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New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Supreme Court Confirms Scope and Application of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

The PWFA is a statutory amendment to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination. A recent decision identified three distinct theories under which PWFA claims can be brought.
7 minute read

Daily Business Review

Women Don't Need to Be Empowered Because They Already Are Powerful

It's time to "own our sovereignty," which means taking accountability for our choices rather than choosing fear-based perspectives from victim roles.
7 minute read

New York Law Journal

Cuomo Signals He's Moving Quick on Filling Upcoming Court of Appeals Vacancy

"If it's a difficult decision, it's only because there are so many qualified people on the list," Cuomo said on Monday during a phone call with reporters.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

How to Even the Playing Field—Diversity, Inclusion and Retention in Law Firms

Emphasizing diversity and inclusion promotes the consideration of candidates based on their potential benefit to the firm, rather than the natural trend of choosing individuals most like those already working at the firm.
8 minute read

National Law Journal

Jones Day Recruits Another Big Batch of Supreme Court Law Clerks

The firm was able to continue its signature annual foray into recruiting former U.S. Supreme Court law clerks this year, adding nine in recent months.
6 minute read

Daily Business Review

Where Are All the Female Attorneys?

We are living in a time where staggering numbers of women—especially female attorneys—are struggling to balance work and life responsibilities and are searching for the support they need to grow and thrive in their careers.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Newsmakers: Week of March 29, 2021

Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta announced that Stefani Carter, former two-term Texas State House representative and commercial litigator, has joined the firm as a partner, according to a statement by the firm.
7 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Facing the Horror: How Asian American GC Helps Her Team Discuss Atlanta Shootings

"How many in the community, myself included, have had to have difficult conversations with our parents, about their safety and strategies, to make sure they're as safe as possible?" said Lynn Whitcher, GC at San Diego-based tech and telecom firm MD7.
8 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'It Was My Work Ethic, Results and Moxie,' Says Marianne Curtis of Berger Singerman

"I believe what separates a good partner from a great partner/lawyer is dependent on the partner's ability to communicate, inspire, and delegate to their team."
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Failure to Contract: The LAD's Anti-Discrimination Provisions for Non-Employees

New Jersey employers and businesses should familiarize themselves with the lesser-known provisions of the LAD, which prohibit discrimination outside of the employment context, including discrimination in private business transactions and contracts.
9 minute read

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