When we teach and discuss Legal Project Management (LPM), we stress that the last of LPM's five basic steps, Post Project Review, not only is every bit as essential as the first four steps, it can be an extraordinarily powerful business development lever, as well.
February 01, 2017Pamela WoldowWhat You Need to Know
The America Invents Act gave patent owners the right to move to amend their patent claims. To date, however, this right has been more illusory than real. Given their dismal success rate so far, many hope that the tide will turn in favor of granting more motions to amend.February 01, 2017Cynthia Lambert HardmanThough “Virtual Firms” Are on the Decline, Cloud Technology May Be Shifting the Model to Refocus on Lawyer Mobility
While the "virtual lawyer" may be on the decline, the technology making law practices more portable and potentially more efficient has seen a surge. The rise of cloud computing in particular has made it possible for attorneys to keep all the technology tools they need to practice on hand at all times and eschew direct client contact and office space if so desired.
February 01, 2017Gabrielle Orum HernándezClose cooperation between the public and private sector is crucial, given the enormous risks associated with the continued acceleration of global connectedness. Upon closer inspection, however, significant cultural and legal barriers exist that can hinder further cooperation necessary to effectively combat the cyber theat.
February 01, 2017Justin S. Daniels and Joe D. WhitleyInternal investigations are becoming increasingly common in the modern workplace. But how, exactly, can companies conduct investigations efficiently and effectively, while still protecting innocent employees?
February 01, 2017ljnstaffProblems can arise for attorneys and their clients when a lawyer consults with a third party but ultimately is not retained. As the author discussed in Parts One and Two of this article, communication with such a potential client might disqualify the lawyer from representing his or her current client. Following are his six tips for avoiding this problem.
February 01, 2017Matthew A. FeiginWhite-collar prosecutions often turn on the paper trail. But the playing field is not level — not even close.
February 01, 2017Jodi Misher Peikin and Curtis B. LeitnerA look at key developments in equipment leasing law.
February 01, 2017Robert W. IhneDiscussion of two cases, one involving 2016's “Judicial Hell Holes.”
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