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 The New Administration and the Future of the Legal Industry

 Globalization: Should You Be Worried?

 Relocation Rules for In-Demand Legal Talent

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As the recession wears on, questions about the future of the U.S. economy are ubiquitous. Can the new president improve the economy? How will his administration affect the legal industry? Read The New Administration and the Future of the Legal Industry to get our take on what changes the new president will bring.

Globalization is a similarly mammoth force. What will the combination of globalization and recession mean for the U.S. and world economy? We spoke with Robyn Meredith, Forbes journalist and author of The Elephant and the Dragon: The Rise of India and China and What it Means for All of Us, to find out.

Navigating the new economy can be difficult. It’s useful to have a partner to help you form a strategy that works. If you would like an opportunity to discuss how you can streamline your law firm or legal department, Lumen Legal can help.

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David Galbenski, Esq.
President and CEO, Lumen Legal

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The New Administration and the Future of the Legal Industry

How will the Obama administration affect the legal industry? While the Obama White House unveils its economic stimulus plan, another area being embraced is technology. The new administration has already shown a drastic shift towards increased technological involvement, with the White House making full use of social networking and other new media to increase transparency in government. Read this article to find out what other changes are taking place, and how the technological revolution will influence the legal industry.


Globalization: Should You Be Worried?

The accepted wisdom is that globalization is good for everyone. Instead of sharing slices of a fixed-size pie, the pie gets bigger and bigger for all involved. But if globalization is so good, why are so many Americans feeling worried? Robyn Meredith tackles this question and much more in her book The Elephant and the Dragon: The Rise of India and China and What it Means for All of Us. Read this article for an overview of the book, and the possible implications for the legal industry.


Relocation Rules for In-Demand Legal Talent

In this economic maelstrom, creativity has become king when it comes to relocating new hires, recruiting experts say. For job seekers, it means taking a more aggressive approach when it comes to relocation benefits. Meanwhile, employers must find ways to balance the need for cutbacks while still attracting new talent. Read this article to learn more about changing trends in relocation benefits, and to find out what skill sets are so highly valued that employers will offer almost anything.




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