Jail and prison staff need a clear understanding of evolving law—including inmate health law and emerging COVID-19 policies. In a webinar hosted by the American Jail Association and sponsored by LexisNexis® , Professor Margo Schlanger, JD, shared important...
Reducing the risk of inmate litigation Jail and prison staff need a clear understanding of evolving law—including inmate civil rights, inmate health, and case law. In a 2021 webinar hosted by the American Jail Association and sponsored by LexisNexis®...
Over the last year, law firms of all sizes, from the largest in the world to small and midsize firms, have pursued funding from multiple rounds of the Payment Protection Program (PPP) . For some, the PPP loans they received were insurance for rough patches that...
We all know that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to a historic increase in filings for unemployment benefits. But those are not the only employment-related claims that have risen during the pandemic. Workplace lawsuits are also on the rise. As a result of the unique...
During the past few economic downturns, one of the most common refrains has been the expected boom of corporate and individual bankruptcies. The downturn brought about by COVID-19 was no exception. If we were to use news headlines as our barometer, predictions...
Faced with continued economic uncertainty and the expiration of the federal Paycheck Protection Program for those fortunate to secure forgivable loans, many small businesses are still struggling to cover one of their largest fixed costs: rent. Business owners...
The short life of the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been all about speed. As the COVID-19 pandemic paralyzed the economy in March 2020, the federal government hurriedly created the PPP loan program to rescue small businesses...
If you’re a solo or small firm attorney, you know that networking in the legal profession is key when it comes to securing new clients. Unfortunately, as we learned with the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person interactions aren’t always an option. But even...
After working from home for months, trying to stay healthy and curb the spread of COVID-19, law firm leaders have begun determining how and when to safely transition their workforce back to the office. Now that states are beginning to lift mandatory closure orders...
Small and midsize law firms have overwhelmingly pursued funding from the $660 billion Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which provides forgivable loans to help businesses avoid laying off workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic downturn. It also...
If you’re a law firm leader seeking to expand your firm’s practice areas, you’re not alone. Many firms are in the same boat and may be seeking other practice areas that present growth opportunities. An economic downturn, combined with a retail...
Do You Want To Broaden Your Practice Specialization? Legal practice is fluid. As the law adapts to social and political changes, so must legal professionals. No law firm is exempt from the impact of these changes, and to be successful, firms must be ready to...
The Changing Legal Landscape At least in the short term, it’s clear that the Coronavirus pandemic is reshaping the legal industry. But it’s not all bad news. Data has revealed that while activity in some practice areas is slowing, other practice areas...
Mentoring relationships have existed for as long as law firms have had attorneys with different legal experience levels. While formal mentoring programs are a relatively new development in the legal industry, informal mentoring dates back to the first time a law...
Internal communications is a vital part of any law firm’s communications strategy—a fact that becomes all-the-more apparent during emergencies. How you communicate and act in times of crisis can define your reputation and shape your firm’s brand...