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How to Be a Great Mentor to Associate Attorneys
November 01, 2016
Mentorship is a key element of associate engagement and retention. While most law firms have formal and informal mentoring programs, not all firms give explicit instructions on how to be a good mentor to junior attorneys. Here are some tips that can prepare you to be a great mentor to the associates at your firm.
On the Move
November 01, 2016
Burr & Forman LLP has opened an office in Wilmington, DE. Rick Robinson, who is joining the firm as a partner in the firm's Creditors' Rights and…
Case Notes
November 01, 2016
Landlord's Self-Proclamation of Tenant's Breach Costs It Big
Restrictive Covenants and Whistleblowing
November 01, 2016
<b><i>Warning from the SEC</b></i><p>In two recent orders, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) signaled that it is paying particular attention to attempts by companies to prevent former employees from whistleblowing through restrictive covenants contained in severance agreements.
Increase of IP Cyberthefts on the Horizon, and Many Unprepared
October 31, 2016
Though cybertheft of intellectual property is predicted to dramatically increase over the next 12 months, a significant portion of companies has yet to fully secure their IP assets, according to a survey released by Deloitte Cyber Risk Services.
IP News
October 31, 2016
Fed. Cir.: Patent Application Provided Sufficient Written Description to Provide Priority Date<br>Fed Cir: Patent Trial Appeals Board's Decision on Assignor Estoppel is Not Reviewable<br>Fed. Cir.: Automatic Method for Lip Synchronization and Facial Expressions of Animated Characters is Patentable Subject Matter
Photo Agency's Suit Against <i>Oh No They Didn't!</i> At Ninth Circuit
October 31, 2016
A photo agency that sued the owner of online tabloid Oh No They Didn't! for copyright infringement is hoping to reverse a ruling that threw out its case, prompting Pinterest and others to weigh in and argue that reviving the case could erode legal protections afforded to Internet service providers.
Plaintiffs Lawyers May Struggle to Cash In on Pay Equity Suits
October 24, 2016
Gender pay equity claims are poised to be the next big thing as new legislation sweeps the country, but lawyers in the practice say the legal difficulties and costly nature of the class-action cases may limit their use.
Professional Services Firms Increasingly a Target of Pay Equity Suits
October 24, 2016
As toughened pay equity legislation makes its way across the country and more women speak out about pay inequity, a growing number of lawsuits are starting to creep into the professional services realm. But they come with significant challenges.
A Big Law 'Ethical Hacker' on Preventing Cyberattacks
October 24, 2016
Seyfarth Shaw partner Richard Lutkus says he helps clients by thinking like a hacker.

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