When The Door Starts Closing
Associates need to read the writing on the wall before the wall becomes the door.
Biglaw May See ‘Targeted Firings’ Instead Of Mass Layoffs
Yikes, that doesn't sound too good.
Managing Partners are Navigating the AI Inflection Point.
New executive research from Ari Kaplan explores how law firm leaders are responding to changing client expectations, evolving economics, talent transformation, and AI governance.
Sometimes It’s Better To Be Fired Instead Of Stealth Laid Off
Believe it or not, there are sometimes many financial benefits to being fired in the traditional sense at some firms.
President Trump Likely Terminates Employees In Violation Of The Law — And Jeff Sessions Might Be Next
It seems President Trump isn't familiar with 'wrongful termination in violation of public policy.'
The Most Common (Hidden) Managerial Error
What's the one error that people being managed don't notice and many managers don't even realize is a mistake?
In-House’s Long Kiss Goodbye
Do in-house lawyers have more leeway to make mistakes than their Biglaw peers -- and if so, is this a good thing?
Beyond Recall And Precision: Strategic Oversight Of AI Managed Review
AI can accelerate document review, but metrics alone aren't enough. Learn how Managing Attorney oversight turns AI-driven review into a more adaptive, strategic and defensible process.
When You Should Fire Someone, And When You Should Quit
Where we work, and with whom, is a very important life choice -- so choose wisely.
High-Profile Terminations: The Right Way And The Wrong Way To Do It
Here are four lessons for employers from the Jim Comey firing fiasco.
Trump Tells Acting A.G. ‘You’re Fired,’ Probably Just Like That
The Jeff Sessions confirmation is now a Senate vote on the Muslim Ban.
Definitely The Wrong Way To Fire Someone
And three tips on how to fire someone the right way.
From ‘Vendor’ To ‘Partner’: How LexisNexis Is Deepening Law Firm Relationships
The company is emphasizing ‘white glove service’ in the AI era. Here’s what the initiative is delivering for clients.
The Necessary Evil Of Firing An Employee
Terminations are a necessary evil, but they are still very hard -- on managers.
Nationwide Layoff Watch: Layoffs And Firings Galore
Yet another double-digit law firm layoff amid the firing of associates. Which firm is behind the action?
Reading The Tea Leaves When Heads Roll
In-house columnist Mark Herrmann asks: What can we deduce from an out-of-season executive departure?
Lathamed Secretary Alleges Pregnancy-Related Discrimination
This former secretary alleges that her supervisor said her pregnancy complications "were not his problem."