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Germany passes law requiring corporate due diligence human rights, environment

JURIST

The German Parliament passed a law on Friday requiring large and medium-sized businesses to do their due diligence in combating human rights violations along their supply chain. The coalition asked the German Parliament to apply the UN Guiding Principles consistently and ensure proactive due diligence obligation cover the full supply chain.

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Making the Transition from Diligent Law Firm Associate to Rainmaking Partner

Attorney at Work

The post Making the Transition from Diligent Law Firm Associate to Rainmaking Partner appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers. Jay Harrington | The leap from law firm associate to partner means evolving from a "doer" to a "doer-seller."

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World Economic Forum urges corporate action to eradicate forced labor

JURIST

Vulnerable groups, particularly migrant workers, face disproportionate impacts from this exploitation, encountering heightened risks due to insufficient legal protections, discrimination, and language barriers. According to the WEF, addressing forced labor is an ethical obligation and presents tangible benefits for companies.

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Crafting The Next-Gen Legal Community With Robert Hanna

Above The Law

In Season 9, Episode 5 of “Notes to My (Legal) Self,” I had the privilege of sitting down with Robert Hanna, a passionate advocate for legal talent solutions and community building in the age of AI. Watch the full conversation here: Crafting The Next-Gen Legal Community. Enhanced Networking. Career Pathing Tools.

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The New Way of Conducting Patent Research: Proven Strategies For Efficient Due Diligence

Speaker: Andrew Klein and Jennifer Vandenplas

Patent due diligence processes take too long. Join us to hear best practices in researching and producing thorough patent due diligence reports. Register now and start mastering patent due diligence like a pro! There are better methods!

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Legal Staffing Lessons for Today’s Marketplace

Attorney at Work

Contract attorneys have made it possible for legal organizations to level up their teams’ expertise without increasing headcount. . Now, law firms and legal departments that incorporated solutions such as contract staffing during the past 18 months are looking toward strengthening their organizations for the future.

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How Attorneys Can Use Legal Data for Legal Recruiting

Attorney at Work

Legal recruiting is an important business development tool for law firms looking to expand their client roster, build up their practice areas, and open offices in new locations. In this second article, let’s discuss how firms can use litigation data to make their legal recruiting a more successful and profitable endeavor.

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Buyer’s Guide for Contract Lifecycle Management Software

Legal operations are no exception to this need for expediency. As such, organizations considering CLM software need to diligently review CLM software offerings to find the solution that best fits their specific needs.