US Supreme Court Examines Dual-Purpose Communications in Attorney-Client Privilege Case
On January 9, 2023, the US Supreme Court discussed in oral arguments how federal courts should decide if the...
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State of the Legal Industry: Facing Challenges, but Opportunities Ahead
The 2023 Report on the State of the Legal Market, released by the Center on Ethics and the Legal Profession at...
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Arkansas Legislative Subcommittee Approves Salary Increases for State Officials and New Staff Classifications
The Joint Budget Committee's legislative personnel subcommittee approved salary increases for heads of state...
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University of South Florida's President Rhea Law Outlines Vision for University's Future Growth
University of South Florida's eighth president, Rhea Law, outlined her vision for the university during her...
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Bar Exams in South Dakota: An Unequal Playing Field for Attorneys?
On Wednesday, the state's top judicial official requested that lawmakers refrain from making any changes to...
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Navigating Employment Law Compliance in Remote Recruiting: Tips for Managing Pay Transparency, Background Checks, and Data
As we begin 2023, companies need to expand their employment law compliance efforts to include recruiting. With...
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Understanding the Latest Pay Transparency Laws in the US for 2023
With growing interest from lawmakers, regulations on the amount of salary information employers must disclose...
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Legal Immigration: A Solution to the Widespread Job Vacancy Crisis
A widespread issue in plain view. Companies of all sizes and sectors are facing a similar predicament: they...
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Why Attorneys Leave the Practice of Law: A Comprehensive Look
Summary: Burnout is a common factor in attorneys leaving the practice of law, due to long hours, tight...
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Notable Attorneys in American History: A Look at Some of the Most Famous Legal Figures in the United States
Notable attorneys in American history have made a lasting impact on society, from Thurgood Marshall’s role...
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Exploring the Wealth of Successful Attorneys in the United States
William Lerach, David Boies, Joe Jamail, and Thomas Mesereau are examples of successful attorneys who have...
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Building a Recession-Resistant Legal Career: Exploring the Most Stable Practice Areas for Attorneys
Summary: Criminal defense tends to be a relatively recession-proof practice area, as there is always a need...
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Litigation Finance Industry Matures and Expands Across the US and in Law Schools
In 2023, Ralph Sutton, CEO, and founder of Validity Finance examines the development of the litigation finance...
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Promoting an Ownership Mentality in Law Firms: Why Lawyers Lack it and How to Address it
"An ownership mentality" in a law firm refers to the mindset and attitude of partners who take responsibility...
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New York State Implements Salary Range Disclosure Law for Employers
On December 21, 2022, Governor Hochul signed legislation that will require employers in New York to disclose...
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Washington State's Equal Pay and Opportunities Act: New Requirements for Pay Transparency in Job Postings
The Washington Equal Pay and Opportunities Act (EPOA) aims to promote gender equality in the workplace by...
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The Must-Have Skills to Succeed in a New Law Firm
Summary: This article discusses the top five skills that are essential for success as a new associate in a law...
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Succeeding in a Judicial Clerkship
Summary: The application process can be daunting, but if you take it one step at a time and focus on putting...
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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Law School Admissions Process: Understanding LSAT Scores, GPAs, Personal Statements, and More
This article provides an in-depth look into the law school admissions process, highlighting the key factors...
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Bloomberg Law Recognizes Top 10 Innovative Law Schools
Today, law schools that are revolutionizing legal education through their innovative programs are being...
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Navigating Legal Risks for Lawyers in the Cryptocurrency Industry
The collapse of crypto company FTX and related entities offers an example for evaluating coverage of...
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Certificate in Employee Relations Law Seminar - 4-Day Program in Orlando, United Statesa
ResearchAndMarkets.com has added the "Certificate in Employee Relations Law Seminar" to its offerings. The...
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Law Schools Ditch U.S. News Rankings in Favor of Equitable Hiring Metrics
AI, new data, and metrics are all essential tools for predicting success in recruiting for law firms and can...
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California Passes Pay Transparency Law to Help Narrow Wage Gaps and Support Equal Pay
California recently passed a law that requires companies with more than 15 employees to post salary...
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Apple's General Counsel Receives Increase in Pay Package, and In-House Legal Team Expands with New Hires and Promotions
Jane Horvath, a former senior director of global privacy at Apple appointed chief privacy officer in 2021,...
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NALP Proposes Minimum Wage Increase for Entry-Level Attorneys in Public Sector to Promote Pay Equity
According to the latest report from the National Association for Law Placement (NALP), salaries for...
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Layoffs and Stealth Cuts in Legal Tech Industry Amidst Economic Uncertainty
Rumors of layoffs are commonplace in the legal tech industry, and this is no exception. With the talk of an...
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Exploring the Reasons Behind Quitting Law School
Quitting law school can be a difficult decision to make, and there can be many reasons behind it Some...
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The Truth About Being a Workaholic in Legal Industry
The legal industry has a reputation for demanding long hours and intense work schedules, and many lawyers and...
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How Paralegals Can Get a Job by Building Their Paralegal Network
A paralegal career is all about networking. By nature, paralegals are people-oriented and like to build...
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