Don’t forget you can visit MyAlerts to manage your alerts at any time.
Get alerted any time new stories match your search criteria. Create an alert to follow a developing story, keep current on a competitor, or monitor industry news.
Thank You!
Don’t forget you can visit MyAlerts to manage your alerts at any time.
By Christopher Niesche | March 20, 2023
Staff can now get five weeks' annual leave as the firm aims to 'prioritise their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing'.
2 minute read
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | March 13, 2023
One former litigator involved in creating the guidance said: "I well remember some of the behaviour that goes on and how it often got in the way of the resolution of disputes."
2 minute read
By Krishnan Nair | February 10, 2023
Added to the widespread apathy is a growing resistance to change, and Black lawyers are noticing, writes The London Lawyer.
4 minute read
By Rose Walker | January 31, 2023
It is not the first time that the behaviour of the firm's people has come under fire.
2 minute read
By Andrew Maloney | Patrick Smith | Hank Grezlak | January 30, 2023
As law firms are pushing lawyers and staff to return to offices, constant stress, triggered by the pandemic and other events, has changed people and the legal workplace.
9 minute read
By Charlotte Johnstone | January 30, 2023
Elizabeth Rimmer, chief executive of Lawcare, has called for law firms to provider better supervision for their juniors in order to catch "red flags".
3 minute read
By Rose Walker | January 27, 2023
Strong leadership is crucial at any time, but when businesses struggle with change, unhappiness or a choppy market, what those at the top do becomes paramount.
6 minute read
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | January 23, 2023
Once a lawyer at the firm reaches their bonus target, they will be able to receive a billable hours credit for a week of holiday.
2 minute read
By Charlotte Johnstone | January 12, 2023
The move follows a wellbeing push at the firm, which introduced a 'working practices code' in the summer.
2 minute read
By Gail J. Cohen | December 13, 2022
Recommendations from a groundbreaking Canadian study on mental health in the legal profession focus on the role of law schools, firms and regulators.
4 minute read
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | March 1, 2024
Following the outcome of Monday's inquest, scores of people have taken to social media to discuss what one commenter called a 'toxic culture'.
5 minute read
By Craig Donaldson and Cheryl Donaldson | February 28, 2024
General counsel have a moral obligation and business interest to ensure their leadership is not contributing to the mental health crisis. There are a number of simple proactive things for general counsel to consider when leading the culture of the legal department toward a place of health, well-being and happiness. In this article, we address 10 to consider.
8 minute read
By Habiba Cullen-Jafar | February 27, 2024
Vanessa Ford's death in 2023 occurred following an 'acute mental health crisis,' a coroner's inquest ruled.
6 minute read
By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board | February 22, 2024
As young lawyers embark on this long road of trying to figure out how to balance work responsibilities with family obligations and other commitments, many wonder whether it is actually possible to "do it all," like more senior attorneys seem to be able to do.
6 minute read
By Riley Brennan | February 14, 2024
This complaint was first surfaced by Law.com Radar.
4 minute read
By Trudy Knockless | February 6, 2024
"If I'm going to be an obstruction, if I'm going to make your life more complicated, you're going to avoid me," said Mark Klein, general counsel of Burford Capital.
8 minute read
By Emily Cousins | February 2, 2024
The alleged vexatious litigation damaged his reputation, and led to the loss of his professional liability insurance, the lawyer claimed. As a result, the attorney allegedly struggled to represent clients and make a living.
4 minute read
By Riley Brennan | January 29, 2024
"The court provided guidance that where a person has had an initial clinical evaluation for competency at court, the commonwealth has the burden to prove by clear and convincing evidence that hospitalization is the least restrictive alternative to adequately determine the defendant's competency to stand trial. Now, prosecutors across the state have clear guidance and judges have clarity that they must make clear findings to support those temporary hospitalizations." Norfolk District Attorney's Office spokesman David Traub said.
7 minute read
By Amanda Bronstad | January 29, 2024
At a Friday hearing, U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers said she planned to reject social media's request to grant interlocutory appeal of her Nov. 14 ruling refusing to dismiss addiction claims.
5 minute read
By Dan Roe | January 22, 2024
Slaughter and May recently formalized a reduced-hours trial, but American firms have typically reserved such accommodations for people with extenuating circumstances.
9 minute read
Celebrate outstanding achievement in law firms, chambers, in-house legal departments and alternative business structures.
The African Legal Awards recognise exceptional achievement within Africa s legal community during a period of rapid change.
The Legal Intelligencer honors lawyers leaving a mark on the legal community in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
We are seeking an associate to join our Employee Benefits practice. Candidates should have three to six years of employee benefits experienc...
Associate attorney position at NJ Immigration Law firm: Leschak & Associates, LLC, based in Freehold, NJ, is looking for a full time ass...
Duane Morris LLP has an immediate opening for a senior level, highly motivated litigation associate to join its dynamic and growing Employme...
MELICK & PORTER, LLP PROMOTES CONNECTICUT PARTNERS HOLLY ROGERS, STEVEN BANKS, and ALEXANDER AHRENS
Don't miss the crucial news and insights you need to make informed legal decisions. Join International Edition now!
Already have an account? Sign In