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Today's PR Tips for Law Firm Laterals
October 01, 2022
There are steps that a law firm can take to be proactive in their messaging, marketing and public relations no matter if a lawyer is leaving or joining the firm. As with many legal marketing efforts, careful planning and strategic thinking is key to ultimate success.
Rebounding from a Layoff or Just Want to Build Your Confidence and Profile?
October 01, 2022
Law firms, along with many others, seem to have transitioned from the challenges associated with the Great Resignation to wondering whether they overhired. Some lawyers will be the victims of a layoff. Victims? And that's the problem. If you've ever been laid off, downsized, made redundant, or any other of the euphemisms for being fired, it can feel terrible.
Right to Funds from Sale of Tax Credits At Issue In Litigation Between Production Companies
October 01, 2022
State tax credits are valuable tools for helping meet the costs of producing films, TV shows, commercials, and other media and entertainment productions. But if more than one production company is involved with a project, a legal dispute can arise over which company owns the right to the tax credit funds.
Malpractice Claim Over Prince Tracks Is Governed by Massachusetts Law
October 01, 2022
The Mass. Appeals Court ruled that a legal malpractice claim brought by representatives of the iconic musician Prince's estate against an attorney and his firm is governed by Massachusetts, not Minnesota, law.
Is Twitter Worth the Bother?
October 01, 2022
A current question on a lot of marketers' minds: "Is Twitter worth the trouble?" For some firms, Twitter may be the best social media platform; others may not say the same. Let's discuss Twitter and whether the time and effort needed are worth it.
Defamation Cases Against Netflix, Funimation Have Different Outcomes
October 01, 2022
Defamation litigation crops up often in the entertainment industry. Two recent Texas Court of Appeals opinions raise issues worth noting in such cases, though each of the Texas decisions had different outcomes.
Are We Over Thinking Office Return Strategies?
October 01, 2022
Routines based around 'work from home' are calcifying, and commuting, parking, sandwich shops and childcare are fading into distant memory. With each passing week, the challenge to win attorneys back into the office increases.
The Real Estate Leasing Lawyer's Role In an M&A Deal With a Reps & Warranties Policy
October 01, 2022
This article provides an overview of the most commonly-accepted purposes of an RWI policy and an overview of the RWI policy underwriting process.
Pitfalls of the Attorney-Client Privilege
October 01, 2022
The attorney-client privilege is a critical component in the legal process but its protection is constantly being challenged in complicated corporate investigations. There are measures that attorneys should, where possible, take steps to mitigate the risk of losing the privilege.
Criminal Considerations In Trade Secrets Disputes
October 01, 2022
Part One of a Three-Part Series When the international theft of U.S. trade secrets escalated and became a higher priority for domestic entities, trade secrets owners faced difficult challenges in collecting evidence, pursuing civil actions against overseas actors, and successfully obtaining worthwhile and meaningful relief from civil actions alone. These challenges ultimately resulted in increased referrals, investigations, and prosecutions of trade secrets theft under the EEA by federal authorities.

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