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Legal Professionals Acknowledge Importance of Well-Being but Struggle to Engage with Available Resources

Introduction A recent report from Bloomberg Law highlights a significant gap between the availability of well-being education and its utilization…

Low Lawyer Satisfaction with Compensation, But Pay Transparency Boosts Contentment

A recent survey by Law360 Pulse revealed that only 52% of lawyers are satisfied with their overall compensation. However, this…

Workplace Bullying Among Lawyers: A Pervasive Issue

A recent large-scale survey conducted by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism has revealed a troubling trend: nearly a…

Texas Supreme Court Approves New Program Allowing Licensed Paralegals to Provide Legal Services to Low-Income Residents

The Texas Supreme Court has taken a significant step toward addressing the justice gap by preliminarily approving a new program…

Duane Morris Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Gender and Racial Pay Inequities

Lawsuit Accusations On August 1, 2024, a class action lawsuit was filed against the law firm Duane Morris, alleging that…

The Debate Over Summer Associate Work Hours

Introduction In the legal industry, a recent discussion has sparked controversy regarding the expectations placed on summer associates. The question…

Judge Disqualifies Elon Musk’s Law Firm from X Corp’s Lawsuit Against Bright Data

Conflict of Interest Leads to Disqualification One of Elon Musk's longstanding law firms, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, has been…

Richard Crosby III’s Legal Troubles

Losing one's law license typically marks the end of a legal career. However, Richard Crosby III, disbarred for stealing client…

Fennemore Craig Launches Formal Remote Work Program for Lawyers

Introduction In a bold move to adapt to post-pandemic work preferences, Fennemore Craig, a Phoenix-based law firm, has announced a…

Donna Wilson Re-elected to Lead Manatt Phelps & Phillips

New Term Focuses on Expansion and Growth Donna Wilson has been re-elected to serve another five-year term at the helm…

Paul Weiss Launches Specialized Investigations Practice

Paul Weiss has officially established an investigations practice, responding to the growing demand for specialized expertise in navigating regulatory scrutiny.…

McKool Smith Announces Mid-Year Bonuses for Associates

McKool Smith, a prominent litigation firm, is rewarding its associates with substantial mid-year bonuses, recognizing their hard work and dedication…