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Uniting Legal, IT and Records Management
When organizations discuss electronically stored information (ESI), it almost always revolves around three core groups: legal and/or compliance; records management; and, of course, IT. These individuals are the lucky few whose daily routines center on the management of that information. Despite the fact that they all are responsible for important business functions associated with this data, they are seldom on the same page. How do we communicate and collaborate better to ensure we all get along when it comes to better information management and e-discovery processes?
Part of the reason e-discovery is challenging is due to its ad-hoc nature. Requests routinely arise without prior warning and, in many organizations, personnel dedicated to performing e-discovery are a luxury. Consequently, when a request arises, it can become a major interruption that delays or adversely impacts other planned projects. Whether the need to search for ESI is being created by a pending litigation, Freedom of Information Act request (FOIA) or some other directive, the process is frequently time sensitive and often onerous, which makes the importance of a team even greater.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases
The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.