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Uncovering the Inner 'Intrapraneur' in Law Firms Image

Uncovering the Inner 'Intrapraneur' in Law Firms

Terri Mottershead

One of the most pervasive impacts on law firms is the need for sustained continuous change. Change is never easy. Continuous change is harder and particularly so in conservative professions like law. Here enters the business case for law firm intrapreneur programs!

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The Key to ELM Success Is Creating A Great User Experience

Linda Hovanec

The tasks involved in managing legal, risk and compliance functions aren't simple. But when they take place with the support of a comprehensive Enterprise Legal Management (ELM) solution with a well-designed and holistic user experience, it can all be executed with confidence and efficiency.

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All's Well That Ends Wellness:

Steven B. Smith

In May 2015, the Supreme Court once again weighed in on the issue of bankruptcy court adjudication of <I>Stern</I> claims and provided us with a measure of clarity in its recent opinion, <I>Wellness International Network, Ltd., et al. v. Sharif.</I> This article explores the background, the facts, the holding and the aftermath of this decision..

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<b><i>Sales Speak:</i></b> There Are Sales, and Then There Are<b><i> Award-Winning</i></b> Sales

Beth Cuzzone

The Legal Sales and Service Organization set out to salute the cutting-edge work of individuals and/or teams in law firms playing critical roles in the ongoing financial health of many law firms. Here's a look at the winner.

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Keeping the Data-Breach Headlines In Perspective

John Hutchins

From the Sony Pictures settlement, to the Ashley Madison debacle, data breaches are making big headlines of late. And when it comes to one case in particular ' the data breach at luxury retailer Neiman Marcus ' some would-be experts are spinning a misleading, black-and-white storyline.

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Twitter Faces Privacy Suit over Direct Messages

David Ruiz

Twitter Inc. has been hit with a proposed class action alleging that the company's handling of direct messages between users violates the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA).

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The Interplay of Bankruptcy, Copyrights and Security Interests in Film Properties

Schuyler M. Moore

The U.S. Bankruptcy Code is written so perversely in favor of a bankrupt party that a bankruptcy can upset all reasonable expectations of anyone doing business with that party. In the film industry, rights can be lost, payment obligations cancelled and other contractual obligations left in limbo for years.

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New York State's New Maintenance Legislation

Thomas A. Elliot

The New York Legislature recently passed a bill essentially providing for a complete overhaul of the law in the State of New York pertaining to maintenance under Domestic Relations Law ' 236 and spousal support under Family Court Act ' 412.

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Significant UK Court Ruling on Data Protection Liability

Andre Bywater & Gayle McFarlane

The UK's Court of Appeal gave a very important judgment earlier this year in the so-called Vidal-Hall case concerning Google's Internet behavior tracking through a browser. The court found that: first, misuse of private information is now classified as a tort; and, second, financial compensation for distress caused by breaches of the Data Protection Act 1998 may now be claimed, despite there being no monetary loss.

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Peering Into Copyright Office's Report on Orphan Works

David M. Kohane & David S. Gold

What happens when a party wants to use a photograph, image, writing or other work that may be subject to copyright protection, but cannot identify or locate the original author to secure permission? The dilemma these "orphan works" poses was the subject of a recent 106-page report by the U.S. Copyright Office. The report has left the creative world abuzz and, in many cases, aghast at the implications of proposed legislation some believe would effectively overhaul the U.S. Copyright Act.

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