Dr. Patricia DravesPatricia Draves has been named president of Monmouth College. She served as president of Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa. Draves holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts and doctorate in chemistry from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. #PATRICIA #DRAVES #Diverse #Issues #Higher #Education
26 April 2024 Osborne Clarke To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. HM Treasury policy note on delaying payments processing and draft amending regulations On 12 March 2024, HM Treasury published a near-final version of the Payment Services (Amendment) Regulations 2024, which aim…
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. Justice is working tirelessly to prosecute hate crimes. White supremacy, antisemitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, transphobia, hate-fueled violence has no place in our country, period. — Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke, leader of the Justice Department’s civil rights division, in comments given during her commencement speech…
Transformation in Legal goes beyond mere buzzword status — it represents a critical lifeline for maintaining relevance and enhancing efficiency. Yet, despite widespread recognition of its importance, many legal operations teams struggle to translate this concept into practice. From sweeping, organization-wide overhauls (“Big T”) to subtle, gradual enhancements (“little t”), the journey of transformation is…
The initiative to ease employment-based non-immigrant visas for US college graduates with job offers is aimed at attracting top talent and retaining skilled workers to help the economy. “The US needs to hire more international graduates. Our society is ageing, our birthrate is falling, and our own citizens are choosing not to pursue degrees in…
In the ever-evolving landscape of the legal profession, certain terminologies and labels can shape perceptions and the dynamics within legal teams. One such term, “nonlawyer,” has sparked considerable debate with the recent Petition for the American Bar Association (ABA) to Cease Using the Term “Nonlawyer.” To explore this topic, Chere Estrin, a seasoned legal professional…
In the intricate landscape of the legal profession, the language we use to categorize professionals carries significant weight, reflecting and shaping workplace dynamics. Yet, one term stands out for its dismissive undertones: “nonlawyer.” Cat (The Technocat) Casey, a global legal technology leader, challenges this norm, drawing parallels between the treatment of nonattorney professionals in law…
09 April 2024 Gorvins Solicitors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. According to the Health and Safety Executive, every year, there are around 5,000 accidents at work involving transport in the workplace. The main causes can often be falling off a…
Law firm content and perfectionism often go hand in hand, reflecting the impeccably high standards that characterize the legal profession. Nevertheless, studies have demonstrated that this quest for excellence can sometimes be a double-edged sword, particularly when crafting captivating promotional material. This article will address intricacies of balancing quality with timeliness in law firms’ content…
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: City and state officials are investigating the abrupt closure of the University of the Arts, a private nonprofit in Philadelphia that shut down Friday with just one week’s notice. The Philadelphia City Council passed a…