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Is The SEC Encouraging Lawyers To Betray Clients?

Names of whistleblowers who provide information to the SEC normally are not made public, but in a recent case involving […]

Lateral Partner Hiring — Is There a Better Way?

Only 28 percent of surveyed managing partners said lateral hiring was “highly effective,” yet 96 percent of say such hiring is part of their firm’s growth strategy. Applying rigorous due diligence efforts to hiring strategies could help optimize lateral hires.

Using Social Media? Beware of Ethical Pitfalls (Part 1)

Lawyers using social media can avoid a world of headache by taking a few precautions, says Jonathan Rubens, principal at Javid Rubens LLP. To begin with, avoiding online comments about active matters and include a disclaimer on websites and blogs, he suggests.

Be a Conference All-Star

A few steps to getting the most out of conferences or CLE events, including: review attendee lists; reach out to clients who have previously attended; and make note of follow-up ideas.

TGC Survey: Law Firm Hiring 2014

The survey, conducted this summer, sought data from in-house lawyers about their department’s hiring practices. One finding: The “technical proficiency” […]

Master P Lends Street Cred To Kentucky Law Firm

Winton & Hiestand Law Group, a Kentucky personal injury practice, has recruited legendary rapper Master P to be their spokesperson. […]

Supreme Court Dentist Board Case Could Impact State Bars

A few dentists looking to keep teeth-whitening businesses out of malls and other retail spaces have made a federal case […]

Tricky Technologies That Could Spell Trouble For Attorneys

Balancing the use of modern technology to keep up with a changing industry with ensuring important client information is kept […]

BakerHostetler Abandons Lawsuit Against Obama After Tonight Show Treatment

The firm was skewered by Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon for representing House Republicans in their legal battle against President […]

Four Trends Reshaping The Legal Industry

One of the four is identified simply as mounting pressure for client services, and one way that firms are responding is by deploying specialized teams,consisting of partners, associates and paralegals.

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