Admit it: You've been doing the same thing for too long in an attempt to get your firm in the news. And it's just not working anymore. Below are five ways to be more effective in 2016.
January 31, 2016Lauren Gard
Thomas Szasz, best known for having written The Myth of Mental Illness, in 1961, observedthat diagnoses "may be, and often are, swung as semantic blackjacks ' " The diagnosis-blackjack should be removed from the arsenal of weapons used by litigants in custody disputes.
January 31, 2016David A. MartindaleThis article enumerates the most common pitfalls in any research study to help you ensure the information you and your firm rely on is the best available, and used properly.
January 31, 2016Marci Borgal ShunkIt's hard to find a process more critical to the lifeblood of a law firm than its invoicing. Getting paid quickly and fully for professional services rendered is what keeps the lights on. It is what enables firms to grow, attract the best attorneys and serve the interests of more clients.
January 31, 2016Wayne NykyforchynAn application brought by the UK's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) for a so-called Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) was approved in court in London on Nov. 30, 2015, marking a historic milestone for UK bribery and corruption enforcement as this was the first time that a DPA has been adopted.
January 31, 2016Andr' Bywater and Jonathan ArmstrongToday's legal departments are undergoing fundamental changes thanks in part to the imminent threat of ongoing cyberattacks. Given the massive breaches at some of the world's visible brands, it is increasingly clear that cybersecurity can no longer be regarded as the exclusive domain of IT.
January 31, 2016Jason StraightOrdinarily, a defendant who wishes to assert the defense of advice of counsel must unlock the door that shields his privileged communications with counsel ,and divulge those communications to his adversary. But when the defendant is a corporate employee, he may not be able to unlock that door.
January 31, 2016Gary SteinViewing, evaluating, or even writing consumer reviews, has become a ubiquitous element of the present day Internet experience for most users. Authentic customer reviews manifest indicia of reliability and candor that are believed not to be present in reviews that are motivated by financial interest, though many review sites do contain numerous reviews from advertisers masquerading as objective consumers.
January 31, 2016Richard Raysman and Peter BrownGiven the speed with which information can be publicly disseminated today, employers need to act quickly but prudently when faced with alleged employee misconduct. Employers can be subject to liability for failing to investigate incidents of harassment or threats of violence, but they also may face claims that they have violated employees' privacy rights if they do not proceed carefully.
January 31, 2016Angela R. MatneyThe Delaware Supreme Court, in a recent order affirming the opinion of the Delaware Court of Chancery, provided clear guidance about when third-party corporate advisers may raise the in pari delicto defense as a shield to claims brought by or on behalf of the corporation.
January 31, 2016P. Clarkson Collins Jr.