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Resignations are uncomfortable, awkward, and an experience we would otherwise prefer to avoid. Still, if and when the time comes, we hope that they go as smoothly and quickly as
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Job seekers will agree that one piece of advice they often receive is to “network, network, network.” But in the midst of a job search (and, let’s face it, multiple
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Over the last 20 years, the legal landscape has changed dramatically. We have seen an increase in international law firms, spurred by globalization and mergers across continents. New law firm
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We’ve heard it many times over: the legal job market is changing and lawyers are facing ever more competition for coveted spots. Despite these new challenges, legal professionals can take
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If you’re a legal professional on the move, or simply considering your options, have you considered working with a recruiter? Whether you are a lawyer, legal assistant, paralegal, or law
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By Kali Hays Law360, New York (January 26, 2016, 3:28 PM ET) — New York litigation funding firm Burford Capital LLC is putting $45 million behind the litigation efforts of a
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