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Groundhog Day And The Spanish Inquisition: On Cultural Literacy As A Legal Skill
When a longtime client approved a tongue-in-cheek "Spanish Inquisition" line item with the perfect Monty Python callback, it became one of the most satisfying exchanges in a legal career. But not every cultural reference lands—some require awkward explanations that kill the joke entirely, raising the question of when shared references signal rapport and when they simply fall flat.
United States Law Practice
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Jones Walker
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Vanessa Torres Appears On “The LMA Perspective,” A Podcast From The Legal Marketing Association Focused On Trends, Leadership, And Business Development In The Legal Industry
Lowenstein's Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer Vanessa Torres discusses the transformation of law firm business development professionals into strategic growth drivers. She shares insights on leveraging technology, data analytics, and relationship-building to execute ambitious firm expansion plans over the next 3-5 years.
United States Law Practice
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Lowenstein Sandler
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Neurodivergence In The Workplace: A Growing Reality For Employers
Recently, I spoke to a friend of mine who serves as in-house employment counsel for a research facility. As in-house counsel, attorneys have to weigh overall company interests against human resource (HR) considerations, along with potential legal risks. However, a shift in the understanding and perception of “neurodiversity” has brought another consideration to the forefront. Like my friend’s employer, HR departments across the country are now being called to evaluate their internal functions to determine whether they are equipped to support and accommodate neurodivergent employees and, importantly, remain compliant.
United States Employment
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Reavis Page Jump LLP
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Building Workforce Resilience At A Public Utility Agency
A Southern California public agency engaged MGO to conduct an independent assessment of its succession planning practices after identifying talent acquisition, retention, and workforce continuity as key organizational risks. The evaluation examined governance structures, departmental implementation, and HR processes to identify opportunities for strengthening long-term workforce planning and leadership development across the organization.
United States Employment
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MGO CPA LLP
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Building Workforce Resilience At A Public Utility Agency
A Southern California public agency engaged MGO to conduct an independent assessment of its succession planning practices after identifying talent acquisition, retention, and workforce continuity as key organizational risks. The evaluation examined governance structures, departmental implementation, and HR processes to identify opportunities for strengthening long-term workforce planning and leadership development across the organization.
United States Employment
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MGO CPA LLP
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DOL Brings PERM Into The Age Of The Internet: Proposed Updates To The PERM Process
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced plans to modernize the PERM program's labor market test, which hasn't been updated since 2004 and still relies on outdated recruitment methods like newspaper and radio advertisements. The proposed changes will update minimum recruitment requirements to reflect internet-based job searches, strengthen rules around layoffs, and enhance non-discrimination compliance requirements for employers seeking to hire foreign workers for permanent positions.
United States Immigration
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Barnes & Thornburg LLP
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An Interview With Brian Butler, AI And The Legal Practice (Podcast)
How is artificial intelligence reshaping the legal profession, and what does it mean for law firms trying to balance innovation with client service and firm culture? Bond litigation attorney Brian Butler joins host Kim Wolf Price to explore the accelerating impact of AI on legal practice, from evolving client expectations to talent management and traditional business models.
United States Law Practice
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Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC
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