In a move that recognizes the importance of work-life balance, one firm has made the decision permanent to offer reduced hours for reduced pay, following the success of a pilot program. This step is seen as a culmination of a changing industry mindset favoring enhanced employee flexibility. More about this decision can be found on LegalCheek.
Meanwhile, unfazed by sanctions, lawyer Alina Habba persists in her unique approach to the legal profession, creating ripples in the industry. More about Alina’s story can be accessed here.
In regulatory news, an offer from a company dealing in counterfeit currency to introduce new regulations for such practices has been summarily rejected. The insights into this latest development in finance law can be gotten from Law360.
The legal profession has also been touched by the global economic crisis with a spate of layoffs occurring over the past year. Reflecting over these events, American Lawyer provides a comprehensive review.
For those considering a more unconventional career path in law, Law.com has released its ranking of “go-to” law schools. The list and additional information can be found here.
Southwest Airlines experienced a damaging situation over the holidays, and it responded by agreeing to a hefty financial penalty. The entire report about this incident can be found on Reuters.
The legal industry and the tech world collide in a high-stakes battle involving a legal typographer and issues related to artificial intelligence. Read about this fascinating case at Bloomberg Law News.