In-person college class simulations paint a complicated picture this fall

July 10, 2020

INSIDE HIGHER ED – As more colleges announce their instructional plans, two simulations suggest some of the likely challenges to a physical return. Others see opportunity for experimentation around teaching and learning.

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Opinion: What college life may look like for undergraduates this fall

July 10, 2020

INSIDE HIGHER ED – Beth Seltzer envisions how the term may unfold for a student who remains off campus in September.

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Study: Gender and race gap in faculty tenure likely to widen due to pandemic

July 10, 2020

INSIDE HIGHER ED – In a new article in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a group of 17 scholars warns that COVID-19 will widen the equity gap in research for women and other underrepresented groups for years to come. The authors focus on women because there are already some data demonstrating how their research

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Law firms enact cost reducing measures due to pandemic

July 10, 2020

LAW.COM – Holland & Hart, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan and Fried Frank are the latest firms looking to reduce personnel costs, via a combination of voluntary buyouts and mandatory pay cuts.

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Advice for new lawyers and summer associates working remotely

July 10, 2020

NEW JERSEY LAW JOURNAL – Having the discipline to maintain traditional social and professional norms in a virtual environment will be key to your success.

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How to help lawyers with the stress of remote working

July 10, 2020

LAW.COM – Throw a population already prone to stress, depression and substance abuse into working remotely for months during a pandemic and it could become a recipe for disaster, health advocates say. But more lawyers experiencing mental health issues isn’t a forgone conclusion.

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