Client Development During the Pandemic
May 01, 2020
The new normal under the plague has put pressure on law firms to simply operate, as well as thrive. However, law firms have a unique opportunity during the COVID-19 outbreak to capture new files and business. Now is the time to use a personal touch and double down on digital marketing.
Voice of the Client: Hearing the Voice of the Client
May 01, 2020
For the last decade, law firms have been touting that they are client-centered. While we generally agree that is the case, we also believe that there are still untapped opportunities to bring the "voice of the client" to additional aspects of the firm and improve the overall client experience.
COVID-19: Threats Abound: How to Protect Your Remote Workforce
May 01, 2020
If there's an upside to this unsettling period, it's that the same cloud that irrevocably changed the way companies do business in recent years will now help them navigate through this pandemic. By enabling remote work in response to this crisis, companies will emerge nimbler, more technologically sound and more productive.
Competitive Intelligence: "Dear Marketing & Business Development Professional …"
May 01, 2020
Letters from librarians on value and opportunities to work together to support firm goals.
New Jersey's Latest Effort on the Privacy Front
May 01, 2020
New Jersey legislators are joining a growing line of states in proposing a bill to strengthen data privacy protections, following in the footsteps of privacy laws enacted in Europe and California.
A CCPA Private Right of Action on the Horizon
May 01, 2020
Class Action Complaints Test Whether Plaintiffs Can Sue for Any Violation of the CCPA
This article provides an overview of how the CCPA addresses private rights of action, summarizes recent class action complaints that attempt to use CCPA violations as the basis for class-wide claims, and provides suggestions for prioritizing activity in CCPA compliance programs in this new litigation environment.
Privacy and Compliance Services: Why the Market Is Rumbling Against the Big Four
May 01, 2020
With the advent of stringent privacy regulations in Europe and the United States, corporations are spending more time and money scrambling to ensure their privacy and compliance processes are able to withstand these high levels of scrutiny. At the same time, competition to provide these services is heating up as the Big Four professional services firms plant their stakes more broadly in this fertile ground.
Perspective on Impact of COVID-19 on Entertainment Industry
May 01, 2020
Leslie José Zigel, Chair of the Entertainment, Media & Technology Group at Greenspoon Marder offers his thoughts on entertainment industry issues arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Privacy Is Top Priority But Spending Will Decrease, Survey Says
May 01, 2020
Exterro's Annual Study of Legal Spend Management indicates that organizations are expecting to spend less on compliance with privacy laws in 2020 as they wait to see how new regulations like the CCPA are enforced first.
Counsel Concerns: COVID-19's Impact On Sports Lawyers
May 01, 2020
While every industry is dealing with massive upheaval as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, few are as visible as sports and entertainment. While many who practice in this area anticipate a slowdown in overall legal work, certain pockets of work are being pushed to the forefront, creating demand for the services these attorneys provide.
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