Employee Management Transition: From Annual Reviews to Regular Check-ins
The landscape of employee performance evaluation is shifting, with more companies moving away from traditional annual reviews toward regular, informal…
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Former State Bar Deputy Executive Found to Violate Conflict of Interest Rules by Ghostwriting Reports
In a recent revelation, Robert Hawley, a former Deputy Executive Director of the State Bar of California, has been implicated…
The Shifting Landscape of DEI Initiatives at UT Austin
The University of Texas at Austin finds itself at the epicenter of a nationwide debate surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion…
Harvard Law School Clinical Workers Vote to Unionize
In a landmark decision, clinical workers at Harvard Law School have overwhelmingly voted to unionize under Harvard Academic Workers-United Auto…
Reflecting on Leadership: Dean Risa Goluboff’s Impact at UVA School of Law
Dean Risa Goluboff's Legacy Dean Risa Goluboff recently completed her remarkable eight-year term at the University of Virginia's School of…
Florida Supreme Court Alters Legal Practice Rules Unilaterally
State Supreme Court building in Tallahassee, Florida. The Florida Supreme Court has been enacting rule changes that reshape the landscape…
Goodwin Procter’s Ongoing Associate Layoffs: Under the Veil of ‘Performance Reviews’
Goodwin Procter, once termed the 'poster child' for recent layoffs, initiated its journey into 2023 with a significant reduction in…
Survey Reveals Lawyers’ Perspectives on Law Firm Culture
A recent survey conducted by recruiting firm Major, Lindsey & Africa, in collaboration with Law360 Pulse sheds light on lawyers'…
Navigating the Legal Landscape: AI Guidelines for Attorneys Emerge Across the U.S.
Echoing California's initiative in November, the Florida Bar has recently issued guidelines offering clarity to lawyers on the ethical use…
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC Resolves SEC Allegations with $18 Million Settlement
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC has resolved with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) by agreeing to pay a substantial…
FDA Preliminary Review Finds No Evidence of Suicidal Thoughts Linked to Weight-Loss Drugs
In a recent development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that its preliminary review did not uncover any…
WilmerHale’s Investigation at OpenAI: Dual Aims and Corporate Redemption
In the aftermath of Sam Altman’s sudden departure from OpenAI, WilmerHale has undertaken a comprehensive investigation with the twofold objective…