Skadden Fellowship Sells Out, Gets Rid Of Commitments They’ve Championed Since 1988
There's a line between a rebrand and a misnomer, and they've crossed it.
Davis Wright Tremaine’s DEI Chief Yusuf Zakir Shares Thoughts On The Need For Diversity
Everyone knows the start of a good defense: definitions!
Why Better Billing Statements Can Improve Your Firm’s Finances—And Your Client Relationships
Outdated billing is costing law firms money. Discover how clear, modern billing practices boost profits, trust, and cash flow in 2025.
Georgia’s Southern District Has Yet To Have A Black Judge. Things Don’t Look Better After Getting Rid Of Affirmative Action.
Despite all the talk of progress, it still looks like the 70s.
First They Came For Affirmative Action. Then They Came For Legacy Admissions. Good Riddance.
If you wanna get weird, let's get wild.
When There Are 50: Pressure Mounts For President Biden To Assist Diversifying The Judiciary
It would have also made sense for Biden to start in the Show Me state, but it seems like Missouri is already trying to ban MLK's influence.
Morning Docket: 02.15.22
* Hard to Barrett times: Supreme Court justice goes back to alma mater to speak on the tensions between precedent and equity. [NDSMC Observer] * Virginia just passed a law that will ban open air burning before 4 p.m. to help stave off forest fires. If a mnemonic helps, say no to Sean Paul till 4! [WDBJ 7] * The ABA makes it a requirement for law schools to require anti-bias training. Yes, I will be keeping eyes on Twitter for the people outraged over this. Something about enabling equity really gets under people's skin. [Reuters] * Well-behaved women seldom got hired: American Freight Management Company settles hiring discrimination lawsuit for $5M. Does this mean now is a good time to apply or that you wouldn't want to work here anyway? Let us know! [HR Drive] * About two thirds of Kentuckians are okay with legal sports betting. May the odds be ever in their favor. [WSN]
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Making DEI Everyone’s Business: Opportunities And Best Practices
As part of its PD Appreciation Month series, PLI assembled a group of experienced leaders to discuss the influence of DEI on innovative business processes and best practices for collaboration.
Top Law School Will Make Race-Related Coursework Mandatory For Graduation
The school is the second in the country -- and the first in the UC system -- to require such a class.
Marijuana Business Investing: The Basics On Debt vs. Equity
If you raise money from outsiders, be sure to protect yourself. There are a ton of ways venture capital sharks can take advantage of you, even in the cannabis industry.
Episode 10: Will Work For… Free?
When you turn to the economics of being a solo or small firm, the numbers often do not pan out when working for free.
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