On the Move
September 02, 2014
Who's doing what; who's going where.
Avoiding FCPA Liability by Tightening Internal Controls
September 02, 2014
Tightening up internal controls and putting in place an effective compliance program are crucial for lessening or even eliminating FCPA exposure -- and subsequent huge fines. The primary elements of an effective compliance program are discussed in this article.
Supreme Court's <i>Troice</i> Has Important Risk Management Implications
September 02, 2014
On Feb. 26, the U.S. Supreme Court decided <I>Chadbourne & Parke v.Troice</I>, holding that SLUSA does not preclude state law class actions where the plaintiffs allege that they purchased uncovered securities that the defendants said were backed by securities listed on a national exchange ' a misrepresentation.
<i>Marketing Tech:</i> The Content Marketing Craze
September 02, 2014
Well, it's official. The term "Content Marketing" has now entered the double-edged world of a "household name." Strive for it? Sure, for a brand. But, when a concept, an idea, or a tactic reaches that level, it creates an inverse correlation between the amount the term is used, and the degree to which people understand it.
Creating Opportunity From Change
September 02, 2014
The cost of doing business is increasing and the market is showing less stability. These factors are shifting the equipment finance market and changing how we do business. Systems investment is necessary to reduce operating cost, saving time and effort through automation.
Establishing a Web Presence After a Merger
September 02, 2014
When the law firms of Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP and Wildman Harrold Allen & Dixon LLP merged in 2011, marketing efforts, specifically the online and digital Web presence, were quickly devoted to achieving a cohesive "one voice, one brand, one solution" approach.
Bitcoin and Technology Challenges in Criminal Law
September 02, 2014
Online technology presents numerous challenges to attorneys during litigation, while managing their firms and marketing their services, and in trying to keep up with the newest legal developments and rulings. A recent decision in a case of first impression by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York highlights how online technology also presents challenges in criminal law enforcement.
Future Proofing Your Back Office Operation For the Next Five to 10 Years
September 02, 2014
In this continued age of economic uncertainty and transition for law firms, the back office and support services functions have become an increased target of opportunity. Firms are thinking more strategically about how to reduce and recover back office costs, increase efficiency, and implement newer technologies, all while maintaining or increasing services to the end users.
Finding a Chief Strategy Officer
September 02, 2014
Just as chief marketing and business development officers came to the fore following the recession, "chief strategy officers" are making their way to the managing partner's cabinet.
