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Burnout is part of the profession. How can lawyers avoid it?

Lawyers' personalities, combined with the adversarial nature of the profession and the high-pressure environment of a law firm, make burnout a serious problem in the industry.
10 minute read

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Lest we forget: Slaughters' Provident deal has a familiar look about it

The deal evokes memories of Philip Green's failed bid for M&S 15 years ago
4 minute read

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In defence of the NDA

We must not allow high profile cases like Weinstein and Green to create an atmosphere in which the existence of an NDA implies evidence of guilt
6 minute read

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Across the generations: The critical need for de-stressing the office

Pinsent Masons director offers four tips to create a more congenial workplace
5 minute read

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'Scared. Ashamed. Crippled.' – How one lawyer overcame living with depression

Reed Smith counsel Mark Goldstein wasn't sure he could both be a lawyer and have mental health disabilities. But he learned how to survive and thrive in Big Law.
10 minute read

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Why buyout firms are becoming more attractive clients than banks

Power shift sees private equity firms now selecting legal advisers for the banks
5 minute read

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Are women pushing men out of top US law schools?

Women outnumber men at nine of the top 20 schools. Last year, women were the majority only at six of the top schools.
3 minute read

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When 170 GCs talk, law firms listen - but will the GCs?

This isn't the first time GCs have demanded law firms do better on diversity - American Lawyer editor Gina Passarella asks whether anything will be different this time around
4 minute read

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The US overbilling scandal: Why we should not be so shocked

The former Kirkland lawyer's deeds clearly won't earn him an ethics award, but did he do anything that outrageous?
4 minute read

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Seven questions to make sure you're not missing the point on legal tech

This article sets out seven key questions to ask yourself when considering adopting new legal technology
4 minute read

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