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New York Law Journal

Pay Hikes Leave Some NY Lawyers on the Sidelines

New York firms led the country in increasing associate salaries last year. But senior associates at the city's largest firms didn't always enjoy the same pay bump, according to new data released Thursday.
8 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Leveraging Pro Bono: The Business Case for Assisting the Indigent

It is our professional responsibility as attorneys to provide our legal services, pro bono, to the indigent and the ­community organizations that support them. This ethical duty of helping the disfranchised, codified into Rule 6.1 of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, is at the heart of a socially responsible lawyer's mission. While we rightfully look at pro bono services primarily through the lens of helping the less fortunate, this altruistic ­service can also be a mechanism for young attorneys to develop their legal skills and ­expand their horizons.
17 minute read

Litigation Daily

Plaintiffs Fumble on Cheerleader Suit

When a lawsuit involves an antitrust conspiracy with nearly $1 billion on the line, when the case has been covered by media including ABC News, Time Magazine and the Associated Press, when it involves the epitome of a sexy topic—cheerleaders for god's sake—that's not usually when a federal judge will urge counsel to let junior associates have a crack at oral argument.
16 minute read

Litigation Daily

Plaintiffs Fumble on Cheerleader Suit

When a lawsuit involves an antitrust conspiracy with nearly $1 billion on the line, when the case has been covered by media including ABC News, Time Magazine and the Associated Press, when it involves the epitome of a sexy topic—cheerleaders for god's sake—that's not usually when a federal judge will urge counsel to let junior associates have a crack at oral argument.
16 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Visualize a Path to Action to Achieve Your Goals

How do you decide what to pay attention to in a world where an onslaught of images and messages is constantly delivered by way of a myriad of devices along with an ongoing scan of ­in-person threats, opportunities and attractions our brains must prioritize every ­second? How do you maneuver around the minutiae of everyday life and keep your focus trained on aspirations and ­achievement? One answer is to train your brain to navigate past the noise and focus on what is important.
12 minute read

The Recorder

Can a Lame Job Stint Compromise an Entire Career?

Sometimes we have to do things we don't want or like in order to achieve a greater goal. And "making ends meet" is a hefty requirement that seems to sit a little heavier on the shoulders of the unemployed professional. The fact that you joined a bad personal injury firm to pay your bills is not the end of the world, nor is it the end of your career. It can be a blip on the screen if you handle it properly.
11 minute read

The American Lawyer

Mass Layoffs at Seyfarth Shaw Hit Lawyers, Staff

Seyfarth Shaw is letting go at least 40 lawyers and several staff members, according to a Tuesday report confirmed by The American Lawyer.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

Mass Layoffs at Seyfarth Shaw Hit Lawyers, Staff

Seyfarth Shaw is letting go at least 40 lawyers and several staff members, according to a Tuesday report confirmed by The American Lawyer.
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Big Legal Recruiter Offers Talent Management Expertise

Major, Lindsey & Africa, the world's largest legal recruiting firm, has started a legal talent management consulting offering for its in-house and law firm clients.
18 minute read

The American Lawyer

Big Legal Recruiter Offers Talent Management Expertise

Major, Lindsey & Africa, the world's largest legal recruiting firm, has started a legal talent management consulting offering for its in-house and law firm clients.
4 minute read

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