Lawyers or Technicians: Who Make Better e-Discovery Project Managers?
July 02, 2014
The demand for e-discovery project managers is extreme, thus the bulk of career opportunities for e-discovery professionals are in project management. But not every e-discovery project manager has the same background or is even the same type of project manager.
The BEST Marketing Investment You Can Make
June 30, 2014
With all the potential for stress, I offer this: Set your mind and resolve to make every day count toward building a more prosperous and fulfilling practice. Yes, you <i>can</i> make that happen.
Big Data & Privacy News
June 02, 2014
White House Out With Big Report On Big Data <br>Santa Clara Law to Offer Privacy Certificate
Issues in Valuing Celebrity Estate Publicity Rights
June 02, 2014
The IRS has recognized the right to publicity and the need to appraise this asset for estate tax purposes. But valuing the right of publicity of a deceased celebrity can be difficult, and wrought with assumptions and speculation.
Ten Reasons to Just Say No to New Work
June 02, 2014
The battles to land new clients and matters are fierce and the consequences of losing are far more damaging than ever. Nevertheless, there are times when the smart play is to decline, no matter how alluring the likely fees are.
How Women Lawyers Can Chart a Different Course
June 02, 2014
For all the chatter, studies, and disheartening stats we read on where Women in the Law rank in the legal services sector, I say "phooey." Yes, the numbers stink; yes, there are real barriers, discrimination, disappointing treatment from law firm leadership, but hey, we are women "with a capitol W" as the phrase goes.
Ninth Circuit Eyes Middle Ground in Oracle-SAP Feud
June 02, 2014
Oracle Corp. may have won half of its battle with SAP AG at the Ninth Circuit on May 13 as a three-judge panel seemed to agree the company can pursue hypothetical license damages for copyright infringement, even though Oracle has no track record of actually licensing its software to competitors.
Analytical Glue
June 02, 2014
At Bradford & Barthel, LLP, we're leveraging Big Hand, Net Documents, and Tableau in concert with our existing systems toward a 5:1 cost savings ratio for the firm over the next three years. Our strategy is to position ourselves to compete in the most stringent pricing comparisons available within our practice area. How?
