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New FDA Guidance on Psychedelics Research Helps Set Legal Framework for Nascent Field

"You're talking about using a drug substance that previously the government said has no medical purpose. ... What they don't want to have is people doing it in their garage," said Michael Werner, a partner at Holland & Knight.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Sheppard Mullin Bolsters Fight to Mend DC Police's Mental Health Response

"People with disabilities are entitled to emergency services, just like they are entitled to transportation services," said Sheppard Mullin attorney Dan Brown.
4 minute read

International Edition

Want to Drive an Electric Vehicle? In Australia, Law Firms Aim to Retain Talent With Appealing Perks

The crazed competition for talent at Australian law firms has died down since last year. But firms are now focused on retaining talent.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

'Drowning Under the Pressure'? Did Mental Illness Lead to Lawyer's Murder Charge?

"It's incredibly disturbing to see an attorney involved in these types of issues," said Michelle R. Suskauer, a partner at Dimond Kaplan & Rothstein. "But mental health hits everyone, whether you're an attorney or a doctor. It's blind to professions."
4 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

'Winning Isn't Everything': July Fourth and Changing American Values

Based upon recent data, attorney well-being is at an all-time low. The survey suggests that we are overwhelmed, overstressed and afflicted with what many describe as "busyness." Our response to "how's it going?" is often a sarcastic "living the dream!"
12 minute read

Daily Business Review

Suspended South Florida Lawyer Faces First-Degree Murder Charge

"Typically, lawyers don't assume they're going to be killed," said Randolph Braccialarghe, a professor at Nova Southeastern University Law Center.
3 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Addressing Attorney Mental Health Means More Than Just Taking Vacation

Recent statistics continue to show that lawyers exhibit high rates of mental health concerns, and we are further alarmed by these statistics among young lawyers.
4 minute read

The American Lawyer

Dogs, Doom Scrolling and Warhammer 40,000: How Big Law Attorneys Deal With Stress

Nearly 3,000 attorneys told us how they cope with the pressure of the job.
3 minute read

Law.com

Will Return-to-Work Mandates Ramp Up or Reduce Tech Worker Burnout?

"I'm not necessarily convinced there's a burnout from going back to work. I think there is a stressor from the standpoint of just people haven't changed the routine they've been in for three years," said Doug Luftman, chief legal officer of ScaleWith.
5 minute read

Legaltech News

Combating Legal Burnout: Harnessing Technology to Optimize Efficiency and Alleviate Industry Challenges

It is crucial for law firms to consider their ability to streamline general document and record retrieval processes and maintenance. Doing so will result in significant time savings, ultimately reducing industry burnout and enhancing work-life quality and balance.
5 minute read

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