Being An Employee In The Age Of Trump: A Guide To Keeping Your Head And Your Job In Times Of Transition
Pointers from employment lawyer Beth Robinson about working in government during an age of uncertainty.
In What State Do Courthouse Janitors Make More Money Than Prosecutors?
Which state is allowing entry-level government attorneys to live in squalor?
Learning After Law School
Once you’ve got your law degree, how do you keep your professional skills up to date? Share your perspective in this brief survey, and you may be eligible to win a $250 gift card.
Nationwide Layoff Watch: The Connecticut State Judiciary
Layoffs at law firms have slowed to a trickle (although we still hear the occasional rumor; email us with your tips). In the public sector, however, layoffs continue — and may even accelerate, as state governments and the federal government grapple with contentious budget issues. Today brings word of major layoffs in Connecticut. In a […]
Inside Straight: Be An In-House Hero: Escheat Audits!
It’s not just the federal government that’s desperate for money. The states are, too. One way that states are looking to fill their coffers is by auditing unclaimed property on companies’ books — so-called “escheat audits.” This isn’t the world’s sexiest topic, but an in-house lawyer might serve a valuable purpose by double-checking corporate escheat […]