NEXT
Sign in to follow

International Edition

Top tips for tackling a corporate crisis, from GCs who've been there

Senior lawyers from Rolls-Royce, Tesco and BT on how to cope in a time of crisis
5 minute read

International Edition

Top tips for tackling a corporate crisis, from GCs who've been there

Senior lawyers from Rolls-Royce, Tesco and BT on how to cope in a time of crisis
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Internal Investigations in the #MeToo Era

The energy industry has historically been perceived as an “old boys” club. Of course, the industry has made significant progress in hiring and promoting women. But in the era of #MeToo,
3 minute read

The Recorder

What Local Governments Can Do to Avoid a Vending Free-for-All In the Wake of the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act

Whether, where, and under what terms to allow sidewalk vending was, by its nature, a question left to each unique community to address after weighing the often competing interests of various local stakeholders. All that changed on Sept. 17, 2018, when Governor Brown signed SB 946, the Safe Sidewalk Vending Act (“Act”), into law.
7 minute read

The Recorder

A Lawyer's Guide to Keeping It Professional on Social Media

In today's environment, social media allows people to instantly share their opinions with the world. However, given the many heated issues that dominate our national discourse, there can be a tendency to post (or tweet) in anger or passion, which can lead to regrets later.
6 minute read

The Recorder

Pawternity Leave: Are Employers Barking Up the Wrong Tree With Pet-Based Leave?

While pawternity leave might have some wondering if employee benefits have gone too far, many employers are embracing the newest trend in employee leave. And this trend may have more legs than initially thought: four to be exact.
6 minute read

The Recorder

LinkedIn Profiles vs. Resumes: Should I Put in the Same Info or Mix It Up?

How do employers perceive LinkedIn profiles vs. resumes? What are the differences and should they contain the same or different information?
7 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Screening Clients Will Help You Avoid Troubles Down the Road

Here are some ways lawyers can decide whether to listen to that little voice saying that a new representation may not be worth the risk.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

An Introduction to the Risks of AI for General Counsel

This article aims to assist general counsels in evaluating the risks posed by artificial intelligence with respect to their company by providing a working definition of artificial intelligence and means commonly employed to achieve it, by describing particular technical challenges posed by artificial intelligence and by identifying key questions general counsel should be able to answer about their company's reliance upon artificial intelligence.
10 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibility

I sued a corporation and I noted a manager/officer of the corporation no longer is employed. I wish to speak to that person about the facts of the underlying lawsuit I have brought against the corporation. Can I do so without violating Rule of Professional Conduct 4.2?
9 minute read

More from ALM

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.

Resources

  • Technology to Make E-Discovery Smarter, Not Harder

    Brought to you by Nuix

    Download Now

  • Does Generative AI Have the Power to Transform Legal Services?

    Brought to you by HaystackID

    Download Now

  • International Export and Trade Assistance State Law Survey

    Brought to you by LexisNexis®

    Download Now

  • How This Personal Injury Firm Reduced Client Intake Time by 80%

    Brought to you by PracticePanther

    Download Now