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A Playbook for CRM Adoption
June 01, 2024
Here's the playbook for disruption: Take attorneys out of the equation. Stop building CRM that succeeds or fails on their shoulders. We need to shift the focus and, instead, build the technology from the ground up for the professionals who actually use it: marketing and business development.
CRM Success: A Playbook for Disrupting Traditional CRM
June 01, 2024
Here's the playbook for disruption: Take attorneys out of the equation. Stop building CRM that succeeds or fails on their shoulders. We need to shift the focus and, instead, build the technology from the ground up for the professionals who actually use it: marketing and business development.
Trade Secret Protection Plans Provide Certainty to Employers
June 01, 2024
The protection of trade secrets has long been understood to be a legitimate business interest, and, traditionally, companies have used non-competition clauses to protect their trade secrets. Now, with non-competition agreements in doubt and facing greater scrutiny, companies will need to rely on other protection mechanisms.
7 Recommendations for Social Media Influencers and Companies to Protect Themselves Against Copyright Issues
June 01, 2024
By understanding some of the risks posed by copyright law and by following the above recommendations, influencers and brands can protect their creative works and reputations and build a mutually beneficial partnership.
Federal Circuit Overrules 'Rosen-Durling' Test for Design Patent Obviousness
June 01, 2024
The downfall of the Rosen-Durling test will generally make it harder to obtain design patents and easier to invalidate design patents.
I Got Royalties, Babe: L.A. Federal Court Sides With Cher On Income from Sonny's Song Interests
June 01, 2024
The U.S. District Court for the Central District of California has decided that the termination by Mary Bono of grants made by her late husband Sonny Bono under the copyright-assignment termination provision of the Copyright Act didn't affect royalty rights under a 1978 marital settlement agreement between Sonny and ex-wife Cher.
Compliance Requirements of CISA's Proposed Cyber Incident Reporting Rule
June 01, 2024
This article focuses on the requirements of CISA's proposed cyber incident reporting rule, the compliance requirements for covered entities and the steps entities can take to protect themselves.
Supreme Court Limits Impact Fees
June 01, 2024
In April, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, holding that legislatively-imposed fees on development are subject to the same constitutional scrutiny as fees imposed by administrative bodies. The Court's decision may have an impact on fees New York municipalities impose on developers in lieu of developer-provided parkland.
Courts Split Over Requirement for Chapter 15 Jurisdiction In the U.S.
June 01, 2024
If a foreign debtor doesn't reside in, have a domicile or place of business in, or have property in the U.S., can the foreign representative of the debtor utilize Chapter 15 to obtain discovery to use in the foreign proceeding?
How Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Onsite Support Services Back to the Office
June 01, 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the industry in many ways, pushing law firms to rapidly adopt remote work solutions, digital transformation and cost cutting measures. While some adjustments proved effective, most industry leaders are prioritizing higher office attendance as a measure for future success.

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