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The Queen's Gambit: A Proactive Approach to Reducing Technology Vendors' Contracting Risk Image

The Queen's Gambit: A Proactive Approach to Reducing Technology Vendors' Contracting Risk

Abeer Abu Judeh

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 Image

The Future of Litigation Workflow: Reimagining Technology and Process in the Next Decade

Ari Kaplan

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

Yakir Golan

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 Image

Biden Administration Budget 2022: Employer Sponsored Death Benefits a Forgotten Planning Tool

Lawrence L. Bell

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

Sharon Meit Abrahams

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

Michelle McCormick

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

Marcie Borgal Shunk

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 Image

Biden Administration Budget 2022: Employer Sponsored Death Benefits a Forgotten Planning Tool

Lawrence L. Bell

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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Legal Sector Insights: The Current Status and Future of the Law Firm Workplace Image

Legal Sector Insights: The Current Status and Future of the Law Firm Workplace

Ryan J. Hoopes

Most industries are navigating the effects of rapid forced changes caused by the pandemic. What sets the legal sector apart is that the pandemic served as a catalyst to accelerate trends ahead at lightning speed which have been predicted for over a decade.

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Process Automation: Increase Competitiveness By Going Paperless

Adam Levithan & Laura Whitman

This last year has brought an ever-increasing pressure to be competitive and retain the margin that pays salaries and powers growth. One outlet to maintain and increase competitiveness is the reduction of paper processes and increasing the use of technology.

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