LEGAL TECH: FileTrail Disposes of 1.5 Million Records for Nelson Mullins
January 01, 2021
"Ensuring that electronic records are disposed of in a timely manner is essential to maintaining security, confidentiality and data protection," says Darrell Mervau, FileTrail president. And law firms are taking note.
LEGAL TECH: New TAR Case Spotlights Perils with Broad ESI Protocols
January 01, 2021
A new case has brought into the spotlight the risks responding parties face when entering into ESI protocols with detailed disclosure obligations regarding technology-assisted review (TAR).
What ALM Reporters and Editors Expect From Law Firms and PR Pros in 2021: Part I
January 01, 2021
Part I of this series looks at what veteran legal editors want and expect from law firms and PR pros in 2021. Part II will be in the February issue. Part I offers you a head start.
For the New Year, Copy High Growth Firms by Prioritizing Marketing Investment
January 01, 2021
Firms must be cautious as they re-examine budget priorities to not underestimate the harm that can be caused by failing to consider the long-range damage that can be done to a firm's brand by cutting back too much on their marketing efforts.
AI Is Calling Time On the Billable Hour
January 01, 2021
The game has changed substantially for law firms today — the evolution of the legal business model is underway and artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a big role in calling time on the billable hour.
For the New Year, Copy High Growth Firms By Prioritizing Marketing Investment
January 01, 2021
In the chaos of this past year, it is easy to lose sight of long-term priorities for the sake of addressing short-term crises. Firms must be cautious as they re-examine budget priorities to not underestimate the harm that can be caused by failing to consider the long-range damage that can be done to a firm's brand by cutting back too much on their marketing efforts.
10 Ways to Prepare for 2021's Collision of Business and Society
January 01, 2021
As we enter 2021, we should expect the needs of business and society to continue colliding. But if law firms prepare for those collisions, they can drive better outcomes.
The NY Court of Appeals Provides Important Guidance for Lease Surrender Agreements
January 01, 2021
At a time when the COVID-19 crisis is causing an unprecedented number of lease defaults, a recent NY Court of Appeals decision provides both guidance and warnings to attorneys asked to negotiate and litigate leasehold surrender agreements.
The NY Court of Appeals Provides Important Guidance for Lease Surrender Agreements
January 01, 2021
At a time when the COVID-19 crisis is causing an unprecedented number of lease defaults, the recent Court of Appeals decision, The Trustees of Columbia University v D'Agostino Supermarkets, Inc., provides both guidance and warnings to attorneys asked to negotiate and litigate leasehold surrender agreements.
MOST POPULAR STORIES
- How AI Has Affected PRWhen we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.Read More ›
- <b><i>Online Extra: </b></i> 7-Eleven Hit With Discovery Sanctions in NJ Franchise Case </b></i>A federal magistrate judge in Camden has sanctioned 7-Eleven Inc. for what he said were repeatedly deficient discovery responses in a case alleging the company unlawfully targeted South Jersey franchisees and owners for termination.Read More ›
- Regulators are Catching Up to Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology within the Financial Services Industry<b><i>Part Two of a Two-Part Article</b></i><p>The proliferation of cryptocurrency and blockchain is being driven by the efficiencies and protections afforded to early adopters. The operational efficiencies and resulting cost savings are readily apparent in the financial services industry and are equally coveted by the entities trying to implement them and by the customers who will benefit from the implementation. However, neither party can fully enjoy these benefits without first understanding and overcoming the various regulatory hurdles.Read More ›
- Tips for How Women Lawyers Can Chart a Different Course, Part 3Along the way to charting your own course, below are critical habits to be implemented as you stay focused on growing a fulfilling and prosperous career.Read More ›