com in house counsel

Use Cougar Spotting Techniques for Good Lawyering

Good lawyers know how to recognize a disaster -- whether it's lurking 100 miles away or just around the corner

Steven Lubet
The American Lawyer
March 9, 2006