The robust economy's low default rate has many creditors rethinking their collections practices and capabilities. But what should be their strategy for when the good times end?
August 02, 2015Brett Boehm
Going paperless" is something that many law firms claim they desire. There is exceptional value to be gained from a totally paperless environment and storing documents electronically, both in terms of cost savings and efficiency. Risk is reduced as well. However, going completely paperless is a frustrating task that is akin to slamming your head in a door over and over again: It only feels better when you stop.
August 02, 2015John GilbertDo you know where your client's or organization's data is? It's not a rhetorical question ' it's a serious issue that should be at the core of any cybersecurity assessment.
August 02, 2015Jason StraightFederal Circuit Affirms '101 Subject Matter Invalidity of Internet-Related Software Patents Under Alice
Patent Term Adjustments Do Not Apply To Continuing Applications Based On Delays In Application Prosecution
Federal Circuit Clarifies Standard of Review and Affirms Denial of Award for '285 Exceptional Case Attorney's FeesAugust 02, 2015Howard J. Shire and Brent T. HagenSuppliers only have to repurchase new, unused equipment from dealers under Delaware's Equipment Dealer Contracts Statute, the state Supreme Court has ruled in answering a question certified from the Third Circuit.
August 02, 2015Adam J. Schlagman and Gina PassarellaAs more Americans become involved in hazardous recreation, the number of personal injuries is also rising ' especially among minors. With injuries comes litigation, of course, and the popularity of extreme sports raises challenging questions of liability.
August 02, 2015John Tate and Emily Larish StartsmanPatent litigation, which only a few months ago appeared to be declining, is actually rising significantly.
July 30, 2015Lisa ShuchmanThe incessant mud-slinging between in-house counsel and law firm lawyers about abysmal communication reveals a continuing and unresolved component in the law firm-client relationship, a serious and costly barrier to effective collaboration. As a partner, can you allow this to continue?
July 02, 2015Pamela Woldow and Doug RichardsonMichael Rhodes, the charismatic chair of Cooley's privacy and data protection practice, took the stage at an awards dinner in late April with an extra bounce in his step ' and a blunt prediction for his colleagues in the plaintiffs privacy bar.
July 02, 2015Ross Todd