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Virtual Reality or the New Reality of Virtual Practice?
In response to the worst period on record for cyber attacks, the ABA published Formal Opinion 498 to address practicing law outside of the traditional brick-and-mortar office environment. It reminds lawyers that while the ABA Model Rules permit virtual practice, they provide minimum requirements and recommendations for virtual practice, particularly in the areas of competence, confidentiality and supervision.
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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.
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The Queen's Gambit: A Proactive Approach to Reducing Technology Vendors' Contracting Risk
There are numerous "gameplays" to reduce risks when selecting and hiring a technology vendor. Whether you are able to accept a risk and to what extent are not always clear. Just know that, like in chess, your opening move to an IT deal can be your most powerful.
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The Future of Litigation Workflow: Reimagining Technology and Process in the Next Decade
Hear what a cross-section of law firm leaders say about how the pandemic has impacted litigation in the short- and long-term.
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Work from Home Could Lead to Higher Cyber Insurance Claims
A look at the main software and application categories that increased during remote work and the vast implications for user privacy, corporate cybersecurity and cyber insurance.
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Biden Administration Budget 2022: Employer Sponsored Death Benefits a Forgotten Planning Tool
Part Two of a Two-Part Article Part Two provides more scenarios under which an Employer-Sponsored Death Benefit plan may be assigned, based on IRS memoranda.
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Make Law Firm Culture Part of the Equation In a Potential Career Move
When you are looking to make a career move, be sure to learn about the potential employer's culture before you accept an offer. It is important to select not only a great place to work, but a place that is the right choice for you as an individual.
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COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE: Competitive Intelligence On a Dime
Simple and Cost-Effective Ways to Help Your Firm Harness the Power of Competitive Intelligence Many products and trainings promise to help with or automate your competitive intelligence research, but getting good data does not have to be so complicated or expensive. Here are some tips for how you can leverage competitive intelligence in your marketing efforts without a significant cost.
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LEADERSHIP IN LAW: Rapid Innovation Is Scary, But Necessary for Law Firm Leaders
To achieve the goal of accomplishing the seemingly insurmountable task of preparing leaders to shepherd firms in the post-pandemic world demands an approach similar to what enabled society to create the COVID vaccine in record time: a unique set of circumstances, dedicated focus and sufficient resources.
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Biden Administration Budget 2022: Employer Sponsored Death Benefits a Forgotten Planning Tool
Part One of a Two-Part Article While providing a current benefit for employees, an employer sponsored death benefit is an asset that may create needless taxation if not properly handled. Taking prudent steps will avoid the problems of loss of control and flexibility while minimizing income, estate, transfer and capital income taxes.
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