IP News
December 21, 2012
Highlights of the latest intellectual property news from around the country.
'Buckyballs' Lawsuit May Limit Use of Celebrity Name
December 21, 2012
Advertisers and marketers should watch <i>The Estate of Buckminster Fuller v. Maxfield & Oberton Holdings, LLC</i> closely to see what limits may exist on their use of a name that has ties to a celebrity as well as a separate object.
Impact of Private Equity on Franchising
December 21, 2012
As 2013 begins, franchising is being transformed by major investments in franchise systems by private equity funds. <i>FBLA</i> asked leading franchise attorneys how they see private equity affecting the industry, and their responses reflect widespread optimism that these investors are bringing much more than (the widely appreciated) funding that can fuel franchise expansion.
Equipment Finance Sector Expected to Surpass $740 Billion in 2013
December 20, 2012
U.S. businesses and government agencies will finance more than $742 billion in equipment acquisitions in 2013, according to the <i>U.S. Equipment Finance Market Study 2012-2013</i>, recently released by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation.
A Lessee's Guide
December 20, 2012
At this time of year, CFOs are scrutinizing the available forms of funding to determine the most efficient way to satisfy their space, equipment and technology needs, and keep their organizations performing at their competitive best financially and operationally.
I Have Seen the Future ...
December 11, 2012
As the economic outlook has continued to remain uncertain and the inability of law firms to reduce or hold the line on expenses becomes more apparent, law firms are increasingly looking at oursourcing.
2013 - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IS RARELY SIMPLE OR EASY
December 04, 2012
2013 - BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IS RARELY SIMPLE OR EASY Growth in a free market is there to be gained. Firms can always find ways to use growth as a powerful marketing asset. But for firms that finally recognize the need to pursue legal business development, two questions need to be asked: First, how can your firm exploit the current marketplace? And second, what long term strategic and pragmatic business development lessons can you learn, firm size…
iPad Best Practice Tips for Legal Professionals
November 29, 2012
For legal professionals, the only real choice remains Apple's iPad. The wide selection of legal-specific apps for the iPad cannot be matched by competing Android tablets. Whether intended or not, Apple is winning that market. However, with success comes responsibility, and when it comes to lawyers, accountability, security and saving time is extremely important when serving clients. Here are my "best-practice" recommendations and tips to make the most effective and safest use of iPads for lawyers.
Duel of the e-Discovery Dollars: Cloud vs. Appliance
November 29, 2012
To many e-discovery professionals, the debate over cloud versus appliance is akin to those over Mac versus PC or Coke versus Pepsi. Each side has its diehard advocates, whose loyalties are often grounded more on habit than on facts.
News Briefs
November 29, 2012
Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.
