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Most Lawyers Would Not Take Pay Cut For Full Time Remote Work, Fear Policy's Impact on Retention and Women

Some lawyers are concerned that policies will discriminate against women, though one female partner quipped if she worked from home all of the time, it would give her male colleagues "a chance to crawl out from under my shadow!"
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

Broward Jury Returns Zero in $10M Suit Alleging Medical Negligence in Woman's Death

Plaintiffs counsel asked the jury to return a verdict of nearly $10 million, but the strategy advanced by opposing counsel proved insurmountable.
4 minute read

Law.com

How I Started My Own Law Firm: 'Being in Control of My Destiny Made Such a Difference,' Says Laura Frederick of Laura Frederick Law

"The key to successful business development is creating a reputation for yourself as an expert in your practice area among potential clients and potential referring partners."
6 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Work Hard, Be a Team Player, and Lean Into Your Strengths,' Says Helena Tseregounis of Latham & Watkins

"The most successful attorneys know who they are and how to leverage what they're good at."
6 minute read

International Edition

Lawyers Split on Cutting Pay for Remote Workers As Many Slam Policy

One respondent to a survey by Law.com International on the topic said they would "quit on the spot" if their firm tried to cut their salary for remote working.
5 minute read

International Edition

Lawyers Split on Cutting Pay for Remote Workers As Many Slam Policy

One respondent to a survey by Law.com International on the topic said they would "quit on the spot" if their firm tried to cut their salary for remote working.
5 minute read

International Edition

Linklaters Introduces Fresh Support for Staff Impacted by Menopause

As part of a new suite of supportive measures, the firm has extended its private medical insurance scheme to include consultations with specialists for menopause-related conditions.
2 minute read

International Edition

Thinking of Joining a Company as Its First GC? Get 'Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable'

Five senior lawyers at fast-growing Canadian technology companies talk about making the move to become their top, and usually only, counsel.
5 minute read

Daily Business Review

Meet the Miami Attorney Who Led the Takedown of a Top Fraudster

Stephanie Traband was behind takedowns of fraudsters like Ariel Quiros of Jay Peak, a Miami businessman, who was sentenced by a Vermont federal judge last week to five years in prison.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Southwest Gas Taps Legal Chief to Serve as CEO After Boardroom Dust-Up

Karen Haller succeeded ousted CEO John Hester amid a settlement agreement with billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn.
3 minute read

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