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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Impact of Economic Downturn on Legal Industry: Procopio Announces Reduction in Force amid Associate Layoffs at Top Firms
It appears that every major legal industry analyst is sounding the alarm on the impact of the impending...
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Michael Stortz Joins K&L Gates as Partner in Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group
Global law firm K&L Gates LLP is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Stortz as a partner in their...
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Is Tech Experiencing a Second Recession?
Tech was on an incredible ride in early 2021. Companies like Google, Twitter, and Meta were experiencing...
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The Devastating Impact of Layoffs in the Technology Sector in the Bay Area
The tech sector in the Bay Area has been hit hard by layoffs due to the hardships brought on by the pandemic,...
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Tech Layoffs in the US - What's Behind the Numbers?
2023 has led to an unprecedented level of layoffs seen in the tech industry. According to the layoff tracking...
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The Impact of Year-End Layoffs in 2022: How Big Companies Left Employees Unprotected
As the holidays of 2022 approached, many Americans were hopeful that the difficult years of the pandemic as...
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Governor Abbott's Office Warns State Agencies and Public Universities About the Use of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
Governor Greg Abbott's office recently issued a memo warning state agency and public university leaders that...
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Dismal Job Outlook: Layoffs are on the Rise Across the US
Layoffs are on the rise across the United States as coronavirus continues to batter industries. North Carolina...
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New Parents: Feeling the Whiplash of Mass Layoffs
Recent months have been trying for many tech industry employees, especially those who are new parents. For...
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Biglaw Layoffs Hit Shearman & Sterling: What it Means for Lawyers and Staff
The layoffs of 12 associates and 26 staff members at Shearman & Sterling’s New York office are a sign that...
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CILEX Acquires Institute of Paralegals, Strengthening its Position as Leading Legal Body
The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) has recently acquired the Institute of Paralegals (IoP)...
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From Supreme Court Litigator to First-Time General Counsel: Dominic Perella's Unusual Career Journey
After 20 years in Big Law and tech, Dominic Perella did something unusual for him - he ventured into the job...
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Understanding Severance Packages: What Clients Need to Know
With the increasing likelihood of layoffs due to the predicted rise in the jobless rate to 7% this year,...
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Paul Hastings Outpaces Competitors Despite Economic Challenges
Despite the economic slowdown and cost-cutting measures by major law firms, Paul Hastings saw an increase in...
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GPT-3.5 in Legal Tech: Challenges and Considerations for Law Firms
Recently, several legal tech companies have started using GPT-3.5, a powerful language model (LLM) similar to...
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The Impact of Law School on Mental Health and Well-Being
According to a recent Bloomberg Law survey, 75% of law students reported increased anxiety and over 50%...
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Mass Layoffs Announced by Major Companies Amid Recession Fears
Boeing confirmed that it plans to lay off around 2,000 workers in finance and human resources this year, as...
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American Companies Exploiting Federal Labor Law to Avoid $4 Billion in Overtimes Wages
According to a study by researchers from the University of Texas at Dallas and Harvard Business School,...
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2023 DEI Initiatives at Top Charlotte Law Firms
The latest Charlotte Business Journal ranking of local law firms lists Moore & Van Allen as the largest in the...
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New USCIS Fees to Fund Asylum Program: Impact on Businesses and American Economy
The DHS introduced controversial new fees at the start of 2023 to fund the asylum program. On Jan 3, they...
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Exterro Lays Off Staff Following Zapproved Acquisition
Exterro, a provider of e-discovery and information governance software, has cut staff, following its...
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Avoiding Discrimination Lawsuits in Layoffs: Tips for Employers
As the threat of a recession looms, many companies are announcing mass layoffs, increasing the risk of costly...
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Navigating Remote Work Layoffs: Key Takeaways for Companies
Remote work layoffs pose major challenges for companies. Based on experience helping 21 companies transition...
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