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The American Lawyer

As Cyber Attacks Surge, Law Firms Are an Increasingly Common Target

"We're seeing a significant increase in law firms being attacked," said James Lee, COO of the Identity Theft Resource Center. "That's because their cyber security sucks—it's not much more complicated than that. They have not historically thought of themselves as targets."
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

When to Break the Rules? Law Firms Are Grappling With Employees Seeking Accommodations

What do employers say to personnel who have already been infected with COVID-19 and believe they don't need the vaccine, asked one law firm leader.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Two Weeks? Two Months? Will Some Return Delays Be Enough?

While the shorter office return delays may be optimistic, attorneys still need guidance on when they should be prepared to return to offices, say firm leaders and legal industry observers.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Trump Team Recruited More Attorneys From Big Law Than Biden

Biden is leaning less on Big Law to recruit government lawyers, which may have significant ramifications for law firms and the government.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firms Caught in Balancing Act Between Repopulating Offices and Future of Remote Work

Firm leaders said they are simultaneously working on how to safely return to the office and how to balance professional development needs with remote work.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Kirkland Sets Pace in a Highly Active Associate Market

In a market where associate movement is at a fever pitch, Kirkland continues to see more churn than most.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Law Firms Risk Reputational Damage Through Silence and Equivocation on Vaccine Mandates

Many law firms are staying silent on vaccine mandates or only "encouraging" vaccines, prompting questions about what the firm really stands for.
6 minute read

The Recorder

At These Remote-Flexible Firms, Associate Development Takes a Front Seat

These law firms aren't taking attendance, but interaction for the sake of education and culture remain a top priority.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Big Law Demand Is Peaking for FDA Lawyers—But They're Not in Big Supply

The relatively low attrition rate for FDA attorneys is presenting a growing talent problem for law firms that have more business from life sciences clients amid the pandemic.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

What Pandemic Delay? Law Firms' Tech Roadmaps Back on Track

Months of empty offices have helped some firms to accelerate their infrastructure plans and slash projected tech budgets.
3 minute read

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