Prominent legal figure Andreas Sofocleous and his firm entangled in high-stakes Ukrainian disputes, linked to football, media, and trust assets. Ukraine has added several Cypriot individuals and companies to its sanctions list, including prominent lawyer Andreas Sofocleous and employees from his law firm, Andreas M. Sofocleous & Co LLC, which operates both in Cyprus and
New Ukrainian Law Allows Foreign Applications Into Military
The Ukrainian parliament has passed legislation permitting foreign individuals to apply for military service in the country. A total of 276 lawmakers voted in favor of the resolution, which is expected to bolster employment across the Armed Forces, the National Guard, and the State Special Transport Service. In addition to foreign applicants, the law extends eligibility to
UVa Law School librarian Ben Doherty says his job is in jeopardy after participating in pro-Palestine protest
Claiming the University of Virginia has retaliated against an employee for participating in last May’s pro-Palestine protest on Grounds, a group of 30 marched to Madison Hall, which houses UVa President Jim Ryan’s office, and demanded a meeting with Ryan this past Wednesday. The group congregated on a parcel of land between the school’s iconic
Simplicity in Legal Marketing: How Focused Strategies Drive Law Firm Success
By Steve Fretzin & Bo Royal
Simplicity in Legal Marketing: How Focused Strategies Drive Law Firm Success
When it comes to making your law firm stand out, simplicity is often the key to success. I was reminded of this talking with Bo Royal, CEO of Pareto Legal, who brings a refreshing perspective to legal marketing.
Book: Data Cartels – Stanford University Press, November 8, 2022
In our digital world, data is power. Information hoarding businesses reign supreme, using intimidation, aggression, and force to maintain influence and control. Sarah Lamdan brings us into the unregulated underworld of these “data cartels”, demonstrating how the entities mining, commodifying, and selling our data and informational resources perpetuate social inequalities and threaten the democratic
Penn State University Libraries to host Sarah Lamdan, deputy director of the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom, for a virtual talk titled “Data Cartels and Commercial Obstacles to Open Access – Free To Attend
As part of the 17th annual global observance of Open Access Week, Penn State University Libraries will host Sarah Lamdan, deputy director of the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom, for a virtual talk titled “Data Cartels and Commercial Obstacles to Open Access.” The free event will take place on Zoom from 1:30 to
Penguin Random House Hires Public Policy Manager to Push Freedom to Read Legislation | Censorship News
Slate America’s biggest publisher just hired a lobbyist to fight book banning. She’s got a plan. While it’s not unusual for other industries to dedicate staff to influencing or changing public policy, it’s virtually unheard of in the relatively sleepy world of book publishing. Rosalie Stewart, however, has just been hired as Penguin Random House’s
Law.com Article: Law Firm Library and Research Roles, Long Endangered, Are Making a Comeback
What You Need to Know The ‘greatest shake-up’ in law firm staffing over the last year has been in ‘library and research’ roles, which saw the largest surge in pay and number of heads relative to other law firm staff roles, according to a recent report. ‘What may be happening is that the growth in
Conference: ARK Group’s Law Firm Libraries Conference
ARK Group’s Law Firm Libraries conference brings together legal librarians and law firm professionals working in research, information services, and knowledge management, to learn the latest developments and emerging opportunities for the law firm library. With much to learn and discuss in the current landscape, Law Firm Libraries will create a safe, intimate atmosphere to
Family-Friendly Networking Strengthens Bonds with Clients
If you’d like to receive more content like this, join 4,800+ other lawyers and legal marketers who subscribe to my Legal Growth email newsletter here. To grow a legal practice, lawyers often rely on tried-and-true business development tactics like inviting in-house counsel to dinners, games, or other social events. These outings are excellent opportunities