Corporate law
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Biglaw
Morrison Cohen Co-Managing Partner Shares His Thoughts On How Corporate Lawyers Can Succeed At Midsize Firms
This midsize firm leader has the scoop on what corporate associates need to know. -
Biglaw
Demand For Corporate Work Expected To Drop By More Than 20% By Year's End
This is concerning. Buckle up, associates. - Sponsored
How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
Findings from the "Future of Professionals Report," based on a survey of 1,200 professionals from North and South America and the UK. -
In-House Counsel
3 Principles To Build Success In Corporate Law
Some lawyers forget to build a solid foundation to enable personal success.
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Biglaw, Sponsored Content
What Corporate Lawyers Encountered In The Pandemic Era
The M&A market ground to a halt but quickly became extremely active. Here, two Kirkland partners weigh in. -
Finance, Sponsored Content
Corporate Law Proves Adaptable In The Face Of Pandemic Disruptions
How Delaware and the SEC responded to a state of emergency. -
Biglaw, Sponsored Content
All About SPACs – And Their Implications For Law Firms And The Lawyer Job Market
How has the rise of Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, aka SPACs, affected law firms, attorney recruiting, and the current legal job market? -
Sponsored Content, Technology
Closing Folders: The Better Way To Close Your Next Transaction
A lifesaver for junior attorneys who are handling the time-intensive admin work, and a critical way for senior attorneys to obtain unrivaled transparency into transactions. -
Biglaw
Mammas, Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Litigators
There are vast disparities in terms of both market demand and exit opportunities for litigators versus transactional lawyers. - Sponsored
Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar on April 10th, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm. -
Securities Law, Sponsored Content
Educating Associates In Finance And Accounting (And Offering Expert Witnesses Too)
Are you an associate seeking to improve your knowledge of finance and accounting, or a partner looking to educate your associates about these subjects? Train up with this expert boot camp. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 02.02.18
* A question that has crossed the mind of every Biglaw corporate associate: “How much of lawyering is being a copy-and-paste monkey?” [3 Geeks and a Law Blog]
* Kenneth Jost notes out how Justices Ginsburg and Gorsuch like to butt heads — and scores the fight 2-0 in RBG’s favor. [Jost on Justice]
* And speaking of rumbles at One First Street, which pairs of justices have the most disagreements with each other, as reflected in majority and dissenting opinions? Adam Feldman has answers. [Empirical SCOTUS]
* Saira Rao, former Cleary Gottlieb associate and author of the clerkship novel Chambermaid (affiliate link), takes on a new challenge: running for Congress. [American Bazaar]
* Data privacy is the name of the game these days, and Thomson Reuters is ready; TR showed off its new, Watson-enabled Data Privacy Advisor at Legalweek here in New York. [Dewey B Strategic]
* Amidst all the hoopla and robot fights at Legalweek, it would be easy to overlook the latest news from Neota Logic — but you shouldn’t. [Artificial Lawyer]
* Should more states move away from requiring unanimous jury verdicts in criminal cases? Joel Cohen argues that 11 is not enough. [Law & Crime]
* Can a U.S. court punish someone for their speech, on the theory that he breached an agreement not to speak, while keeping the speech-restrictive agreement secret? Eugene Volokh thinks not (with good reason). [Volokh Conspiracy / Reason]
* Dewey see an end in sight for legal proceedings related to the collapse of the Biglaw giant? Former executive director Stephen DiCarmine was supposed to be in court today to face fraud claims from the Securities and Exchange Commission, but it looks like the parties might have a deal. [Law360]
* If you will be in New York City next weekend and are interested Asian-American leadership in the legal field, consider attending Columbia APALSA’s annual conference — where Kathy Hirata Chin will be honored for her efforts to promote diversity in the legal profession. [Columbia Law School APALSA]
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Small Law Firms, Supreme Court
A Corporate Lawyer’s First Visit To SCOTUS
What was it like? Small-firm columnist Gary J. Ross provides some observations about each of the justices. -
Small Law Firms
Choosing The Right Jurisdiction For Your Clients
Here are the key considerations when advising a client on the state in which it should incorporate. -
Securities Law, Small Law Firms
What Is This 'Security' Of Which You Speak?
How can you explain to a client why the securities laws apply to their scheme to finance their venture?
Sponsored
Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
Are Small Firms Going Big On Legal Tech?
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
Sponsored
Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
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Small Law Firms
The Initial Resolutions: A Key Incorporation Document
The initial resolutions fill in the gaps in the operation of the corporation that were not covered in the bylaws. -
Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Other Incorporation Documents And What They Do
What else is needed to properly form a corporation? -
Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners
Starting A Corporation
How do you form a corporation? Attorney Gary J. Ross explains. -
Rankings, Sponsored Content
Life Sciences Law Firm Index: Top Deal Firms Update
Discover which firms played a significant role in transactional achievements over the course of 2016. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Mergers and Acquisitions
5 Tips For Executing Major M&A Transactions
Advice for in-house counsel on how to handle some of the most important events in a company's existence. -
Technology
This Week In Legal Tech: First Look At New Machine Learning Tool To Prevent Drafting Mistakes
A substantive mistake in a legal document can put a law firm at risk of both reputational and financial damages. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Job Searches
10 Things To Know About Commercial Transactions
What are the best and worst aspects of practicing in this field?