Navigation Covington and other firms have long been hired to conduct internal investigations at companies and other institutions, but in many instances the engagement letters, revealing rates and the scope of legal services, are not matters of public record. Click Here To Read The Full Article
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'The Stigma of Working From Home Has Lifted.' How the Pandemic Is Bolstering Associate Development
Legal recruiter Keith Wetmore discusses how the shift to remote work may help associates on their path to partnership, and why that change has been particularly tough on lawyers who are just starting their Big Law careers. Click Here To Read The Full Article
The Way Back: How Law Firms Are Planning for Post-COVID Office Life
Office returns, vaccination policies and long-term effects of the pandemic on the law firm workplace. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Tomorrow's Associates (and) Today
Changes in practice may impact the size of future classes and the work they’ll be doing Click Here To Read The Full Article
How I Made Partner: 'My Unconventional Path to Partnership Spanned Two Continents,' Says Anna Tang of Nossaman
“Making partner is a difficult path that takes dedication, persistence and, to a certain extent, having someone to help open that door for you; it is even harder if no one knows that is what you really want.” Click Here To Read The Full Article
Judges Don't Really Have Bosses—and That's Bad for Everyone | Big Law Follows Clients in Vocalizing Values | Would-Be CEO Alleges He Lost Out After Taking Paternity Leave: The Morning Minute
Want to get this daily news briefing by email? Here’s the sign-up. WHAT WE’RE WATCHING WHO’S THE BOSS? – Everyone knows that when a judge’s Click Here To Read The Full Article
The Judge Draws a Line. Your Opponent Crosses It. Do You Have to Object?
Georgia’s appellate courts are wrestling with two multimillion-dollar cases that concern trial tactics around sensitive topics that one side—and a judge—believe could unfairly influence a jury. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Law.com Litigation Trendspotter: Judges Don't Really Have Bosses—and That Can Be Bad for Everybody
Several events over the past year have demonstrated that judges—especially elected judges—often lack meaningful supervision, guidance and support, which can negatively impact litigants, attorneys and the judges themselves. With remote litigation here to stay, the problem may only get worse. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Big Law is Following Corporate Clients in Vocalizing Values
Getting to know a client’s business has become much more than just reviewing their contracts with suppliers. It now means speaking out with them on the most pressing social issues of the day. Click Here To Read The Full Article
Higher Law: So You Want to Be a Cannabis Lawyer? | Canadian Firms Ready for Mexico Legalization | Who Got the Work: Goodwin, Venable Advise on SPAC Deal | It's (Almost) 4/20
Welcome to Higher Law. This week we’re looking at: Three lawyers offer their takes on the highs and lows of advising the cannabis industry The Canadian legal connection to Mexican marijuana legalization Goodwin and Venable’s work on a cannabis SPAC merger New York’s impact on the global cannabis market Click Here To Read The […]