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Decoding Encrypted Documents in Cross-Border e-Discovery
Organizations should develop a strategy to determine whether encryption will be an issue as early as possible in a case. It is also important at the outset to develop a process for handling these very complicated document sets when time is of the essence and when local privacy laws must be considered.
How Law Firms Can Fix the 'Dropbox Problem'
Maintaining client confidentiality has always been a core responsibility of the legal profession, yet keeping sensitive, confidential information secure has never been more complicated, thanks to the emerging "Dropbox problem."
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Connecting Self-Awareness to Profits
A look at the DISC style assessment tool and what it means for your bottom line.
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When Is It Legal to Fire?
Tongue-in-cheek look at real instances when it is legal to terminate an employee.
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New Online Whistleblower Complaint Form
In a move designed to ease the filing of whistleblower complaints, OSHA recently unveiled a new online whistleblower complaint form.
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The Expanding Role of the Audit Committee
The role the independent audit committee of a board of directors is becoming increasingly important as significant responsibilities shift to the board of directors.
Your e-Discovery Bucket List
In-house teams that have been subject to resource constraints and staff reductions must approach their litigation more thoughtfully and creatively than ever before.
Practice Tip: Avoiding E-mail Compliance Traps
This article discusses the challenge that technology as simple as e-mail can pose for compliance officers.
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General Personal Jurisdiction: Daimler AG v. Bauman
This article provides an overview of the Supreme Court's general-jurisdiction doctrine, discusses the recent decision in <I>Bauman</I>, and assesses the likely impact of the decision going forward.
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Real Property Law
In-depth analysis of important rulings.
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