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A roadmap to attracting, developing, retaining amazing associates
By Kate Ahern Our industry has seen concerning associate attrition over the past few years, highlighting associate retention as a significant market pressure on firms going forward. Law firms are struggling to attract and retain dedicated, motivated, reliable associates who are truly ready for practice. Adding to the frustration of many firm leaders: increased compensation […]
How to be a tech whistleblower
By Bill Nettles and Gary Jackson As powerful and advanced as tech companies are, they, like other organizations, can be laid low by a particular nemesis: the good old-fashioned whistleblower. Indeed, a thoughtful, well-prepared whistleblower – as former Twitter security chief Peiter Zatko seems to be — can do more to focus the public’s attention […]
Bankruptcy stay may shield property possessed but not owned by debtor
By Lisa P. Sumner The automatic stay triggered by a bankruptcy filing may protect the debtor’s residence even if the debtor does not own the property, according to a recent decision from a New York-based federal appeals court. In a case of first impression decided in July 2022, the Second Circuit set a bright-line rule […]
Discipline & discharge: Best practices for avoiding litigation
By Nick Ball and Bruce Garrett BridgeTower Media Newswires Disciplining and terminating employees are realities of doing business, but by adhering to certain practices, employers can help reduce the risk of costly litigation. Discipline or termination, often referred to as “adverse employment actions,” can give rise to allegations of unlawful discrimination or retaliation. Discrimination i[...]
That’s so meta: Workplace harassment in a virtual world
By Erik Eisenmann, Tracey O’Brien and Catarina Colón BridgeTower Media Newswires Most individuals are familiar with online video games such as FIFA, Fortnite or, maybe, Last of Us, permitting players to play and communicate with others online while seated at their Xbox or PlayStation consoles. Augmented reality, or AR, games, such as Pokémon-GO, superimpose a […]
Who was Daniel Webb and where did he go?
By R. Marc Kantrowitz BridgeTower Media Newswires There was blood, a lot of it — evidence of a violent struggle — on the typically quiet parking lot of the Agway store, as well as in and on the police cruiser with its door open. Type A as it would turn out, the same blood type […]
A force to consider in real estate transactions
By Caulin Price & Steve Moore BridgeTower Media Newswires Before March 2020, force majeure provisions in real estate contracts were seldom implemented, and sometimes received minimal attention in real estate contract negotiations. Such provisions are meant to cover contracting parties against unforeseeable events that are outside the control of those parties. Now, however, the real [&h[...]
How to tap into the source of inspiration
By Karen Natzel BridgeTower Media Newswires I have had clients tell me, “Karen, it’s work. It’s not supposed to be fun.” I have heard employees lament, “Work is a 4-letter word.” And we have all heard the refrain “TGIF!” When I speak of fun in the context of work, I am not talking about happy […]
The importance of coaching
By Christopher F. Earley BridgeTower Media Newswires “A good coach can change a game. A great coach can change a life.” — John Wooden One of the best decisions I ever made was to invest in professional coaching. Since I began to receive coaching, it has been a shot in the arm for me. I […]
Starting a law firm: Not for the faint of heart, but worth it
By Brian Greene and Eric Hurlocker We started a law firm 10 years ago with a pen, a piece of paper and a pitcher of beer. Little did we realize at the time how rewarding our partnership would be. But for the same reasons it can be rewarding — you’re your own boss and your […]
What employers should know about predictive scheduling laws
By Catharine Morisset and Lisa Nagele-Piazza, Fisher Phillips Hospitality industry employers know that scheduling the right number of workers on any given day — or shift — is a challenge. In addition to unpredictable customer patterns, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, labor shortages, and record turnover rates add to the difficulty of keeping operations running smoothly. […]
Win more often: Avoid fallacies in your advocacy
by Paul Mark Sandler BridgeTower Media Newswires BALTIMORE, MD — A fallacy is a mistake in reasoning. It can undermine your case. Therefore, it is important to examine your own planned written and oral presentations. Also, carefully consider opposing presentations to determine whether they “hold water” or are fallacious. Remember, sound reasoning is at the […]
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Commentary
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- Court’s term was rough on big business
- Ex-president, bar association have made their choice
- Ruling sharpens boundaries in attorney-client privilege
- Lawyers Weekly debuts new and improved web experience
- US Supreme Court bites back at parody’s use of the First Amendment
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