Ms. JD Weekly Round-up: Week Ending March 1, 2013

Remembering trailblazing Illinois Supreme Court Justice Mary Ann McMorrow.

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer ignited a media firestorm when she announced a less flexible telecommuting policy, but is it all much ado about nothing?

When it comes to paid family leave the U.S. has a lot of catching up to do.

Slowly, but consistently, California's state judiciary (largely appointed positions) is growing more diverse.

Cool job alert: Justice Kagan is hiring a new assistant.

National Law Journal published its ranking of the Go-To Law Schools for Big Law hires. Considering going to law school? Be sure to check out Ms. JD's Pre-Law Prep Guide which will help you get into application-ready shape!

In a bid for more big law transparency, Peter Kalis, the outspoken chairman of K&L Gates, is posting his firm's financials to their website. He's saying the move is at least partially in response to the Dewey collapse.
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