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The Recorder

On Appeals: If a Court Reporter Isn't There, Is It in the Record?

From the perspective of appellate counsel, the choice is always clear: If you want your appeal decided on the merits, you had better be sure to have a real live reporter present to preserve your words of wisdom.
6 minute read

Law.com

An Inside Job: Business Development for Associates

Instead of focusing on solving the problems of someone outside of the firm, find opportunities to serve someone within the firm and impress an influential partner.
7 minute read

International Edition

Why law firms cannot separate employee mental health from the health of their business

Dechert partner Jason Butwick on why mental health considerations are crucial in the running of a successful, sustainable law firm
3 minute read

The Recorder

How In-House Lawyers at Tech Companies Stay Proactive, Indispensable and Sane

The role of general counsel for companies in the technology sector has evolved over the years, with in-house lawyers expected to serve not only as counsellors on legal matters but also as C-suite executives, board advisers and business partners, integral to the business and growth of the company.
13 minute read

The Recorder

Help! I Hate My Big Law Gig But Have to Stick It Out for a Year

I just joined Big Law from a small firm and hate it (no mentoring and cutthroat) but I need to stick it out for at least a year. How do I survive?
7 minute read

The Recorder

California Supreme Court's Clarification of 'Background Check' Laws

Employers must ensure they are following stricter notice and authorization requirements.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Ethics Forum: Questions and Answers on Professional Responsibilty

I am a young lawyer, but in my practice, it seems that many lawyers are intolerant and willing to amplify past transgressions by members of the bar even though they occurred a long time ago. What is happening to the profession of law?
10 minute read

Law.com

Want to Banish the Blubber, Counselor? Five Best Ways to Lose Body Fat

While fat loss is generally a function of "calories in, calories out," here are some helpful cardio and nutritional methods for stimulating fat loss.
5 minute read

The Recorder

Attorney-Client Agreements Are Subject to Scrutiny

Most businesses and individuals enjoy a broad right to contract by which they are free to enter into contracts often subject only to the limitation that the contracts do not violate any existing laws or public policy.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Add Rocket Science to Your Risk Assessment With NASA Process

Programs just don't work without the right talent. Smart compliance leaders get that. Once companies figure out the people piece (which is not easy), evaluating the risk environment and regulatory requirements helps companies develop programs to address those areas across different subject matters and business units.
8 minute read

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