No More Excuses for Not Using Predictive Coding
Predictive coding is the latest of several innovations that have fundamentally altered the process of e-discovery, some of them even leading to changes in the Federal Rules. It has become a must-have e-discovery capability.
Assessing the Impact of Technology Trends on Legal Practice
This article highlights the 2011 Top 10 Technology Issues identified by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and discusses how law firms can benefit from an increased awareness of what the survey indicates.
How Not to Get What You Have Always Gotten
It is clear that High Value Add outsourcing is the next big thing for law firms. It offers law firm management a path to better service at a reduced cost.
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Using Old Communications Technology May Cost More Than It's Saving
As the economy continues to flounder, CEOs and CFOs in law firms are often reluctant to replace technologies they believe are working fine. Yet, what they may not realize is while they are saving some upfront costs, ultimately they could be saving pennies to lose dollars, relatively speaking.
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Growing an International Presence
The idea of growing internationally seems counterintuitive to what's going on in the current economy. Many organizations have scaled back or halted growth activities completely. While other companies are on the sideline, now is the right time to consider global growth and put yourself ahead of your competition.
Secured Creditors' Credit Bid Rights Under Cramdown Plan
On June 28, 2011, in a decision of great significance to secured creditors, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit held that secured creditors have a statutory right to credit bid their debt at an asset sale conducted under a so-called "cramdown" plan. This decision is directly at odds with recent decisions in the Third and Fifth Circuits regarding a secured creditor's right to credit bid under a plan.
Viacom Urges Second Circuit to Revive YouTube Suit
Viacom International and a host of content providers asked a federal appeals court to reverse a decision dooming their claim that YouTube is liable for $1 billion in damages for copyright infringement.
Limit on Assigning Right to Pursue Online Copyright Infringement
In recent months, there has been a flurry of infringement litigation involving copyright troller Righthaven, which procured the right from publishers to file infringement suits over unauthorized online reproductions of the publishers' content. In several cases, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada, which is within the Ninth Circuit, has cited the Silvers decision to block Righthaven's claims. Now the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, which is within the Tenth Circuit, has raised a Silvers-type bar against Righthaven.
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A Lessor's Guide to Workouts
Last month's installment of this article discussed preliminary issues to address in workouts and key provisions to include in workout agreements. This second installment discusses addressing potential future bankruptcy issues.
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