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How Law Schools' Online Classes Are Supporting Rise of 'Virtual Law'

Law schools have launched online courses to cater to students who are unable to relocate or abandon steady work, but as more jobs go virtual, those programs may become an unexpected training ground for the careers of the future.
3 minute read

The American Lawyer

Shearman Fills Marketing Void With Former Norton Rose CMO

Nora Shearer will take over a post that has been vacant for more than a year.
3 minute read

The Recorder

How Long Is Too Long To Wait for the Right Job Candidate?

Julie Q. Brush, author of The Lawyer Whisperer blog, writes taking six months to complete a search for a routine position is too long and should prompt a review of your hiring process.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Financial Regulator Search Begins Anew After Rubin Firing

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is calling for a more-detailed selection process and improved background vetting.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Bottom Line: Diversity Translates to Better Financial Performance

Law firm founder Luis Salazar cites study after study showing the value on diversity when it comes to financial performance and innovation.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Diversity Is So-So at Personal Injury Law Firms in South Florida

Personal injury law, an enclave of small firms, faces no more than societal pressure to reflect its multicultural community. In South Florida, the 10 largest personal injury firms have 10 to 44 attorneys by an informal count of attorneys listed on websites.
6 minute read

New Jersey Law Journal

When Machines Do the Hiring, Some See a Need to Revamp Job Bias Law

Increased use of algorithms, or machine learning, to evaluate job seekers is expected to result in more unintended discrimination in hiring.
7 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Midsize Firms Find a Sweet Spot in Texas

Three midsize firms made significant group acquisitions this week in Texas, and recruiters say the activity will likely continue.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Union Warns Disney World Fire Department Is Understaffed

The administrator for that local government, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, disagrees and accused the union of airing concerns in the media to increase pressure as it negotiates a new contract.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Navigating Background Checks in the Hiring Process

Onboarding new employees is an exciting time for most companies. One aspect of the hiring process—conducting criminal background checks—can be a daunting experience.
5 minute read

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