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National Law Journal

SCOTUS, Common Sense and the Limits of Climate Change Litigation

In defense of our legal system, the law that is developed in courts and legislatures quite regularly reflects the wisdom of the average citizen. When it does not, we should be skeptical.
5 minute read

The American Lawyer

Fully Human Lawyer: The Secret Thoughts of Lateral Partner Hires

Many laterals don't have a clear grasp of the unwritten rules of success at their new firms—and the firms don't have clue about that, Lauren Krasnow writes.
11 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Quality Development Programs Are Key to Legal Staff Retention

The legal job market remains competitive and one third of in-house legal staff are actively looking for new roles outside of their current organization. Fortunately, general counsel and Heads of Legal Operations have the means to retain lawyers without breaking the department budget.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

You CAN Handle the Truth: How Getting and Receiving Feedback Increases Your Impact as General Counsel

You want to be the best leader possible, and reviews are an invaluable learning tool for you, both as a member of CEO staff and as the head of a high-performing team. Mastering the practice of giving and receiving feedback in a straightforward manner, in a setting that allows the listener time to absorb your message, is a key ingredient to stellar leadership.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Federal Rule of Evidence 413 and Harvey Weinstein

Following last month's reversal of Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault convictions, a bill is receiving consideration in the New York State Legislature that would essentially adopt Rule 413 for New York. Should it become law?
9 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Finding a Firm That Really Is Easy to Do Business With

There are law firms that go beyond the usual platitudes and truly focus on the needs of your department and company – but how do you find and retain these firms that are Easy to Do Business With (#ETDBW)?
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Navigating the Global Employment Landscape: Strategies for In-House Legal Teams

In an era of globalized business operations, managing labor and employment matters across multiple jurisdictions presents a unique set of challenges for companies. The article can discuss intricacies of the global labor and employment landscape and provide insights for in-house legal teams that are navigating these complexities.
5 minute read

International Edition

The Partners Are Not All Right: Why Senior Lawyers Need Mental Health Support

We partners tend to think that we don't need help – it's the juniors who need it. But the truth is, so do we.
5 minute read

Law.com

Corporate Criminal Liability for Artificial Intelligence

Questions remain on how criminal law enforcement will be able to police the improper use of AI. That task will be particularly challenging where the legal violations result from AI-driven decision-making rather than intentional human actions.
16 minute read

Corporate Counsel

How to Take Ownership of Your Company's IP

For most companies, IP is their most valuable asset. When IP is created, the employee or consultant who created it freely (usually) assigns it to their employer or client. But sometimes, something goes wrong. Relationships can sour. The employee or consultant can leave. Or, the person might even pass away. If any of these things happen when there is no written assignment of the IP to the company, things can get messy.
7 minute read

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