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Working at the coalface of legal recruitment, it’s difficult to ignore the most pressing trend in the market right now: it’s busy. Really busy. In fact, I’d say there’s never been a better time to be a legal practitioner looking to make a move. It doesn’t seem to matter what location or size a given firm […]
David “Dave” Johnston, a Charleston-based attorney formerly with George Sink P.A., a personal injury law firm, is facing federal charges related to the January 6 Capitol riot. On Tuesday, Johnston announced his intention to contest these charges, disclosing that his employment had been terminated by George Sink’s firm immediately after his court appearance. The 69-year-old […]
When seeking a successful and enjoyable career path, it is important to try to make sure you improve upon this as much as possible. There are so many things you need to consider here when it comes time to make the most of this. You have to try to come up with some of the […]
Gamification is the latest in a series of industry tools set to transform the way law firms tackle learning and development. Here, Sarah Byrom, HR Consultant at Construct, discusses how gamification and web-based editors are revolutionising the legal sector. Among the developing trends within HR, few have provided as many opportunities as gamification. After several […]
April’s no-fault divorce law passed in England and Wales will serve to streamline the divorce process and make it a less acrimonious experience for those involved. It is certainly a step in the right direction, but we need to go further as an industry in order to implement true change. Can mediators and lawyers now […]
Thai employees who were laid off last year from a factory supplying global lingerie brands, including Victoria’s Secret, are set to receive $8.3 million in one of the largest settlements of its kind. Approximately 1,200 employees were sacked by Brilliance Alliance Thai (BAT) Global Co Ltd, which let them go without the wages owed to […]
Despite rising inflation in the UK and further afield, FTSE 250 company directors still have their sights set on growth over the coming months as business returns to normal as we exit the pandemic. Uncertainty Ahead After a strong recovery in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in Q1 of 2022, businesses are balancing preparations […]
So, what is empathy and why do some legal firms struggle? If you take the dictionary definition of empathy, it refers to the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. Empathy should not be confused with sympathy though. Empathy requires you to stand in someone else’s shoes and think about why they may […]
Elon Musk has been sued by Twitter investors who claim the Tesla billionaire manipulated the company’s stock price downward as he ascends a $44 billion takeover of the social media giant. The investors, who have been asked to be recognised as a class, allege that Musk saved himself $156 million by not disclosing that he […]
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