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Daily Business Review

Pro Bono Legal Work: A Renewed Interest in Community Service

Lawyers, as part of the social contract between the legal profession and the community, should help people understand the laws and procedures that impact their daily lives. Attorneys should aspire to serve their communities with their legal skill in meaningful ways.
6 minute read

Corporate Counsel

GCs Jettisoning Zero-Based Budgeting in Quest to Be Nimble, More Efficient

"Traditional corporate budgeting approaches can feel like dinosaurs in a world demanding legal departments perform like gazelles," said Jason Winmill, chair of the Buying Legal Council.
3 minute read

Daily Business Review

Lawyer-Led Company Offers Near Real-Time Access to New Filings

Trellis, an artificial intelligence-powered legal research and insights platform known for its comprehensive state trial court data, has announced…
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Chasing Paper: The Pros and Cons of a Managed Print Strategy

As law offices of all sizes look for ways to streamline and automate their document processes, many are turning to managed print services (MPS) as a possible cost-effective solution.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

COOs on the Move as Big Firms See Flurry of Business Pro Hires

The consequence of a professional "wall" is usually turnover, noted an industry observer, about the fast pace of c-suite moves.
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

People in the News—Sept. 12, 2024—Pollock Begg, Duane Morris

The Duquesne University Thomas R. Kline School of Law is scheduled to bestow its Outstanding Achievement Award on Pollock Begg partner Joseph R. Williams during the Duquesne Law Alumni Association Reunion Dinner on Sept. 27.
3 minute read

Law.com

11th Circuit Rejects Former CSX Employee's Safety-Related Whistleblowing Claims

"The evidence at summary judgment establishes that Hitt engaged in protected activity by refusing to work during the lightning storm and refusing to operate at speeds he considered unsafe and that he suffered an adverse action by being terminated. But there is no evidence that these actions were a contributing factor to CSX's decision to terminate him," Judge Andrew L. Brasher wrote.
5 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Foley & Lardner Litigator Joins Brewers Roster as Legal Chief

"Having been a Milwaukee Brewers fan my entire life, I am very much looking forward to joining the team and contributing to the positive impact of the organization," General Counsel Elizabeth Haas said.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Faegre Drinker Snags Buchanan COO, Aims to Advance in AI Efforts

"My ears are in listening mode right now," Nolan Kurtz said. "The best thing is to come in and actively listen to the partners, our lawyers, our consultants, our operations professionals and really learn from them."
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

Expert: Georgia Tech Faces Uphill Battle in Suit Over Cybersecurity Failures

"The government has the full force of the Department of Justice, so they can be very difficult to litigate, expensive in terms of discovery, typically there are lots of experts at multiple stages," said Kate Seikaly, managing partner of Reed Smith's Tysons, Virginia, office.
7 minute read

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