Currently doing MVA insurance defense. Just the job I got out of law school. I’ve been really trying to switch to IP. Will I have any problems? Only been practicing for 6 months.

Hi, I graduated with a bachelor in Healthcare Management and I currently work for McKesson Canada as a team lead for patient services. I am thinking about doing a masters degree in either Healthcare Management or Public Health. Which one should I go for? MHM/MHA or MPH?

Hi Fishes,

I have two offer from LTI and HCL

LTI is offer 17.32 lpa for senior data engineer domain is insurance. Technology@ informatica pc.

HCL is 19.9 lpa working will in ing account and technology will be power bi,congnos

Which one to join as per Work life balnace and future growth.

I need out of M&A. I like the people, I like the work, I even like most of the clients, but my health can’t take the fire drills.

Currently on on a day where I literally got back from A&E and I’m probably going to work overnight on a closing (and no, it’s neither the partners’ nor clients’ fault, this is government dictated). We have resource but nobody with enough deal knowledge so it’s two people trying to get everything out while two first years wait on our instructions but can’t do much.

In EYGDS for claiming domiciliary/opd expenses what the premium amount yearly need to pay? Currently medical insurance premium is about Rs 27561 in my package .EY

Have any Nurse Practitioners or Nurse Executives transitioned into careers in Health Tech Startups? Any recruiters you could put me in touch with?

I am in need of some advice I have a bachelors in healthcare administration. My long term goal would be a CEO of a hospital. I am looking at masters programs and need some advice as what to get my masters in. I could get my masters in healthcare administration but would like to look at something a little different maybe healthcare leadership or something. Anyone have some advice?

What is the true reason that people want to work fully remote? I understand saving time/money on commute and still being able to get the work done at home but I’m not getting why some just absolutely DONT want to go to the office at all. Genuinely curious. (FYI I work a hybrid schedule)

I’m being offered to be converted to a FTE from a contractor currently. I have 2-3 years of experience in the domain I work and currently make $45/hour ($93,600). The offer is at $90,000 annually. Is it normal to take a dip when being converted? I know the benefits will make up for it eventually. However, there is a waiting period of 60-90 days for each respective benefit. So I take a pay cut and have to find my own health insurance for the first 2-3 months? Should I ask for a bonus or stipend

Thoughts on Avalere Health for early careers? I have seen mixed reviews on glassdoor

Is it a mistake to join a Corp Dev group right now with the way the economy is / where it’s going? They were very successful through the covid pandemic (they’re a healthcare firm) which gives some comfort but it’s hard to not think about the potential downside? Would love to hear thoughts

Just finished a long recruitment process and decided to accept a new CEO role for a healthcare organization. Need to give 4 weeks notice…should I give more and help my current organization find a COO replacement?

What are some things you’d want to know about an incoming CEO or traits you desire in your new executive leader?

My car might get totaled after an accident today (not my fault) if insurance decides to total it, my car is valued around 12k. It was really good condition with zero engine prob... cont..

Applied to the Big4 for healthcare advisory. When should I expect to hear back if I’ve gotten a phone screen?

Any utilization review nurses working at an insurance company able to share if your company requires work on weekend/holidays? If so, what work do you do on weekend/holidays snd do you work s full day on those days?

I’ve just started new within the pharma and health space. And most of my specialisms are within consumer SEO. I want to ask advice around websites and communications in terms of what is required.

My spouse needs health insurance. Pretty healthy, no pre-existing, just needs an annual & follow up on something. Sole proprietor, no employees. I’m looking for affordable options. In NYC. Any ideas?

Hi, I'm working as a business analyst with 3 years of experience in insurance domain and with govtech clients as well. I am getting constant rejections from Deloitte Ireland for the jr/sr BA positions. Can someone please tell me what might be going wrong ? Thanks in advance

Anyone know if Google Health is under a hiring freeze for non-tech roles?

I’m going into my third year as a civil/commercial litigation associate with no idea what I would like to focus on long term. My litigation firm is, however, asking me for a 2022 marketing plan. Do you have any recommendations on insurance defense practice areas that you see as being a lucrative and/or developing/interesting area for a young lawyer to focus on?

How much do you all have in your savings at the moment?

What’s the best way to make friends ..mid 30s...dating life is a dumpster fire...just looking to make friends to chill and sports?

Need help!!!😢what can I do? Old HR told me my case was approved with PP, but lawyer told me they filed my case with regular processing. I reached out to lawyer and new HR(old HR left the firm), no one respond...finding a job is hard, onboard is even harder...

Female here - Just found out we’re pregnant after TTC and having fertility support. What’s the first thing I need to buy to celebrate 🎉

Fellow Mechanical Engineers, where was the best place to look for ME jobs? LinkedIn? Indeed? Others?

Well.. I brought up compensation, being a women and feeling bias since I'm a Latina... and two weeks after fired. After I explicitly said I was nervous about even bringing it up in fear of retaliation. My review after I brought it up was riddled with "issues" that were never even brought up as being an issue. Things that make you go hmm.

