In this JD Supra exclusive, Herman H. Raspé, Partner at Patterson Belknap and WSG Chair, shares his predictions for global legal practices in 2023, with a focus on the growing use of technology and the benefits of membership in a global legal network.
In this feature article, "Africa Transformed," WSG member experts at AELEX and ENSafrica provide key insights on how tech is disrupting the nature of legal practice, and what it means for Africa's corporate legal teams.
World Services Group with The Legal500/GC Magazine, has published a global series report focused on how in-house counsel and their departments are impacted by trending legal technologies. Over 200 global and regional in-house counsel industry experts participated in the extensive survey and in-depth feature interviews. This current Global Edition is the final report of the global series that included regionally focused insights from Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific and North America.
As part of our continuing WSG Asia Pacific Vlog series on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected employers and employees in the Asia Pacific region, Makarim & Taira S. provides insight on measures employers have implemented to protect employees and minimize redundancy in the Indonesia. And, address procedures for remote and in-office work arrangements based on latest government and legislative changes.
WSG's Vlog series focuses on important topics in different regions, with member firms and expert leaders providing valuable insights and perspectives.
Due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers have seen an increased demand for international remote working arrangements.
The Covid-19 pandemic has played an important role in shaping labour markets by accelerating the growth of digital labour platforms which have in turn brought a number of challenges.
On October 27, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom’s COVID-19 pandemic-related extensions of the deadline to present a government claim to a public entity under the Government Claims Act expired.
As part of our continuing WSG Asia Pacific Vlog series on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected employers and employees in the Asia Pacific region, Sycip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan provides insight on measures employers have implemented to protect employees and minimize redundancy in the Philippines. And, address procedures for remote and in-office work arrangements based on latest government and legislative changes.
WSG's Vlog series focuses on important topics in different regions, with member firms and expert leaders providing valuable insights and perspectives.
Hybrid working is now an accepted way of working for many employees who relish the balance it brings to their lives.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, questions about employee health-privacy-related symptoms, testing, and vaccination became prevalent in discussions about the workplace at all levels-from "the water cooler" to national news.
On September 1st, 2022, Law No. 21,431 that modifies the Labor Code to regulate the contract of employees of companies providing services through digital platforms entered into effect.
As part of our continuing WSG Asia Pacific vlog series on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected employers and employees the Asia Pacific region, DFDL provides insight on measures employers have implemented to protect employees and minimize redundancy in Cambodia, Lao PDR and Myanmar. And, address procedures for remote and in-office work arrangements based on latest government and legislative changes.
WSG's Vlog series focuses on important topics in different regions, with member firms and expert leaders providing valuable insights and perspectives.
Quarles & Brady partner Chris Nickels provided insight for an American City Business Journals article about what the latest COVID-19 guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) means for employers.
On Tuesday 19 July 2022 parts of the UK set new record temperatures. Charterhall in the Scottish borders recorded a temperature of 34.8 degrees Celsius, the highest ever recorded in Scotland.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Puts End to Pandemic Justified Viral Screening for COVID-19
As part of our continuing WSG Asia Pacific vlog series on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected employers and employees the Asia Pacific region, Kudun & Partners provides insight on measures employers have implemented to protect employees and minimize redundancy in Thailand. And, address procedures for remote and in-office work arrangements based on latest government and legislative changes.
WSG's Vlog series focuses on important topics in different regions, with member firms and expert leaders providing valuable insights and perspectives.
Fostering diversity and inclusion at the recruitment stage has a beneficial impact, not least in terms of increased applications and a greater likelihood of attracting the right talent to your organisation.
More than two years into the pandemic, businesses are still wrestling with how to best navigate return to office (RTO).
Legal Notice 201 of 2022 has been published on the 13th July 2022 and will come into force on the 2nd August 2022.
As part of our continuing WSG Asia Pacific vlog series on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected employers and employees the Asia Pacific region, LCS & Partners provides insight on measures employers have implemented to protect employees and minimize redundancy in Taiwan. And, address procedures for remote and in-office work arrangements based on latest government and legislative changes.
WSG's Vlog series focuses on important topics in different regions, with member firms and expert leaders providing valuable insights and perspectives.
The pandemic generated a migration of employees from metro-based offices to smaller, more affordable communities where they could work from home.
On 2 August 2021, the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) adopted Resolution No. 19-21, a temporary measure to support the recovery of registered business enterprises (RBE) during the covid-19 pandemic.
Running a business can be an extremely rewarding experience, but it is not without its challenges. While pandemic-related restrictions have eased, rising energy costs and inflationary pressures continue to cause concern for UK businesses.
WSG is excited to launch a new Vlog series that focuses on important topics in different regions, with member firms and expert leaders providing valuable insights and perspectives.
The first in this Asia Pacific region series focuses on the COVID-19 pandemic and measures employers have implemented to protect employees and minimize redundancy, along with procedures for remote and in-office work arrangements based on latest government and legislative changes.
Unlike previous years, there were no major legislations or government regulations on labor and employment issues in 2021.
With all the changes to the world of work that we have recently experienced and are continuing to experience, our webinar programme this year is focused on the future of work.
How can an organization determine its best strategy? There may not be complete buy-in on the correct course of action, but there are certain factors employers should consider.
The Asia Pacific legal market is fast becoming one of the most dynamic on earth, with state-funded accelerators, a booming software vendor base and growing client demand for alternative legal services transforming the business of law. In this complimentary webinar sponsored by World Services Group, The Legal 500 asked what these changes mean for the region's general counsel.
Drawing on the insights from our recently published GC: In-House Technology in Asia Pacificspecial edition, we gathered together some of Asia Pacific's leading GCs and senior counsel, along with WSG member experts to address key questions in the adoption and use of legal tech.
Technology's Role in Legal Team Operations in the Next Five Years
Trending Tools & Solutions to Increase Efficiency
Importance of Law Firm Partners’ Technology Adoption & Offerings
