Former Davis Polk Employee Testifies In Racial Discrimination Trial That Fired Associate Was Too Relaxed
One of the few times it makes sense to be angry over being left out of an email chain.
Companies Can Require Employees To Arbitrate To Resolve Racial Bias Claims. This Law Aims To Bring The Chance At Trial Back.
The threat ‘I'll see you in court!’ might not mean as much as you think depending on which papers you signed during onboarding.
Taking All These White People Down With You Is One Way To Handle A Sexual Harassment Charge
Choudhry claims that Berkeley has brushed aside complaints of sexual harassment against white faculty members.
Morning Docket: 09.07.16
* Bill Cosby will face trial in June for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania woman, and now his lawyers claim her attorney, Gloria Allred, trampled upon his civil rights in a "campaign ... buil[t] on racial bias and prejudice that can pollute the court of public opinion." [NBC News] * As we mentioned yesterday, Peter Kalis -- the man who's served as chair of K&L Gates for about two decades -- will not seek re-election to his post, and everyone is wondering who will succeed him. According to a recently departed partner, "[t]hey don't have enough groomed for top-level management." Uh oh! We'll have more on this. [Law.com] * Yet another Biglaw firm is losing a longtime managing partner. Mark Silow of Fox Rothschild will step down from his position in April 2017, after 13 years in leadership. He'll be replaced by Mark Morris as managing partner, but will transition to becoming the firm's chair, retaining a seat on its executive committee. [Big Law Business] * Sullivan & Cromwell is stepping up its digital security practice with a major hire. Earlier this week, the firm announced that Nicole Friedlander, who previously worked as co-chief of the complex frauds and online crime unit for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, would join the firm as special counsel. [DealBook / New York Times] * Not only is New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman breathing antitrust accusations down EpiPen-maker Mylan Pharmaceutical's neck, but now a proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against the company with allegations that its "unconscionable ... price gouging" violated Ohio's consumer protection laws. [Reuters]
Morning Docket: 09.07.16
* Bill Cosby will face trial in June for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania woman, and now his lawyers claim her attorney, Gloria Allred, trampled upon his civil rights in a "campaign ... buil[t] on racial bias and prejudice that can pollute the court of public opinion." [NBC News] * As we mentioned yesterday, Peter Kalis -- the man who's served as chair of K&L Gates for about two decades -- will not seek re-election to his post, and everyone is wondering who will succeed him. According to a recently departed partner, "[t]hey don't have enough groomed for top-level management." Uh oh! We'll have more on this. [Law.com] * Yet another Biglaw firm is losing a longtime managing partner. Mark Silow of Fox Rothschild will step down from his position in April 2017, after 13 years in leadership. He'll be replaced by Mark Morris as managing partner, but will transition to becoming the firm's chair, retaining a seat on its executive committee. [Big Law Business] * Sullivan & Cromwell is stepping up its digital security practice with a major hire. Earlier this week, the firm announced that Nicole Friedlander, who previously worked as co-chief of the complex frauds and online crime unit for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, would join the firm as special counsel. [DealBook / New York Times] * Not only is New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman breathing antitrust accusations down EpiPen-maker Mylan Pharmaceutical's neck, but now a proposed class-action lawsuit has been filed against the company with allegations that its "unconscionable ... price gouging" violated Ohio's consumer protection laws. [Reuters]
Double Jeopardy? Gender Bias Against Women of Color In The Legal Profession
A new report from the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) highlights the opportunity gaps faced by women of color.
The Law Firm’s Guide To Trust Accounting And Three-Way Reconciliation
Proper trust accounting and three-way reconciliation are essential for protecting client funds and avoiding serious compliance risks. In this guide, we break down these critical processes and show how legal-specific software can help your firm stay accurate, efficient, and audit-ready.
Implicit Bias: The Silent Killer Of Diversity In The Legal Profession
Unconscious racial bias is a major problem within the legal profession. What can lawyers and law firms do about it?