Diversity of outside law firms not tracked by most GCs, survey finds

Meanwhile, those legal chiefs who do closely monitor the make-up of their external law firms said they have seen some DEI progress.

By Lyle Moran • Jan. 19, 2023

‘Take a deep breath’ in response to FTC noncompete ban, attorneys say

Despite the hurdles the proposed rule faces, employers still may need to pay attention to how it interacts with state and local laws.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 18, 2023

EEOC enforcement plan targets systemic racism, AI

Subject matter priorities EEOC identified include eliminating barriers in recruitment and hiring, as well as protecting vulnerable workers and persons from underserved communities from employment discrimination.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 17, 2023

In-house job market to stay strong, recruiters say

Especially for lawyers who keep their profiles updated and are disciplined about networking, opportunities remain even if openings are down from last year.

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 17, 2023

How software can help businesses bring immigration work in-house

The Formally technology platform walks legal teams through the steps necessary to hire and retain immigrant employees in the U.S.

By Lyle Moran • Jan. 17, 2023

Protecting privilege when conducting a pay audit

As companies analyze the compensation they offer employees and applicants in response to pay transparency laws, it’s important to make it a legal, rather than a business, review.

By Lisa Burden • Jan. 13, 2023

Some California tech firms post wide pay ranges in wake of new law

Just shy of 50% of California tech companies are in compliance with the new salary range law, according to a new tracker.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 12, 2023

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What HR needs to know

Pregnancy accommodations will be mandatory in June, but regulations could be a year away.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 10, 2023

P.F. Chang’s alleges UKG lost, destroyed employee data

The restaurant chain's lawsuit alleges that it first discovered some of its data had not successfully transferred from UltiPro in December 2021.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 10, 2023

6 in-house legal trends to watch in 2023

Legal chiefs will be expected to do more with less even while operational costs rise and compliance risks grow.

By Robert Freedman and Lyle Moran • Jan. 6, 2023

FTC begins crackdown on noncompetes

Three companies and two individuals were cited the same week the agency announced plans to ban such agreements entirely.

By Kathryn Moody • Jan. 6, 2023

Hiring roundup: Verra Mobility taps Honeywell lawyer as legal chief

Lockton, Mattermost, LanzaTech and Hilb Group also announced new legal department leaders.

By Lyle Moran • Jan. 5, 2023

Social media can funnel candidates into the hiring process — but not replace it

Employers can use social media to tell prospective candidates a story, sources said, but must beware of potential pitfalls.

By Jen A. Miller • Jan. 5, 2023

Salesforce layoffs come as customers tighten SaaS spend

The software provider is bracing for tighter economic conditions with plans to lay off 10% of its workforce.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 5, 2023

Non-competes would be illegal under FTC’s proposed rule

If finalized as written, both new and existing non-competes, along with some non-disclosure agreements, would be banned as unfair practices that harm competition. 

By Robert Freedman • Jan. 5, 2023

How SecurityScorecard uses flexible talent for assistance with contracts

The cybersecurity company’s GC says utilizing attorneys from Lawtrades has helped his small legal team handle spikes in commercial contracts work.

By Lyle Moran • Jan. 4, 2023

Former U.S. House lawyer named SEC’s next general counsel

Megan Barbero, who joined the commission in 2021 after managing litigation for the House, will replace the departing Dan Berkovitz early this year.

By Lyle Moran • Jan. 3, 2023

Employers’ unused PTO problem may be getting even worse

As far as employees’ lack of willingness to take time off, the pandemic may have only highlighted a pre-existing problem.

By Ryan Golden • Jan. 3, 2023

Discover hires new legal chief from Bank of the West

Hope Mehlman will serve as chief legal officer and general counsel at the financial services company.

By Lyle Moran • Dec. 21, 2022

Young lawyers are landing in-house legal jobs

Companies appear to be more comfortable hiring attorneys with little or no law firm experience to work in their legal departments.

By Henrik Nilsson • Dec. 20, 2022

The unspoken crisis in men’s mental health — and how employers can help

For many men, the traditional approach is not working, one expert told HR Dive.

By Emilie Shumway • Dec. 20, 2022

10 of the year’s top stories on building and developing legal teams

From retaining directors of innovation to tapping flexible talent providers, legal chiefs are implementing varied approaches to staffing their legal departments.

By Lyle Moran • Dec. 19, 2022

Managing legal and reputational risks when right-sizing your workforce

Reductions in force can help lower your company’s operating expenses, but if not undertaken with empathy, they might have the opposite effect.

By Evandro Gigante, Noa Baddish and Melissa Overbeck • Dec. 19, 2022

Hiring roundup: Grainger selects new legal chief from Eaton Corp.

Dinara, Organon, Terran Orbital and Trinity Life Sciences also recently announced new legal department leaders.

By Lyle Moran • Dec. 16, 2022

Seven benchmarking best practices for legal departments

GCs can closely look at their own billing information and use it to negotiate better rates with outside law firms.

By Kris Satkunas • Dec. 16, 2022