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EU Pay Transparency Directive: A Major Step Towards Equal Pay

Employers on both sides of the Atlantic hiring in the EU will need to track and report pay data accurately and ensure compliance with the new transparency requirements.

Aug 05, 2024
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General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer Compensation Sees First Decline in a Decade
General Counsel, Chief Legal Officer Compensation Sees First Decline in a Decade

The need for high-quality legal counsel has not decreased, but the drop in compensation may make it harder for companies to find and retain the right talent.

Aug 02, 2024
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ABA Ethics Committee Highlights Concerns for Generative AI Use in Law

To ensure clients are protected, lawyers and law firms using generative artificial intelligence consider their applicable ethical obligations, which include competence, confidentiality, communication and charging reasonable fees.

Aug 02, 2024
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Class of 2023 Sees Record-High Job, Salary Outcomes, NALP Study Finds
Class of 2023 Sees Record-High Job, Salary Outcomes, NALP Study Finds

However, this year’s graduates might be the last benefactors of the talent wars, as law firm recruiting activity hits an 11-year low.

Aug 02, 2024
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Senate Passes Children's Online Safety Bills Amidst Growing Criticism

Opponents say the legislation would violate the First Amendment by allowing the federal government to dictate information and censor protected speech, potentially making the regulatory landscape worse for businesses and consumers.

Aug 02, 2024
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Rethinking Legal Resourcing: A Call to Action for General Counsel
Rethinking Legal Resourcing: A Call to Action for General Counsel

The convergence of rising costs, talent shortages, and increasing workloads necessitates a strategic shift for in-house legal departments. Embracing flexible talent solutions offers a viable path forward, enabling GCs and their leadership team members to manage resources more efficiently, access specialized expertise, and maintain high standards of quality and accountability.

Jul 30, 2024
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Harvard Highlights Groundbreaking Research Project on Realities of Legal Careers
Harvard Highlights Groundbreaking Research Project on Realities of Legal Careers

Harvard Law Schools' The Practice magazine delves into a book based on the After the JD Project examining American legal careers over 13 years.

Jul 26, 2024
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Harness Appoints Hanna Steinbach as General Counsel
Harness Appoints Hanna Steinbach as General Counsel

Harness welcomes Hanna Steinbach to the helm of its legal department, where she will guide legal strategies and compliance.

Jul 26, 2024
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BigLaw Backlash Over Push to Return to Office
BigLaw Backlash Over Push to Return to Office

BigLaw firms are pushing for a return to traditional office settings, reversing earlier promises of flexible work arrangements.

Jul 25, 2024
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Clio Closes Historic Funding Round; Harvey Gains Funding Traction
Clio Closes Historic Funding Round; Harvey Gains Funding Traction

Clio raised an impressive $900M and OpenAI-backed Harvey raised $100M from investor groups led by New Enterprise Associates, Goldman, Google and more.

Jul 24, 2024
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CrowdStrike's IT Outage Sparks Congressional Scrutiny
CrowdStrike's IT Outage Sparks Congressional Scrutiny

The outage caused by CrowdStrike's faulty update has prompted Congress to scrutinize the cybersecurity firm's dominance and its implications for national security.

Jul 23, 2024
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Global Tech Outage Exposes Digital Vulnerabilities in Major Industries
Global Tech Outage Exposes Digital Vulnerabilities in Major Industries

A software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike caused widespread technology outages on July 19, affecting various sectors globally, including air travel, media, and healthcare.

Jul 22, 2024
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