In a somewhat controversial move, one major law firm made headlines recently when it decided to use raises as a way to encourage some employees to leave. The salary increase, presented in a way that it looked more like a boot, sparked conversations about innovation in talent management practices across the legal industry.
In other news, a school in Florida sought and obtained permission to read a book by a black author, an occurrence that has stirred comments about the state of ethnic diversity in educational content in some areas of the United States.
On a more positive note, global law firm Hogan Lovells had a milestone year in financial performance. Their record-breaking annual revenue was publicly lauded, which sparked off discussions on factors that contribute to the financial success of law firms. You can read more about their achievement.
Interestingly, a legal case brought into the limelight the potential pitfalls of legal practitioners being loose-lipped on social media. After losing a case over what were regarded as ‘mean’ tweets, a lawyer learned a hard lesson about exercising restraint when discussing sensitive matters online. The full story can be found here.
Lastly, it appears that going the extra mile can sometimes literally save you a considerable amount of money. On a lighter note, a lawyer managed to save a hefty sum of $450K by choosing to take a longer drive. More details on this unexpected saving can be found here.