Bosses free to fire for medical pot use

Medical marijuana users may have to choose between smoking their pot and keeping their jobs. In a 5-2 decision, the California Supreme Court backed RagingWire Telecommunications Inc. in its firing of plaintiff Gary Ross, denying him relief despite the state's Compassionate Use Act of 1996.

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10 survival tips for new associates

You studied hard in law school, successfully navigated a summer program or externship and passed the bar exam. But how do new associates survive as lawyers in the "real world"?

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At firms with ‘no jerks’ rules, abusive attorneys need not apply

When a prominent attorney walked into the reception area of a major law firm for an in-person interview, he was certain his lucrative practice and experience at a top tier law school would ensure him a position as a partner in the firm. Impatient with his 10-minute wait, he began pestering the receptionist, insulting her and even calling her names under his breath.

The partners in charge of hiring at the firm arrived, and proceeded with the interview. It seemed likely that the attorney would be offered a position at the firm, until the receptionist detailed her encounter with him to the hiring partners.

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Advice for the lawlorn: Should I stay or should I go?

Q: I just finished my first year at a very large firm in New York. The partner that I primarily worked for left to go to a smaller, but still AmLaw 100, firm from which I received an offer. The firm I'm at now is "ranked" higher, but I will probably get a little more experience at the other firm. What should I do, stay at the bigger firm or move with the partner?

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Law school seemed like a good idea at the time. How to plan the rest

It’s a time-honored tradition: going to law school to “keep your options open.” But as many law students come to know all too soon, identifying what those options are and how to pursue them successfully can prove to be a challenge both in law school as well as after several years of practice.

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A new battleground

Congress' swift reaction to reverse a recent pay discrimination decision by the U.S. Supreme Court and a legislative effort to eliminate caps on damages in workplace bias suits signal a major change in the political landscape for employers, and more compromising by them than in at least a decade, agree counsel for employers and employees.

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AmLaw Associates Survey

It's recruiting time again. Despite the frenzy and forced bonhomie, the process will yield new associates bound for quick exits. Is there a better way to restock the talent pools?

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Summer Associates

Competition is fierce on both sides when it comes to summer law internships in South Florida.

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Special Report: Retention & Recruitment

In an effort to maintain a competitive edge and with increasing pressure from corporate clients, firms more than ever need to demonstrate their commitment to diversity by providing opportunities for employment and promotion of diverse lawyers.

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Thompson & Knight bumps base for first- and second-year associates

Thompson & Knight associates got some welcome news as the firm announced it would join a number of other large Texas-based firms and raise associate base salaries. Effective Aug. 1, first-year associates in Thompson & Knight's domestic offices will be paid a base salary of $160,000 and second-year associates will earn $170,000.

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