We have gotten in touch with Luca Daffra, who informs us on appropriate internet use during work hours and how companies can handle cases regarding internet use. What are the advantages of outlining a policy for internet use in the workplace? It is essential in many respects to outline a policy on the use of […]
Freddy Messanvi is the Head of Legal and External Affairs at British American Tobacco in West and Central Africa. He speaks with us this month about his role, how he embraces every challenge and opportunity and also expands on some prominent issues regarding the tobacco industry, including illegal trade and taxation policies.
Cutting the cost of doing business is something that every law firm will have to consider at some point. According to Law Crossing, the average law firm spends between 45% and 50% of its client fee on office expenses. Based on this, a £100 per hour charge would result in approximately £50 being spent on […]
Hackers have law firms firmly in their crosshairs. According to figures from the National Cyber Security Centre, last year saw a 20% rise in cyber-attacks on law firms. Once a ‘nice to have’, law firms can no longer ignore advanced cyber security. The risk, both to a firm’s finances and reputation, is too great. Randhir […]
Timothy M. Lupinacci a shareholder in Baker Donelson, one of the US’ top 100 law firms. He is chair of the firm’s Financial Services Department, a member of the firm’s Board of Directors and former office managing shareholder for Birmingham, Alabama. In his daily life Timothy lives and breathes leadership. Below Lawyer Monthly is privileged […]
Law students and young lawyers are faced with many employment considerations: what practice area to pursue, how to land a position with growth opportunity, and how to negotiate a salary and benefits package commensurate with the time and effort their career will require. Below Angela Ferrante, Senior Vice President of operations at GCG, a leading […]
As part of our Legal Ladder section, experts at Mint Central discuss the efforts of law firms to keep staff engaged. According to a recent survey by human resource firm Investors in People, one in four employees feel unhappy at work. Paul Devoy, chief executive of Investors for People, sees it as vital that employers […]
New research conducted by global elite network Interlaw, reveals the challenges GCs face in finding consistently high quality legal advice in all of the jurisdictions in which they operate. A detailed analysis of the global footprint of major international firms revealed a significant bias towards Europe and the USA, with gaps in other key trading […]
Most employers allow their workers to use their own devices for company operations purposes, the most common being sending emails when they’re not in the office. However, new FCA rules now prohibit the use of own devices in the financial sector. Daren Howell, Solutions Marketing Manager at Sungard Availability Services, explains more below. Barely into […]
Whether you’re looking to delve into a successful career in law or you’re about to jump ship and up your game at a much larger firm, one thing you’re going to have to work out is how to manage your complex work schedule and still have a life outside of work. Below Angela Ferrante, Senior […]
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