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In Test of Employer Liability, Grandmother Seeks $1M After Employee Scuffle at Dollar General

"Plaintiff continues to suffer mental anguish and emotional distress from the embarrassment and humiliation she suffers as she constantly remembers being beaten in public by defendant Zhane in front of her then 5-year old grandson," the complaint alleged.
7 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'You Have to Earn the Trust of Those Around You,' Says Anelga Doumanian of Pfau Cochran Vertetis Amala

"People have a different approach to problems, so cultivating your treasure chest of solutions is something you can never start too early."
8 minute read

International Edition

Vodafone, Latham & Watkins and Baker McKenzie Lawyers Honoured at WIPL UK Awards

The evening honoured women across categories including mentoring, leadership, collaboration and diversity efforts in the legal industry.
4 minute read

International Edition

In Pictures: Women, Influence, Power and Law Awards UK 2022

The best and brightest women in the in-house and private practice U.K. legal market celebrated their and their peers' successes at a ceremony on May 18.
1 minute read

Daily Report Online

Legal Challenges Crop Up on Eve of Law's Anniversary: Custody Questioned Under Equitable Caregiver Act

"The entire trial court record contains no prima facie evidence from which the trial court can find by clear and convincing evidence to establish standing for the Stapletons to proceed as equitable caregivers," argued appellant attorney Beverly L. Cohen of Roswell.
6 minute read

International Edition

In Pictures: Women, Influence, Power and Law UK Conference 2022

This year's Women, Influence, Power and Law conference returned in-person, with around 150 women attending the two day event this week.
1 minute read

International Edition

General Counsel Should 'Fire Firms' If They Don't Improve Diversity, WIPL UK Conference Told

"I don't want to speak to [just] old white men," Burford Capital senior vice president Christiane Deniger added during the panel at Law.com International's Women, Influence and Power U.K. conference this week.
4 minute read

Law.com

How I Made It : 'I Demonstrated a Commitment to Developing the Next Generation of Lawyers at the Firm,' Says Sheila Adams of Davis Polk

"I would also advise, particularly early on, to be a sponge: Gain as much experience in your chosen practice area as possible, make a commitment to always improve, and challenge yourself continuously to be the best version of yourself as a person and professional."
9 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Partner: 'Always Be Nimble and Able to Adapt to Changing Circumstances,' Says Meredith Schultz of Boies Schiller Flexner

"It is important to make the effort to get to know people outside of work and maintain connections with them. It may be good for business, but more importantly, having close friends in the same industry who "get it" is good for one's well-being."
6 minute read

International Edition

Top Spanish Firm Cuts Hours Targets for Lawyers on Maternity Leave

The firm found that lawyers on maternity leave were less likely to receive a bonus compared to those on paternity leave.
2 minute read

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