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The Evolving Minimal Technology Footprint
April 27, 2012
The key to a successful LPM and AFA approach, I feel, lies within client integration, and hence embracing the economics of ubiquity as alluded to above. In the information age, information and associated outputs are abundant, but how do we best organize, manage and share meaningful interactions and deliverables seamlessly with our clients?
Protocols and Pitfalls for Leveraging Technology
April 27, 2012
This article highlights a series of best practices for litigants to consider in their trial strategy discussions, as well as a description of the challenges they are likely to face.
Professional Development: Interacting with Prospects and Clients
April 27, 2012
Pay attention to your prospects' and clients' communications and behavioral clues. They will help you to better connect with them. Here's how to do it.
ICANN and Pornographers: Comrades in Arms?
April 27, 2012
According to the press reports, the Florida-based company that bought the .xxx domain last year and reaped millions in registration fees from companies, universities, organizations and individuals seeking to protect their trademarks and names from being associated with pornography (with no intent of ever using the sites) has applied to own three more ' sex, .porn and .adult.
Courts in Australia And the U.S. Address Google's AdWords Program
April 27, 2012
Appellate courts in both the United States and Australia recently addressed whether Google, Inc. violated the country's respective trademark laws through the use of third-party trademarks as keywords in Google's AdWords advertising program. Google suffered legal losses in both countries.
Digital Copiers Don't Forget
April 27, 2012
When it comes to data security, one area that many companies have missed is the sensitive data that likely resides in the hard drive memories of printers, copiers, and fax machines.
Second Circuit Revives Copyright Case Against Google, YouTube
April 27, 2012
Viacom International got a second shot at proving that Google's YouTube massively infringed its copyrights by hosting clips from shows like <i>The Daily Show</i> and <i>Family Guy</i> without its permission. And whether Viacom and its lawyers succeed or not, they've already managed to shape the developing case law over copyrighted content that users illegally upload to the Internet.
Marketing Tech: Does Your LinkedIn Profile Play by the Rules?
April 27, 2012
Rules governing lawyers with respect to client relationships, specifically advertising and solicitation, vary from state-to-state. The use of social media is governed by these rules as well. Are you compliant?
Asking Prospective Employees for Social Media Credentials
April 27, 2012
This article addresses legal concerns in accessing a prospective employee's social media information.
DIY Mentoring
April 27, 2012
Similar to financial investments you will want a well-diversified portfolio of mentors who can contribute to your career in different ways depending on your goals.

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