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Leaked Draft of SCOTUS Opinion - This week, as confirmed by Justice Alito, a draft opinion of the Roe and Casey rulings suggests they may be overturned. More here.
Airbnb Moves to Make Remote Work Permanent - CEO Brian Chesky announced all U.S. employees can now 'live and work anywhere'. More here.
Bloomberg dives into the history of legal fashion and how the pandemic and the push for diversity may also be changing the norms of what lawyers wear to work. Watch here.
EU Accuses Apple over Competition Law - The EU alleges Apple has abused it market position for contactless smartphone payments. More here.
Wisconsin 7th Circuit Upholds Mandatory Bar - The state court of appeals ruling last week stated the mandatory bar doesn't violate the 1st amendment. More here.
Legal Industry | Mental Health Awareness Month - Wendi Weiner examines how the profession that lives their lives by tenths of an hour deals with mental health awareness. More here.
FBI Reports 2021 Annual Statistical Transparency Report - Released last week, one key stat reported 3.4M warrantless US data searches. More here.
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Legal operations professionals are turning to AI to drastically improve efficiency and reshape the legal industry, as reported by Legal Dive.
Multiple Am Law 100 firms, as well as midsize and regional law firms, have de-equitized partners in recent months in what is widely described as “sound financial management of the firm“.
Realization rates, financial milestones, and strategic growth initiatives showcase the need for adaptability and innovation as key factors for top law firms.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill requiring TikTok's parent company ByteDance to divest its U.S. assets or face a ban, citing national security concerns over Chinese influence.
Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency that allows transactions to take place directly between two parties, without the need of a central bank acting as a middle-man. This legal guide explains what Bitcoin is, and covers some of the legal issues facing this new type of currency.
The ABA has endorsed alternative pathways to attorney licensing beyond the traditional bar exam, marking a historic 102-year policy shift.
In-house legal professionals discuss how they balance parenthood with in-house or law firm roles.
Herbert Smith Freehills and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Franke plan to merge to create one of the largest law firms in the world with more than $2 billion in revenue, 2,700 lawyers and 640 partners across 25 offices.
As a hiring manager, you know finding the right person for each position is an arduous task that involves a considerable amount of work even before you post the role. After pinning down the particulars of the role you and your company are looking to fill, the next step is finding the perfect match! Here are a few tasks/mindsets to understand and account for before posting the role.