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The American Lawyer

In the MeToo Era, Lateral Candidates Are Going Under the Microscope

The hiring process now involves an extra layer of risk—and requires an extra layer of scrutiny.
10 minute read

Legaltech News

GCs Requiring Diversity Say Technology Isn't Fueling Their Decisions

A panel at Legalweek said many GCs aren't leveraging technology to step up their outside firm's attorney diversity, but they are all taking notice and demanding more from their counsel.
3 minute read

Daily Report Online

Federalist Society Sprouts Young Lawyers Group

The young lawyers promised not to compete with the elders' newsmaking lunches, planning instead a regular happy hour. As their Facebook post says. "We'll be raising glasses and toasting to liberty starting at 5:30 p.m.”
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

How Rude! Does the Legal Profession Have a Civility Problem?

Do you see lack of civility as a worsening problem in the legal profession? Please take our survey to share your perspective.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Why Orrick's Well-Intentioned Vacation Bonus Misses the Mark

How does a bonus vacation, in reality, truly change the life or mental health of associates who spend two-thirds of their waking weekday hours billing (not at work or commuting, as that figure would be greater); whose worth is measured and rewarded in six-minute increments? It doesn't.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Why Having a Happy Workforce Should be Part of Your Marketing Plan    

Let's say you had a choice: You needed to hire a law firm and your choices were one where the staff was indifferent and unengaged, and the other was a law firm where the staff was happy, caring and involved. I know which one I would pick.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

After Hours

Florio speaks at State Bar breakfast; Day Pitney benefits Battered Women's Shelter.
3 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Nine Steps to a Legal Department Strategic Plan

Without a strategic plan, your legal department is unlikely to get out from under Sisyphean busywork to accomplish meaningful improvements or demonstrate its value—or find operational adjustments that enhance not only your service delivery, but your quality of life.
9 minute read

Law.com

For Midsize Firms With Outdated Parental Policies, Getting Sued is Just One of Many 'Hidden Costs'

Managers of law firms should have a better understanding of employment law than most small and midsize business leaders, but that doesn't mean they always follow the advice they would give.
8 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

Be Smart, Work Hard, Be Fast: Law Journal's Mike Booth 'Hit All Those Marks'

Current and former colleagues and friends of Mike Booth share fond memories of Mike. He'll be missed.
10 minute read

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