Legal Trends for Mid-Sized Law Firms
Mid-sized law firms demonstrate increased productivity alongside challenges in timely invoice collection, while small firm counterparts size up the AI opportunities ahead Clio offers mid-sized law...
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Image Courtesy of Insight Into Diversity This is an independently submitted op-ed for our Quill section. Views and statements made in this article do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Tower....
View ArticleIncompetence, or slavish deference to the legal profession
It has long been a truism in this country that the ordinary citizen cannot seek justice because they cannot afford it, writes Terence Cosgrave And now a new survey from the Medical Protection Society...
View ArticleBrandon lawyer who harassed women in legal field suspended indefinitely due...
WARNING: this story contains details of assault: A Brandon lawyer can’t practice law until he overcomes his addictions because he breached conditions stemming from unwanted sexual overtures he made...
View ArticleExplained: The four issues that CJI DY Chandrachud highlighted within the...
Delivering the Foundation Day address on the Supreme Court’s 75th year of establishment on January 28, the CJI highlighted four issues within the judiciary that will have to be addressed through...
View ArticleLegalweek 2024: The Future State of the Industry
Looking ahead, Dan Lear talks with Stephanie Wilkins about what evolutions the next 5-10 years may bring to the legal profession. Stephanie explains the focus of her panel discussion, particularly...
View ArticleAddresses to CBA Annual General Meeting highlight threats to the rule of law
Law Rule of law Chief justice of Canada urged investments in court resources while CBA President issued call to step up efforts to ensure safety of judges and users of the justice system. BY CBA...
View ArticleThe Importance of Succession Planning for Lawyers – Ensuring a Smooth...
Succession planning is a crucial aspect of the legal profession. As lawyers, we devote our careers to serving clients and providing expert legal counsel. However, it is equally important to plan for...
View ArticleBeyond The AI Glitz And Glamour, Practical Implications
Last week, Legalweek was held New York City. It’s the annual legal tech Conference put on by ALM and directed at Biglaw and, sometimes, not so big. Lots of exhibitors, lots of parties, and fancy...
View ArticleRoberts Markland LLP Welcomes Former United States District Judge Vanessa D....
HOUSTON, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Roberts Markland LLP, a leading law firm renowned for its commitment to legal excellence and community engagement, proudly announces the addition of former United...
View ArticleTurkey: IBAHRI and TALI release report documenting mass imprisonment of lawyers
Wednesday 14 February 2024 Download report The International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) and The Arrested Lawyers Initiative (TALI) have released a detailed report highlighting...
View ArticleReview of harassment in legal profession
e progress made by South Australia’s legal profession in tackling bullying and harassment will be evaluated in a follow-up review, commissioned by the Attorney-General, starting today. A 2021 review,...
View ArticleClosing the gender gap at the partnership level of the legal profession
In October 2023, the London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA) held its inaugural roundtable discussion, focusing on closing the gender gap at partner level within law firms. The Solicitors...
View ArticleLearning From My Running Club: The Role Of Innovation Champions In Legal AI...
When I joined a local running club, I was immediately struck by the presence of a few enthusiastic runners who seemed to energize and motivate everyone else. These individuals weren’t just passionate...
View ArticleStrategic slowness: Benefits of slowing down as legal professionals
The legal industry is notorious for its fast-paced environment and high-stress culture. In an effort to keep up with the demands of their clients, legal professionals often find themselves in a...
View ArticleLorraine Lalli works to recruit, support students of color to RWU law
BRISTOL – When Lorraine Lalli graduated from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2001, she was among only a handful of students of color. But in the nearly 19 years since Lalli was hired as the...
View ArticleWomen lawyers quitting amid toxic culture at Canada’s firms
After a three-decade career as a lawyer in Toronto, there isn’t much that intimidates Martha McCarthy. But ask her about the climate of sexual harassment among colleagues in her profession and she...
View ArticleHarvard Law expert explains how AI may transform the legal profession in 2024...
Last June, an attorney filed a legal brief he had written with the help of the generative AI platform, ChatGPT. The document included citations to a series of legal cases that seemingly offered...
View ArticleMaking aliyah as a lawyer doesn’t have to mean starting over – Israel News
Deborah Marcus has had a longstanding desire to relocate to Israel, yet she grappled with uncertainty regarding how her current role and skills as a New York lawyer would align with opportunities in...
View ArticleAkeredolu’s Contribution To Legal Profession Unquantifiable
Former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Adetokunbo Kayode SAN has described the contribution of the late governor of Ondo State, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN to the legal profession and...
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