It’s safe to say that few in the legal profession were sorry to see 2009 end. This was a year that was marked by one of the worst recessions in recent history, also dubbed the “Great Recession.” Now that the dust has settled, everyone is anxiously awaiting to see what 2010 will bring. Most analysts and experts seem to agree that the worst is over. Yet, the economy has been left devastated, and the recovery promises to be a long one. more >>
As we are nearing the end of 2009, one of the toughest economic times of our generation, one would hope to see lessons learned on the eve of a new year. One thing remains clear: greed is far from dead. It is alive and kicking. So who will be squeezed as we enter 2010? more >>
The lure of going in-house for many recent law graduates is as strong as ever. The number of recent graduates looking for in-house positions seems to have grown exponentially in the last year. Recent graduates cite various reasons from wanting to go in-house, ranging from an interest in business to disillusionment with the law firm practice. Whatever the motivation for going in-house, for most attorneys with five years or less of experience, that dream is unlikely to become reality. See some of the reasons why. more >>
Chadbourne & Park has been on an aggressive path to recruit high level IP talent, primarily from top notch in-house legal departments. Today, the firm announced in a press release its fourth high-profile in-house intellectual property counsel hire. What is leading the firm’s dramatic expansion of its IP practice group? more >>
InsideCounsel examines the fate of in-house counsels in this challenging economy as many companies are cutting attorneys loose and expecting the remaining legal staff to do more with less. InsideCounsel takes a look at in-house layoff woes, how legal departments are accomplishing more with less and signs that yes—the worst may truly be over. more >>
While the number of layoffs may be stabilizing, thousands of in-house attorneys are still hitting the proverbial pavement. What are their options? Let's take a look at law firms, companies, the government, and public service organizations and see what the opportunities and challenges are. more >>
While experts are pointing to signs of a possible economic recovery in 2010, they are nevertheless anticipating hiring to lag far behind. more >>
