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The Recorder

A Guide to the Barriers to and Benefits of Getting Lawyers Mental Health Support

It should come as no surprise then that when some attorneys begin noticing the symptoms of a mental health illness—a sudden increased level of anxiety, trouble getting out of bed every morning, difficulty with drugs or alcohol—they often try to hide the problem before it becomes known to and exploitable by anyone else.
6 minute read

Law.com

Is Your Associate Training Program One-Size-Fits-All?

One of the biggest challenges that law firms face in designing effective associate training programs is that the title “associate” covers such a wide swath.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Solving Law's Diversity Challenge: Data and Small Firms

The solution to law's diversity problem won't happen without a meaningful paradigm shift that involves in-house teams using data to inform their decision-making on outside counsel hiring.
5 minute read

The Recorder

The Race to Autonomy: Investor Considerations for Investments in Autonomous Vehicle Companies

Autonomous vehicle companies present a unique set of issues and considerations for investors to consider. As the industry continues to evolve, investors should proactively address the issues discussed in this article in order to balance the concerns of a target company with the investor's goals.
10 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Three Steps to Smarter Resource Decisions in 2019

“Do more with less” remains a key directive for in-house legal departments, nearly half of whom —47.3 percent, to be exact—have seen their budgets stagnate or decrease, according to the latest Altman Weil Chief Legal Officer Survey.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Dissecting 'Firm Culture'—What This Term Means for Millennials

Promoting a positive “firm culture” can be of benefit to all employees, millennial or otherwise, and create an environment for better communication and efficiency across the workforce.
5 minute read

The Recorder

On Appeals: No Error or Abuse of Discretion Required: Opportunities and Risks on Appeal in the State Bar Court

In its most recent published case, the appellate branch of the State Bar Court of California (the review department) agreed with the hearing department's findings and legal conclusions. Despite finding no error or abuse of discretion, the review department elected to recommend a significantly shorter suspension than the hearing department pursuant to its powerful independent review authority.
6 minute read

Law.com

The 10-Minute Workout a Busy Lawyer Can Do (Almost) Anywhere

Traveling and working long hours put a lot of stress on the body, so it's important to carve out even just a few minutes to move and breath.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

Where can I find the record-keeping requirements for my escrow account?
9 minute read

The Recorder

Bezos-National Enquirer Skirmish Reminds Lawyers to Think Twice Before Sending Demand Letters

Staying on the right side of the 'Flatley' line in an era of social media publicity and a daily barrage of celebrity and political gossip can require finesse. Aggressive demand letters surely have their place, but lawyers and clients should be careful to stick to the facts of the alleged injury when building up leverage.
7 minute read

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