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ALTERNATIVE BILLING ARRANGEMENTS
ALTERNATIVE BILLING ARRANGEMENTS – On May 11th, I was able to sit in on the Argyle Executive Forum 2010 Chief Legal Officer Leadership Forum event in San Francisco. One fo the topics of discussion was the latest definition of “alternative fees” – information that I will be relaying during upcoming workshops and seminars where I'll continue discussing the importance of alternative billing arrangements.Alternative fees are on way in which lawyers and law firms are able to add value to the services they offer clients. Providing value is, of course, just one way in which lawyers can indicate that they understand their clients' and prospects' businesses and is something that business development consultants from the Closers Group stress to our clients.Our commitment to the importance of building client relationships was only strengthened after attending the conference. In attendance were over 150 senior in-house counsel members including speakers from Cisco Systems, Qwest Communications, Google, Jack in the Box, Levi Strauss & Co., the Molson coors Brewing Company and other equally well-known corporations as well as Partners form a number of big name law firms. The common theme was clear and simple: When attempts are being made to close sales, demonstrate your knowledge of a prospect's business – including internal pressures and the risks they may be taking – and emphasize the 'alignment of interests.”When it comes to building relationships, in-house decision makers for law firm sales aren't just looking for a lawyer – what they're looking for are firms that have a demonstrated commitment to helping firms progress and thrive.
ALTERNATIVE BILLING ARRANGEMENTS – On May 11th, I was able to sit in on the Argyle Executive Forum 2010 Chief Legal Officer Leadership Forum event in San Francisco. One fo the topics of discussion was the latest definition of “alternative fees” – information that I will be relaying during upcoming workshops and seminars where I'll continue discussing the importance of alternative billing arrangements.Alternative fees are on way in which lawyers and law firms are able to add value to the services they offer clients. Providing value is, of course, just one way in which lawyers can indicate that they understand their clients' and prospects' businesses and is something that business development consultants from the Closers Group stress to our clients.Our commitment to the importance of building client relationships was only strengthened after attending the conference. In attendance were over 150 senior in-house counsel members including speakers from Cisco Systems, Qwest Communications,
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.
Use of Deferred Prosecution Agreements In White Collar Investigations
This article discusses the practical and policy reasons for the use of DPAs and NPAs in white-collar criminal investigations, and considers the NDAA's new reporting provision and its relationship with other efforts to enhance transparency in DOJ decision-making.