The Evolving Role of the Law Firm CFO
The real challenge — and opportunity — facing today's law firm CFO is not improving his or her technical expertise, but rather gaining the support of law firm management to implement real, impactful change.
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Maximizing Information Technology Return on Investment
No matter what the reason or replacement cycle, law firm computer technology should be a function of ROI. There is no one right or correct rate of return, but maximizing it is essential.
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Highlights of the latest insurance cases from around the country.
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The 'New' Willful Blindness Doctrine After Global-Tech
In <i>Global-Tech Appliances, Inc. v. SEB S.A.</i>, the Supreme Court expressly approved of the "willful blindness" tool for the first time. But in doing so, it framed the doctrine in a way that provided some much-needed limitations.
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Insurance Coverage for the 2011 Thailand Floods
Policyholders adversely impacted by the 2011 Thailand floods should focus on their insurance coverage promptly so that no rights or remedies are potentially compromised.
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This article analyzes different trends in the law concerning what constitutes a "claim" for purposes of an employment practices liability insurance policy.
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