Vendor Limitations of Liability for Security Breaches
August 02, 2015
Counsel advising companies on vendor contracts are in a tough spot. Cybersecurity risks presented by data outsourcing demand increasing attention and resources. At the same time, outsourcing of data to third-party vendors has become, in many instances, a business necessity.
Court Watch
August 02, 2015
Court Awards Franchisor Attorneys' Fees in Trademark Infringement Action Against Competitor <br>
<b><i>Practice Tip: </i></b> Fighting to Win: A General Counsel's Perspective on Retaining Outside Counsel
August 02, 2015
The Northern District of California is dubbed the "Food Court" for the hundreds of false-advertising, food-labeling class actions filed there in recent years, now averaging one per week. These lawsuits are brought on behalf of consumers who allege that buyers of various food and beverage products are harmed because they consume products with labels promoting specific attributes or claims such as "better for you" or "all natural."
Underground Storage Tanks
August 02, 2015
There are over a half-million underground storage tanks in the U.S. containing petroleum or other substances that are subject to federal regulation. This is in addition to the countless underground and above-ground tanks storing heating oil or other substances that are not subject to federal oversight. This article presents a regulatory overview and discusses coverage issues.
Law Firm 3.0: Compensation, Billable Hour Limiting Firms' Success
August 02, 2015
This is the second installment of a series examining the shift in law firm business models and the issues law firms must address to remain competitive in a new age of providing legal services. The third installment will appear later this year.
Proxy Advisory Firms
August 02, 2015
For the past several years, I have been tasked with providing an update on proxy advisory firms, most notably ISS and Glass Lewis, and the evolving policy updates they issue on an annual basis.
How to Determine a Diligent Job Search
August 02, 2015
If a plaintiff in a discrimination case or a recipient spouse in a divorce action is unemployed or under-employed and seeking compensation or maintenance, that party's employability must be ascertained in order to determine a fair and just award. Frequently, this requires consultation with, or testimony by, a vocational or employability expert.
