UB Law Mentor Program: Connecting Students with Legal Professionals for Professional Development
For over 20 years, the UB Law Mentor Program has paired every 1L student with a practicing lawyer mentor by...
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How to Effectively Communicate Change on Social Media: Insights from Communications Expert Jennifer Magas
A solid social media presence is essential to effectively communicating change within your organization....
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The Challenges of Conducting Remote Layoffs in Today's Business Environment
Recent news reports on layoffs at Google, Twitter, Amazon, and Meta have highlighted a significant challenge...
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Colorado Leads in Wage Transparency Following Salary Disclosure Law
After implementing a law in 2019 that required job postings to disclose salary information, Colorado now...
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Panel Encourages Diversity in Legal Profession: Advocates Share Insights at University of Edinburgh
The Clerk of the Faculty of Advocates, Barney Ross, recently joined a panel discussion at the University of...
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Ericsson To Cut 8,500 Jobs Globally In Largest Layoff In Telecom Industry History
Ericsson, a telecommunications equipment manufacturer, plans to reduce its workforce by 8,500 employees...
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Seattle Law Firms See Economic Slowdown as Opportunity to Attract Talent
The economic slowdown in Seattle is a welcome relief for many of the city's law firms. With the high salaries...
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Thomson Reuters Law Firm Financial Index hits all-time low due to decline in legal demand
According to a Q4 report by Reuters, the Thomson Reuters Law Firm Financial Index hit an all-time low score...
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The Pros and Cons of Job Cuts in the North American Cannabis Industry
Can massive job cuts in the North American cannabis industry effectively reduce costs or will they worsen an...
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The University of Texas System Temporarily Halts Implementation of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policies
On Wednesday, the board of regents for the University of Texas System announced a temporary halt on...
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Suited Names Kaelin Burns as New Chief Product Officer to Drive Growth and Innovation
Suited has appointed Kaelin Burns as its new Chief Product Officer, responsible for driving the next phase of...
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Employers Misclassify Job Titles to Avoid Overtime Pay, Study Shows
A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests that employers misclassify their employees'...
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Regent Law Named among The Best 168 Law Schools of 2023 by Princeton Review
Regent Law has once again been included in The Best 168 Law Schools of 2023 by Princeton Review. The college...
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Don't Let These Myths About Law School Application Deadlines Derail Your Dreams
In law school and legal practice, deadlines are absolute and crucial. Even documents filed just minutes late...
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Top Law Schools Offering Innovative Tech-Focused Programs for 21st-Century Legal Professionals
As society increasingly integrates technology, law schools are recognizing the need to incorporate it into...
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McKinsey Considers Significant Job Cuts in Back-Office Operations
McKinsey is reportedly considering significant job cuts of up to 2,000 in its back-office operations, in what...
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Protecting Your Business's Trade Secrets: Best Practices and Legal Remedies
If your business holds information that holds economic value due to its secrecy, it can be considered a trade...
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5 Key Factors to Consider When Selecting a Personal Injury Law Firm
In case you have sustained injuries due to someone else's negligence or carelessness, it is essential to...
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Hiring International Talent: A Guide for American Companies
With remote work becoming the norm, the world is now more connected than ever before. This easy access to...
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Law Firms Adapt to Economic Climate with Strategic Hiring and Firing
In spite of the current economic climate, law firms are engaging in both hiring and firing practices. Some...
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Your Right to Discuss Your Pay with Colleagues in the Workplace
Discussing pay in the workplace is often deemed a sensitive topic by many individuals. According to a survey...
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Navigating the Complex Landscape of Pay Disclosure Laws: A Guide for Employers
Starting from November 1, 2022, a new comprehensive law regarding salary transparency has taken effect in New...
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The Impact of AI Tools in the Legal Industry: Benefits and Considerations
The recent launch of ChatGPT exemplifies the growing role of artificial intelligence in daily business...
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Legal Cannabis Jobs on the Rise in New York City
In the 1990s, Kirk Lawrence sold weed for the first time at a Far Rockaway, Queens record store, where he had...
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The Limited Career Paths for Early-Career Lawyers
Some attorneys know exactly what they want to do from the beginning of their careers and thrive by building...
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Navigating the Legal and Business Risks of Layoffs: Essential Considerations for Employers
As the possibility of a recession looms and an increasing number of companies are announcing significant...
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Navigating Law School Without Sacrificing Your Relationships or Well-Being
While it may feel like the most important thing in the world for anxious law school applicants on waitlists,...
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Rescinding Job Offers: Legal and Reputational Risks for Employers
When considering revoking job offers due to inflation and the possibility of a recession, businesses should be...
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Effectively Conducting Mass Layoffs: Legal Obligations and Best Practices for Employers
In May 2022, a European tech company's operations manager was tasked with cutting 140 employees without clear...
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Surviving Job Cuts: How to Protect Your Job and Prepare for the Worst
The recent job cuts at major companies like Facebook, Google, NBC News, Gannett, 3M, Disney, and FedEx, are...
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