Anti-Money Laundering Enforcement Update
March 01, 2021
Over the last decade or so, anti-money laundering (AML), counter-terrorism financing (CFT), and sanctions compliance have been the subject of increased enforcement efforts. We expect this trend to accelerate in 2021 and beyond, propelled at least in part by the recent enactment of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020.
Marketing Analytics: More Is Not Always Best
March 01, 2021
In the past few decades, law firms have made great strides in catching up with the rest of the corporate world and are reaping the benefits of all kinds of marketing. This acceptance by firm management is in great part due to an increased appreciation of analytics, made possible by digital marketing and social media.
Legal Tech: Winter 2021 E-Discovery Case Law Review
March 01, 2021
In this winter e-discovery case law review, we'll cover three cases that might have turned out differently had counsel supervised e-discovery activities more adequately.
Telehealth Enforcement: Is It the Next Big Thing?
March 01, 2021
With the Biden administration and a DOJ led by Merrick Garland, predictions have begun about future trends in government enforcement. Two pieces of conventional wisdom emerge: First, the focus will shift to more white-collar crime enforcement actions. And second, the healthcare industry will continue to be a major focus for investigators and prosecutors.
NY Court Rewrites Rules On Liquidated Damages In Surrender Agreements
March 01, 2021
In a recent decision, the NY Court of Appeals handed down a decision with a new interpretation of the law of liquidated damages with regard to surrender agreements. Trustees of Columbia v. D'Agostino rewrites the rules of when a tenant simply gives up on the space.
Using Legal Tech to Help Lawyers Protect Privilege and Better Serve Their Clients
March 01, 2021
A recent UK High Court ruling has provided lawyers everywhere with a stark reminder on the scope of privilege for electronic communications: just because an email itself is privileged does not automatically render the documents attached to that email privileged.
How Legal Tech Can Help Lawyers Protect Privilege and Better Serve Their Clients
March 01, 2021
A recent UK High Court ruling has provided lawyers everywhere with a stark reminder on the scope of privilege for electronic communications.
What a Post-COVID-19 World: Debtors' Extraordinary Responses to COVID-19
March 01, 2021
The impact of the pandemic rages on and, in its path leaves many businesses and industries demolished or, at best, severely impaired. Once again, the Bankruptcy Code has been called upon to provide relief to those in dire need
Copyright Issues In Online Content
March 01, 2021
Publication of content online impacts the duration of copyright protection among other purposes, including optimizing creative and ownership rights and the availability of statutory damages and attorney fees. Thus, it is important to determine when Internet distribution constitutes publication.
Leadership in Law: 5 Ways Attorneys Can Utilize Accountability Partners to Build Business
March 01, 2021
As individuals, accountability helps propel us forward. It forces us to prioritize with intention and makes us enhance our efficiencies so that we can…
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