Employment
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LEGAL PROFESSION
Lawyers take to the streets in Delhi strike action
Lawyers who took to the streets of Delhi supported by 1.7 million nationally as profession demands budget allocation for lawyers' welfare.
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CAREERS
NZ increased in-house roles due to 'more fulfilling career'
In-house lawyers now make up one-quarter of the New Zealand legal profession, consistent with global trends.
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APPOINTMENTS
Around the house
IHG general counsel checks into new post and the deputy upgrades, while other firms see their general counsel retire into leisure.
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LABOUR DISCRIMINATION
Oracle in a watchdog fight
Oracle accuses government labour watchdog of 'secret' pact with plaintiffs' attorneys, and says existing claims 'doomed to fail.'
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WELLNESS
Art for law's sake
Reed Smith's firmwide 'arts for wellness' month promotes emotional and physical benefits of art, and part of signing the ABA wellbeing pledge.
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APPOINTMENTS
Around the house
Royal Academy sees new general counsel work his art, while Michigan State University fires theirs in a fourth change within a year.
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NETWORKING
New dawn awaits for women in-house group
Women in-house counsel group SunLaw seeking new leadership team as the founders announce they will transition out of their leadership roles.
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TRAINING
A&O launches training contract in Belfast
New contract gives flexibility and offers graduates compelling prospects say A&O training leaders.
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DIVERSITY
Former ABA president launches diversity institute
Hilarie Bass to work with companies to promote more women to senior leadership and power.
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APPOINTMENTS
Around the house
In fallout from Ripple, R3 reorganises after departure of general counsel, while promotions and moves abound in active week around the house.
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DIVERSITY
Male, pale and stale complaint from general counsel
170 GC's open letter to law firms demands improved diversity or risk business, flags 'largely male and largely white' partner promotions.
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MENTAL HEALTH
Mental health chief calls on firms to 'stamp out' bullying and harassment
Rise in stress levels sees biggest rise in bullying and harassment at law firms, while women and younger lawyers the majority callers.
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DISCRIMINATION
Greenspoon Marder accused of racial bias
Korean-American lawyer who joined Greenspoon as part of 2016 merger alleges bias followed a decades-long pattern at his prior firm.
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APPOINTMENTS
Around the house
A capital idea as associate general counsel takes data privacy skills to outside counsel, while Skyscanner clo takes time to consider next move.
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LEGAL OUTLOOK
In-house set for growth in Australia
Australian companies predicted to reduce outsourcing legal work and demand more relevant industry experience, according to new report.
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