Wednesday, May 30, 2007

The shift in necessity

Check out Mike Dillon's blog entry regarding the role of in-house counsel and the future of big law firms. Instead of rushing off to the mega firm every time you encounter an issue you're not familiar with, try a different approach. His point: lean on fellow corporate counsel for advice and use the ACC resources readily available to you at ACC Online. These two simple solutions can save you time and money.

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Billboard Draws Negative Attention

It's bad enough that the divorce rate in this country is over 50%, now we're joking about it? Check out this article which discusses the billboard that proclaimed, "Life's short. Get a Divorce," hung by a law firm in Chicago. The billboard drew many complaints and was ripped down. Stay tuned for the pending legal action against the city workers who did so.

Wednesday, May 09, 2007

Associate Salary Increases Still an Issue

I was glad to see this article on law.com today. The author, Zusha Elinson of The Recorder, mentions our very own Susan Hackett and her concerns about these salary increases and their lack of consideration for the corporate client.