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The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Bar Association Takes Over Pa. Bar Institute, Citing PBI's 'Substantial Losses'

The Pennsylvania Bar Association has assumed control of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute after audits showed PBI lost more than $4.1 million between 2015 and 2017 and had been operating since Jan. 1 at an operating loss of roughly $44,000 per week, according to a letter sent to PBI's directors and officers from outgoing PBA president Sharon Lopez last week.
7 minute read

The American Lawyer

'Mommy Track' Lawsuit Aside, Many Firms Look to Make Life Easier on Parents

Many law firms have continually expanded their support programs for new parents as they discover that official parental leave policies alone do little to end the perception of gender inequality and a "mommy track."
8 minute read

International Edition

In #MeToo Era, Linklaters Launches Hotline and Encourages Disclosures

The London-based legal giant has asked partners and staff to disclose personal relationships in order to avoid conflicts of interest, while also starting a hotline for individuals to anonymously report bullying, discrimination and harassment.
2 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Tables Have Turned: Four Tips for Being an Impactful Mentor

The importance of mentors is often impressed upon us as young professionals. A strong mentor-mentee relationship can be a critical component of career development and advancement.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Navigating Errors and Omissions Policies: Practical Considerations for Professionals

To protect against this exposure, attorneys and other professionals purchase errors and omissions (E&O) coverage.
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Some Companies Slow to Embrace #MeToo Workplace Changes: Littler Survey

A majority of the respondents, 66 percent, ranked sexual harassment as a top issue on their radar.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Liberty Mutual's Counsel Inadvertently Copies Opposing Side on 'Distasteful' Email

Isabel Del Vecchio said she was floored when her professional ethics were questioned by a fellow attorney. Emails detailed the alleged unprofessional behavior.
6 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

The Legal Congratulates 2018 Lawyers on the Fast Track Winners

Earlier in the year, The Legal asked the Pennsylvania legal community to submit nominations for our annual Lawyers on the Fast Track honors.
2 minute read

The Recorder

Consider Retaining Outside Counsel for Ethics Issues

Handling ethics compliance issues can be one of the most difficult tasks inherent in running a law firm.
6 minute read

Texas Lawyer

A Decade Later, Texas Finally Sees Its First Asian-American U.S. District Judge

Karen Gren Scholer's Obama-era nomination was left pending without a Senate floor vote as the Trump administration took over.
7 minute read

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