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NLR 2011 Law Student Writing Competition

The National Law Review would like to remind you of the Winter Law Student Writing Contest deadline is November 21st! The National Law Review (NLR) consolidates practice-oriented legal analysis from a variety of sources for easy access by lawyers, paralegals, law students, business executives, insurance professionals, accountants, compliance officers, human resource managers, and other professionals who wish …

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NLR 2011 Law Student Writing Competition

The National Law Review would like to remind you of the Winter Law Student Writing Contest deadline is November 21st! The National Law Review (NLR) consolidates practice-oriented legal analysis from a variety of sources for easy access by lawyers, paralegals, law students, business executives, insurance professionals, accountants, compliance officers, human resource managers, and other professionals who wish …

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NLR 2011 Law Student Writing Competition

The National Law Review is wants to remind you the Deadline for Submission is October 17! The National Law Review (NLR) consolidates practice-oriented legal analysis from a variety of sources for easy access by lawyers, paralegals, law students, business executives, insurance professionals, accountants, compliance officers, human resource managers, and other professionals who wish to better …

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NLR 2011 Law Student Writing Competition

The National Law Review is pleased to announce the commencement of the Winter Law Student Writing Contest: The National Law Review (NLR) consolidates practice-oriented legal analysis from a variety of sources for easy access by lawyers, paralegals, law students, business executives, insurance professionals, accountants, compliance officers, human resource managers, and other professionals who wish to better …

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Mind the Gap: Reducing the Sponsorship Gap Between Men and Women in the Workplace

Recently posted in the National Law Review an interesting  article by Brande Stellings of Catalyst Inc. regarding how a mentor differs from a sponsor and compensation that women face and the gaps in career advancement and compensation that women face While recently moderating a panel on mentors and sponsors in the workplace, I was struck when one of the panelists, a …

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Diversity and Its Impact on the Legal Profession

Recently posted in the National Law Review an article by Jon Minners of Vault Inc. regarding the importance of diversity in law firms: “Diversity is a very critical element of our society,” said Robert J. Grey, Jr.—a partner at law firm Hunton & Williams—during a keynote speech at the 6th Annual Vault/MCCA Legal Diversity Career Fair, held on Friday, July 29, 2011 …

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US Labor Department considers development of data tool to combat pay discrimination

Posted in the National Law Review on August 14, 2011 an article by U.S. Department of Labor regarding is considering the development of a new data tool to collect information on salaries, wages and other benefits paid to employees of federal contractors and subcontractors. Public invited to comment during early stage of development WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of …

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Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs): Not Just a “Standard Form.”

James M. Singer of Pepper Hamilton LLP is the featured guest blogger this week at the National Law Review.  James provides some great reminders about NDA’s Non-Disclosure Agreements.  Many business transactions start with a nondisclosure agreement (NDA).  Often, one of the first deal points to be negotiated is whose “form” NDA will controls.  However, it’s …

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Law Firms’ Diversity Progress Stalls in Recession

The National Law Review’s Business of Law guest blogger this week is Vera Djordjevich of Vault Inc. Vera describes the findings of a recent Vault / MCCA Minority Corporate Counsel Association  survey which show  how law firm’s efforts to diversify have slowed down dramatically during these challenging economic times.  Read On:       Law firms had been …

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National Law Review’s Student Legal Writing Contest – October is Health Care Month!

Alert the Media!  The National Law Review is offering law students the opportunity to publish their work in the months of October & November. No entry fee is required. Entries will be judged and the top two articles chosen will be featured in the NLR monthly magazine prominently displayed on the NLR home page. Up to …

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