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Corporate Counsel

'Everything From A to Z': University GCs Tested by Legal, Financial, Societal Challenges

“The issues in higher education are some of the most compelling out there right now,” said David Simon, former general counsel of the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

New York City’s Failure To Pay Its Bills Is Putting Vulnerable New Yorkers in the Crosshairs

The board chairs for Legal Services NYC and the New York Law Assistance Group say that the New York City government owes more than $25 million to the two legal service providers.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Ex-Cancer Society CLO Takes Legal Reins of Habitat for Humanity International

Outside of his day jobs, Tim Phillips serves as general counsel of the Navy SEAL Foundation.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Lawyers Can Live Worthy of the Calling They Have Received and The Gifts With Which They Have Been Blessed

Without any place to turn for confidential and competent support and guidance, the journey can be too much. In fact, it is downright defeating and another trauma by itself.
6 minute read

The American Lawyer

Ignore the Decline in US Rule of Law at Your Peril

Can you comfortably fathom the reality that the country where you practice law is ranked 107th for access to affordable civil justice and 99th for the fundamental right of equal treatment and absence of discrimination?
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Public Interest Calendar of Events

In this month's calendar, check out a few CLEs, an annual reception, anniversary party and meeting.
1 minute read

National Law Journal

'Unfair Competition'?: Akerman Files Trademark Infringement Lawsuit Against Maryland Nonprofit

"Defendant CASA was given numerous notices of infringement and actual confusion by Plaintiff CASA," Akerman partner Bryan G. Scott alleged in the complaint demanding injunctive relief and damages from the Maryland nonprofit advocacy group.
2 minute read

Corporate Counsel

$17B Episcopal Church Pension Fund Hires New Legal Chief as Staff Changes Continue

Julian Chung's "breadth of experience as a corporate attorney, incorporating legal strategy and business strategy, spans more than 25 years and will benefit us greatly," CEO Mary Wold said.
3 minute read

Litigation Daily

Everytown Law Publishes Guide for Lawyers Bringing Civil Litigation Against the Gun Industry

The gun safety advocacy group Everytown Law has grown to a team of 32, including 26 litigators. Today, they're publishing a 110-page manual aimed at helping others bring civil cases on behalf of gun violence survivors and victims targeting reckless and illegal conduct by firearm industry players.
6 minute read

New York Law Journal

Legal Aid Society Honors Milbank Attorney, Selendy Gay for Providing Pro Bono Firepower

Legal Aid presented its Public Interest Law Leadership Award to Anthony Perez Cassino, Milbank's pro bono counsel, for his 25 years of working with Legal Aid, according to a Legal Aid press release.
2 minute read

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