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Corporate Counsel

Despite Progress, Pay Equity Remains Elusive in In-House Legal Departments

"The wage transparency laws being enacted in more states and the increased discussion around pay equity are putting female GCs and CLOs in a better position to negotiate for equal pay," said Heather Fine, co-author of the report and a partner on Major Lindsey's in-house recruiting team. "However, the 28% global disparity is still significant, and it remains a critical area that we need to address."
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Beyond Billing: GCs 'Fed Up' With Broader Law Firm Transparency Issues

"There seems to be an implication that when a GC says 'transparency,' what they want is more detailed hourly notations and time logs," one general counsel said. "That is partially true. I do want that. But what I really want is more transparency on everything."
8 minute read

Law.com

The Next Generation of Potential Judges Is Losing Interest in State Supreme Courts. Here's Why

Those who have served on their states' courts of last resort say that the pay gap between private practice and public service is widening to the point of turning away attorneys who have the potential to serve their state well.
8 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Midsize Firms' Family Leave Policies Caught Between Attorney and Client Needs

"Their benches aren't as deep," said consultant Peter Zeughauser. "It has a much bigger impact and firms feel it."
5 minute read

Law.com

The Perfect Storm: Why Contract Hiring Will Eclipse Direct Hiring In Privacy and Tech In 2024, Part 2

Part Two of a Two Part Article Part 1 of this article looked at how remote flexibility is driving job seekers, that most privacy programs will use contractors by 2026, the speed of hire, the real cost of DIY staffing and whether posting jobs online really works. Part 2 looks at what's next for CPOs, AI jobs in privacy, where the new jobs will come from, whose salaries are spiking and some guidance for the latter half of 2024.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

AI to Redefine Paralegal Role, Imperiling Some Practitioners, Turbocharging Careers of Others

"It's not completely taking over my oversight and judgment," Luigi Caldeira, a senior paralegal at Greenberg Traurig, said. "Rather, it's an added feature to increase my productivity and allow me more time to focus on the big stuff."
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Merger Prospects Alive But Dwindling for Burns & Levinson

The midsize firm could act as another firm's entrance point to Boston, but an aging partnership, low leverage, rate-constrained practices and a major lease obligation present challenges.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Rethinking Child Support: Moving Beyond a Head-in-Bed Count Toward a More Child-Centered Approach to Avoid the Custodial Night Fight

While a parent who is seeking more time in a custody battle often does so because they truly want additional time with their child, we also encounter matters where the competition for more time is economically driven.
8 minute read

New York Law Journal

The State of New York Divorce Practice

In this article, Alan Feigenbaum questions whether New York matrimonial courts have been provided with the resources necessary to protect children of divorce. He has polled some members of the Bar, as well as a retired judge, to get their views on the matter. To conclude, he shares his own views as well.
10 minute read

New York Law Journal

Transgender Youth in the Context of Custody Conflicts

There are many resources available to help educate practitioners and courts regarding transgender youth and their needs. A family law attorney confronting such issues should undertake to educate oneself and be prepared to educate the court.
8 minute read

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