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Clyde & Co and BLM Merger: The Pressures Facing Insurance Firms

With fierce competition between law firms for spots on insurer panels, some believe that consolidation pressure is growing.
4 minute read

International Edition

Ukrainian and New York Bar Association Members Help Refugees as Some Ukrainian Lawyers Take Up Arms

Within hours of fleeing to western Ukraine, Inna Liniova and her colleagues—at least those who didn't take up arms and start looking for military training—began working in ways they never had before.
9 minute read

International Edition

When Should Lawyers Move In-House? Earlier Than You Think

Associates are increasingly breaking the unwritten rule that you need to have a certain amount of private practice experience before moving in-house.
5 minute read

International Edition

What Happens Next? The Practical Challenges of Leaving Russia

Employment partners say there are major challenges facing the international law firms in putting their Russian office closure statements into practice.
4 minute read

International Edition

Three's A Crowd: General Counsel Want the Partner-CEO Relationship to End

Law firm partner attempts to contact CEOs happen 'all the time' but are based on outdated and misguided assumptions about the perceived benefits, according to GCs.
6 minute read

International Edition

In Warsaw, Lawyers Are Opening Their Hearts—and Homes—to Ukrainian Refugees

The generous donations of money, goods and time are welcome and badly needed. But it is the stories of law firm staffers and lawyers opening their homes to refugees that stand out as a demonstration of commitment and sacrifice.
6 minute read

International Edition

'Opposing Counsel Referred to Me as Honey': Women in Law Speak Out

"I was the only female in the room, and so the first thing one of the lawyers said to me was, 'I'm, sorry your honor, but we're going to have to teach you all about construction.' I then thought to myself 'Would they say this to a male judge?' " attorney Sarah Zabel said.
8 minute read

International Edition

Keep Us Informed and Take a Stand: What GCs Want From Advisers on Russia

U.K. legal heads discuss what advice they need and where they stand on law firm presences in Russia, reminding the industry that 'profit doesn't outweigh the human tragedy'.
5 minute read

International Edition

How Two Simmons Lawyers Tackle Menopause and Microagressions in Their Gender Network

"It's easy to say what effects a bad paternity policy might have on somebody's career, but I can't quantify what impact being spoken over has on my career long-term," shared one NQ at the firm.
5 minute read

International Edition

'Nobody Is Going to Give Up': How Ukraine's Lawyers are Taking Up Arms and Facing Russia's War

After fleeing their cities, top lawyers have completely ceased their normal operations and are instead wielding their network of international business contacts to funnel military, logistic and financial resources into the country.
5 minute read

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