Does anyone know of a company where I can auto populate info to create business cards? Rapid company growth is making the task of creating each individually painful and arduous.

The worst part of my breakup is the urge to obsess over his happiness with the woman he cheated on me with. Any tips?

Does having a CVA (certified valuation analyst) useful? have heard mixed reviews

If I am interviewing for a new position as a Project Management Specialist and there is a listed salary range with a cap of $67,000 but the market says the average for this position is $95,000 in the area I live in should I try to negotiate above $67,000 or accept the max salary they have listed?

What stress ticks/habits do you guys have? I’ll start, I bite the inside of my lip. At the end of a long week it looks horrible

Looking for a role in healthcare, preferably WFH. I’ve been in healthcare for 3 years, with a Masters and only making $18.61. I need a change and I’m hoping someone will share good leads. Thank you!!

Just watched Good Luck Leo Grande on Hulu 👀 Now I can't stop googling videos of the lead actor Daryl McCormack 🥵😩...BRB I'm headed to Ireland...😂

P.S. The movie is extremely refreshing and a good watch IMO.

Deloitte Impact Day!!! Who’s ready to make an #ImpactThatMatters? 🎉🎊. Happy Friday!

Do Global ifs roles pay better than local territory roles?

Tips or advice for training a new paralegal? I want everyone to be happy.

Any companies sponsoring EP's for internal strategy/consulting rile ? Background : Just finishing a T10 MBA in Europe , 4 YoE and 2 internships in European consulting firms.

Anyone aware of any soft IP (copyright/trademark/licensing, etc.) associate positions in the twin cities area in Minnesota? Litigation is great, transactional work is okie dokie as well.

Anyone still in this bowl?!!

Trademark confusion question. New to TMa here.
Do you think these names would be confusingly similar in same class of services?

MANUFACTURETALK vs MANUFACTURE HAWK

Not real names. Both start with same term - diff is between talk and hawk? I think it wouldn’t be confusingly similar as talk and hawk elicit diff meaning to a consumer. What you think?

Although I know you don’t need to pass the patent bar to “technically” do patent litigation, would it be a dead end move to pursue patent litigation without a technical degree / admission to the patent bar? In other words, would most BL firms refuse to staff associates on patent litigation cases if they don’t have a technical degree?

Currently a trademark prosecution attorney that does some trademark / copyright litigation.

What kind of copyright work can you practice for clients outside your jurisdiction without violating ethical rules besides copyright registrations.

I recently started with Firm A (AM Top 200), and Firm B (AM Top 50) reached out for an interview. Given the potential pay with Firm B is significant (I’d say life-changing), I scheduled the interview. Should I disclose Firm A during the interview or wait and only disclose if Firm B makes an offer? Between now and the interview, I will not have completed any significant work for Firm A.

How much do you bill per month as an associate in patent prosecution? I struggle when I get over 170.

IP LAW

Hi - I’m a lawyer based in the UK, and looking to improve my IP law knowledge. Has anyone done the PGDip in IP Law at Oxford? Or can anyone give any suggestions on some good courses / resources? My background is in transactional, but improving my IP law knowledge would really help with my role.

Also posted in the Law bowl but thought I’d also ask the pros!

Any ideas for automating IP legal work?

Potential client owns eCommerce site selling graphic design caricature posters of celebrities from independent artist submissions. Is there name & likeness issues with client selling the posters w/o celebrity approval?

Hi, I just passed the bar exam! I am planning on starting my own firm and will start off practicing trademark registrations. What are some tips you have for starting off with trademark registration practice.

I’m looking to get into IP lit. I currently do ID lit (primarily auto). I’m only 7 months into practice. What are the chances I’ll be accepted into an IP lit position? If so, what kind of salary/bonuses should I expect?

Is it a viable business opportunity for a mid level patent litigation associate to leave BigLaw and consult? Service could include pre-litigation diligence (e.g., pre-litigation infringement analysis) for funding companies and law firms, overflow work, consulting for patent prosecution firms that take on ipr or litigation work, litigation consulting for tech companies that don’t have in-house counsel. Cross posting this in the BigLaw bowl.

Hello All. I am a recent licensed attorney in NY and AZ. A former judge from Albania. I hold a JD from ASU. Unfortunately, being only focused on trademark associate positions, I have not landed my first year associate job. Actually working in house as a trademark paralegal. Do you remember how did you get your first job as a trademark attorney? Where is a good place I should send my resume in AZ, NY, or for remote? New in the States and I do not have such network! Thanks

Anyone have a sample contract clause for a procurement situation where you want the vendor to take responsibility for acquiring third-party software licenses and pass the license rights through to your client as part of the end deliverable?

What is your best marketing method to acquire new IP clients? Facebook? Tiktok? Word or mouth?

Potential client owns an e-commerce website selling graphic design posters (think college type posters) submitted by a freelance artists. Most of sales are from posters based off of celebrity musicians. Does client need a license from the celebrities to sell graphic posters of the celebrities even though it is from freelance artists?

What IP software do you rely on for your relative IP practice?

Is there anyone here???? I have an IP question to discuss but it seems like it’s a ghost town