Rocket Matter

DECEMBER 12, 2023

If you’re a busy lawyer (is there any other kind?), The nature of legal work often involves tracking billable (and non-billable) hours, keeping clients satisfied, and staying compliant with industry regulations. in 2022), it’s the right time to look at your current rates and see if you’re charging enough to remain profitable.

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The Fashion Law

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The fashion industry has a well-documented history of unsustainable practices , including intensive and excessive production and textile waste, lack of transparency, and poor labor conditions. Both businesses have an environmental mission and use creative ways to educate consumers about the climate crisis. A focus on students.

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Patently O

JANUARY 12, 2023

In my book, The Genome Defense: Inside the Epic Legal Battle Over Who Owns Your DNA (New York: Algonquin, 2021), I discuss the Myriad case at length, focusing on its implications for human health and access to care. I have previously discussed these concerns here. from viruses and bacteria) will be patented by non-U.S. PERA and U.S.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 11, 2023

He also operates a successful consulting practice that provides guidance to corporate legal departments and law firms. I write for the blog and speak on different panels, as well as all of the administrative things that come with running a small team and an association that has a global footprint. What do I do on a daily basis?

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Foley Hoag LLP

MARCH 11, 2022

On February 3, Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Slave-Free Business Certification Act of 2022. Pursuant to the legislation, covered business enterprises would be required to conduct independent audits of their “direct” supply chains to determine if they involve forced labor.

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 6, 2022

A dozen business development professionals talk about the innovative ways their firms have strengthened relationships and created deeper ties. Businesses around the world continue to feel the pandemic’s impact in countless ways. Turmoil forces us to think differently as humans and as organizations. Anticipating Changing Needs.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 1, 2021

The usual business objectives of any start-up—of securing client relationships, achieving commercial targets whilst managing finances, and fundraising—were all exponentially compounded this year. Determined with a can-do attitude. How is telework/quarantine going for you? How did you become involved in legal tech?

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The Process Street

JULY 30, 2021

The primary function of a business is to generate revenue, after all; if your company doesn’t have revenue, your Green initiatives are kind of a moot point. It’s only through the commitment, performance, and efforts of your employees that you can effectively adopt environmentally aware practices.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

DECEMBER 2, 2022

and global climate litigation movement. In In re Greenpeace Southeast Asia and Others , the Philippines Human Rights Commission found that Carbon Majors (i.e. The case may also be understood as forming part of a broader U.S. Cities, counties, and states across the U.S.

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

MARCH 16, 2022

tonnes of CO 2 equivalent, far below the global average of 7 tonnes. In its revised NDC, Nigeria has recommitted to its unconditional contribution of 20% below business as usual by 2030 and increased its conditional contribution from 45% to 47% below business as usual by 2030, provided that sufficient international support is assured.

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Foley Hoag LLP

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Far from being an academic concept, “data ethics” presents a model for data management with real practical implications for organizations. (I Whether your organization adopts a compliance or governance model may have as much to do with how regulated your industry is as it does with how mature, or how large, the organization is.

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LawTechnologyToday

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The intellectual property (IP) industry is growing, as is the need to manage the huge volume of deadlines associated with protecting IP. Interestingly, IP practice tends to encompass areas of practice that substantially differ from each other. Ease-of-Use and Training.

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The Process Street

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Imagine transforming the often-daunting world of employee onboarding into an engaging, human-centric experience. Podcast Intro Erin Rice Welcome to the Employee Onboarding Podcast, where we unpack great onboarding ideas and best practices from the world’s top HR practitioners and thought leaders. Leigh Henderson Right?

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The Process Street

JANUARY 29, 2021

This is because it’s well known that investing in a new customer is 5-25x more expensive than retaining existing ones – as expressed by the Harvard Business Review. How to build effective customer success operations for your business in 4 steps. Are you focused on the business-to-customer relationship?

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Conflict of Laws

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Fighting poverty and other global ills, improving health and education, reducing inequality and boosting economic growth while combating climate change are the themes of this agenda, also referred to as a “contract for the future of the world”. Gülüm Bayraktaro?

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The Process Street

JULY 21, 2021

Providing a top-notch customer service allows your business to recoup customer acquisition costs and cultivate a loyal following. Like Bain & Company, we at Process Street think it’s vital to get your customer service operations right. With that said, let’s jump to it and get your customer service model right!

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Prior to joining the Sabin Center, Carolina was a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Oklahoma, College of Law, where she has taught several courses on international law, including International Commercial and Investment Arbitration, International Business Transactions, Comparative Law, European Union Law, and International Energy Law.

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Foley Hoag LLP

MARCH 17, 2022

imposes sanctions on human rights violators and senior Russian defense officials. added certain human rights violators and senior Russian defense officials to the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (“SDN”) List. Magnitsky Act Human Rights Violations Designations. Key Takeaways: U.S.,

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The Process Street

JANUARY 14, 2021

Widespread business changes, caused by COVID-19, have affected global trade and supply chains significantly. Hundreds and thousands of businesses around the world are having to navigate newly implemented no-contact policies for the safety of both themselves and their clients. Prevent and reduce infection rates.

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The Process Street

APRIL 19, 2022

Companies in the top quartile for gender diversity are 15 percent more likely to have financial returns above their respective national industry medians.” – McKinsey , Why diversity matters. From a business perspective, there are no two ways about it: Diversity is essential for success. Diversity Hiring Process. For the better.

