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The American Lawyer

On the Path to Pro Bono Success, Law Firms Have Plenty to Navigate

From mergers and global growth to the specter of politics, firms developing pro bono programs have challenges to overcome.
10 minute read

The American Lawyer

For Stressed-Out Lawyers, Sabbaticals Offer a Chance to Breathe

Law firms and their employees alike say they benefit when lawyers are offered a break from work.
7 minute read

Daily Report Online

Pay Equity Practices Take Off as New Gender Pay Gap Laws Spread

Tougher pay equity laws have brought new opportunities for plaintiffs—and new business for employment firms on both sides.
8 minute read

The American Lawyer

Lost and Found: The Long Road Back for Lawyers Waylaid by the Recession

Lawyers who graduated during and shortly after the Great Recession were spun sideways by layoffs and deferrals. Many are still trying to get back on track.
17 minute read

International Edition

Lawyers at Global Law Firms Questioning Hong Kong's Stability

Are the escalating tensions between Hong Kong's citizens and the central Chinese government a sign of instability that could jeopardize the city's position as a global financial hub?
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

How Jones Day Doubled Lawyer Count Down Under

In five years, the U.S. firm has doubled its lawyer head count in Australia. Whereas it had 40 lawyers and one office in the country in 2014, it now has about 100 lawyers in four offices—and it plans to keep growing.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Should Firm Leaders Know How Individual Partners Vote on a Merger?

Some argue it doesn't matter because votes don't happen unless leaders are clear how their partners will land. But there are risks of holding an open vote, observers say.
5 minute read

Law.com

Is the Legal Industry Ready for a Culture Shift on Mental Health?

A "'power-through' culture is killing the legal industry. It's literally killing humans as well," one wellness consultant said.
9 minute read

Legaltech News

Should Law Firms Worry About the Cybersecurity Personnel Shortage?

Like most industries, law firms are dealing with stiff competition for cybersecurity personnel, but that contest may be a distraction from other cyber-related problems that need addressing first.
3 minute read

International Edition

The Big Four's India Dilemma Tests the Alliance Model Between Law Firms, Accountancies

The Big Four have been told to stop practicing law in India. All four deny they are violating the law—but they have reason to worry.
10 minute read

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