Recession
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Biglaw
Biglaw Layoffs May Keep Coming, But Their Impact On Head Count Won't Be Huge
There's hope yet for associates' job security. -
In-House Counsel, Sponsored Content
How CFOs And GCs Can Partner To Navigate A Recessionary Economy
This is a can't-miss webinar for legal and financial leaders looking to learn more about key economic factors impacting legal departments in 2023. - Sponsored
Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
Legal document automation is no longer only for the exclusive few. -
Biglaw
With Layoffs Lurking, Does Biglaw Pass The Vibe Check?
Thankfully, things are nowhere near as bad as they were during the Great Recession.
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Biglaw, Sponsored Content
How To Survive An Economic Downturn
Making the conservative assumption that conditions will get worse before they get better, now is the time to assess your situation and take steps to position yourself to survive a downturn. -
Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Sponsored Content
Is Your Firm Recession-Resistant Enough To Thrive In An Economic Downturn?
The good news is that if you are at a well-diversified firm, recession fears should not keep you up at night. -
Biglaw
The Biglaw Recession Playbook
How to ride the bear and make sure your firm will survive a market downturn. -
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Finance, Law Schools
If A Recession Hits Later This Year, Don’t Try To Ride It Out In Law School
The state of the U.S. economy should not be a factor in your decision about whether to go to law school. - 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. -
Law Schools
Job Hunting In A Terrible Job Market
Some of the firms you apply to will, at least, show you the courtesy of sending their firm rejection letter on their nice firm letterhead. -
Biglaw
Coronavirus Adds Uncertainty To Biglaw's Plans For A Recession
As if you need more reasons to freak out. -
Biglaw
What Will This Recession Mean For Biglaw?
Three predictions about how the economic downturn will affect major law firms. -
Morning Docket
Morning Docket: 09.04.19
* Just in case no one saw this one coming, LeClairRyan has filed for bankruptcy. The firm owes $15 million to two secured creditors. [American Lawyer]
* Like it or not, the next recession is coming: Some law firms will struggle more than others, and “once this party ends, its going to end very quickly and it’s going to end very severely.” [Big Law Business]
* What’s wrong with the bar exam? This is what the National Conference of Bar Examiners’ Testing Task Force is taking its sweet time trying to figure out. [Law.com]
* Law school classes come in all sizes, but you may want to think about how yours will affect the attention you’ll receive, your social life, your networking opportunities, and most importantly, your ranking. [Law Admissions Lowdown / U.S. News]
* Thank u, next? Pop star Ariana Grande has filed a $10 million lawsuit against Forever 21 after the store allegedly hired a look-alike model for a social media campaign, rather than Grande herself. [THR, Esq. / Hollywood Reporter]
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Small Law Firms
How To Get Ready For The Big, Scary Recession
No one knows when a recession is coming, so it would be prudent to prepare for one.
Sponsored
Early Adopters Of Legal AI Gaining Competitive Edge In Marketplace
Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
Are Small Firms Going Big On Legal Tech?
Sponsored
How AI Is The Catalyst For Reshaping Every Aspect Of Legal Work
Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
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Law Schools
Years Later, The Recession Is Still Haunting Law School Graduates
It wasn't just students who were emotional wrecks as their careers turned to dust. -
Biglaw
Biglaw Lawyer Layoffs -- 10,000 Of Them -- Could Be Just Around The Corner
Which lawyers are most vulnerable to layoffs? -
Associate Salaries, Biglaw, Partner Issues
Could Biglaw See Another Associate Pay Raise -- Followed By A Recession?
Another pay raise is possible; another recession is likely. -
Biglaw, Minority Issues, Partner Issues
Diversity In The Legal Profession Has Flatlined Since The Great Recession; Who Is To Blame?
When it comes to diversity, it doesn't just get better; we must make a real and sustained effort. -
Biglaw
What The 2009 Legal Layoffs Were Really Like
The 2009 layoffs that rocked the legal industry were brutal. -
Associate Salaries, Biglaw, Money
Dear Biglaw Firms, Please Don't Raise Salaries
Managing partners, don't act like lemmings; don't follow Cravath if you can't afford it. -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 02.05.16
* Even if you are trying to be ethical, you just might fall into one of these pitfalls. [United States Law Week / Bloomberg BNA]
* Chief Justice John Roberts unloaded some Microsoft stock so he can hear the Xbox 360 case. [Associated Press]
* Sex toys really can bring us closer together: longtime rivals reach agreement over sex toy patent. [Law360]
* The U.S. may be “importing a recession,” but at least bankruptcy lawyers will make out. [Law and More]
* Unable to attend this year’s Legaltech conference? Here’s what you missed. [Business of Law Blog]
* You shouldn’t feel bad about offending some people. [Associate’s Mind]
* Leaving Biglaw once you have kids — but not in order to play with the baby 24/7. [Hire an Esquire]
* Check out the latest podcasts on Legaltech 2016. [CodeX]