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Fordham Law News

MARCH 28, 2021

3] ATT poses a major threat to Facebook’s business, and Facebook has retaliated against Apple through marketing campaigns in attempts to stop the feature’s implementation. [4]. Apple’s Position – Privacy is a Fundamental Human Right. we believe privacy is a fundamental human right.” [20].

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SimplyLawJobs

JUNE 10, 2021

Stephan Werthauer is a Senior Consultant/Trainee Solicitor at D2 Legal Technology, a global legal data consulting firm. We recently caught up with Stephan to find out insights on working within the legal technology industry, what he does on an average day, and his advice for those wanting to take a similar career path.

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The Process Street

AUGUST 1, 2022

Since dealing with people working from different locations can be challenging, business leaders are aggressively looking for creative ways – including VR – to make communication and interaction among remote teams seamless. VR can be successfully implemented with other remote/hybrid work best practices.

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Fordham Law News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Illumina”), a global genetic testing company, acquired GRAIL LLC (“Grail”), a healthcare start-up that develops early cancer detection tests based on sequencing technologies. [1] In 2021, Illumina, Inc. 1] Illumina formerly owned and has since retailed a minority interest in Grail. [2] US: Illumina’s Win Over the FTC.

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LegalTalkNetwork

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

From ABA President-Elect Judy Perry Martinez updating us on gun violence, lawyer wellness, and legal education to author Bill Burnett sharing his wisdom on “Designing Your Life” as well as detailed discussions on jury selection, socio-economic bias in the courts, ABA Blueprint, gatherings of federal judges, human trafficking, Tinker v.

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The Process Street

APRIL 9, 2021

In 2019, Airbnb hosted 272 million bookings globally. And, in 2020, despite a global pandemic restricting travel, Airbnb suffered relatively minimal losses of only 22%. 2020 was also the year Airbnb decided to go IPO, despite the global pandemic, a significant drop in revenue, and global travel restrictions.

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Foley Hoag LLP

MARCH 7, 2022

sanctions to new industries. Sanctions Target Russian Elites, Disinformation Outlets, and Defense Industry. Without access to SWIFT, these Russian banks are effectively cut off from participating in the global economy. On March 2, 2022, the Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) of the U.S. Export Controls Update.

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Foley Hoag LLP

AUGUST 10, 2021

Forced labor in the seafood industry has been an area of increased CBP focus. CBP Acting Commissioner Troy Miller stated, “CBP will continue to stand up against these vessels’ abusive labor practices by preventing the introduction of their unethically-harvested seafood into the U.S. 12 (December 31, 2020).

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ClimateChange-ClimateLaw

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The Second Circuit agreed with the district court that the plaintiff lacked standing because he failed to allege an injury in fact since he “never explained why he had any legal right to have the document distributed.” The Osage Nation controlled the land’s mineral rights. Williams , No. 20-127 (2d Cir.

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Conflict of Laws

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Ayer Chair in Business Law and Martin Luther King Jr. Willful Practice of Long-arm Jurisdiction and its Perils.” domestic laws on extraterritorial non-US persons or entities, and wantonly penalizing or threatening foreign companies by exploiting their reliance on dollar-denominated businesses, the U.S. market or U.S.

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The Process Street

DECEMBER 9, 2020

2/3 of HR managers agree that Human Resources is undergoing a digital transformation. The challenge to find the right HR tools for you and your team, to build your ultimate HR toolkit. Your HR toolkit is a set of tools that aid HR-related functions, and it’ll be specialized for you and your business.

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The Process Street

MAY 5, 2021

According to Bain & Company , businesses that invest time and effort to optimize their customer experience (CX) flows, experience above-market revenue growth between 4-8%. Each touchpoint presents important decisions to be made, and these decisions will ultimately influence the success of your business. Let’s jump to it!

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Foley Hoag LLP

APRIL 5, 2023

Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) own shipment reviews before industry sees a more predictable and stable enforcement regime. Moreover, the prevailing enforcement strategy and industry guidance on complying with the UFLPA is scant in explaining how companies can satisfactorily clear this high bar. China policy.

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The Process Street

JULY 26, 2021

Customer experience is a key brand differentiator, and getting it right can determine the difference between success and failure. You see, these companies failed to adapt and respond to industry changes. One major industry change to note is the advancement of technology in business. This means your product too.

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Foley Hoag LLP

JANUARY 28, 2022

If passed and signed into law, the Act would create significant reporting requirements related to environmental sustainability, social development (in particular worker rights), and ethical business (ESG) standards for retailers and manufacturers. Supply chain liability disclosure and reduction targets. Enforcement.

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Foley Hoag LLP

MARCH 15, 2022

includes import prohibitions on fish, seafood, and preparations thereof, alcoholic beverages, and non-industrial diamonds from Russia, as well as export restrictions on luxury goods from the U.S. sanctions and export control regulations should contact a member of Foley Hoag’s Trade Sanctions & Export Controls practice.

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The Process Street

DECEMBER 23, 2020

I’d say we’ve all heard of the metaphor of the “glass ceiling”, right? Despite the advancements made in women’s rights since the 1980s, the metaphor of the glass ceiling is still very much valid today. Fortunately, we appear to be moving in the right direction when it comes to inclusivity in the workplace. ” – U.S.

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