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Reducing Cognitive Load and Enhancing Marketing Productivity with AI
August 01, 2024
While law firm marketing professionals are apt to experience cognitive load, the squeezing of marketing departments to do more with less is certainly exacerbating the potential for cognitive load and making the case for AI even stronger.
Proactive Brand Defense: Why Warren Buffett's Advice Matters More Than Ever
August 01, 2024
Warren Buffett's wisdom rings true: "It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently." In our current landscape of social media and viral content, a brand's reputation — its most valuable asset — can be severely damaged in mere seconds.
Why High-Quality Data is Crucial to Fighting Financial Crime 
August 01, 2024
The fight against financial crime is becoming increasingly complex. The increasing prominence of AI also means that firms may leave themselves exposed to unexpected risks if they do not carefully consider the quality of the data that fuels the AI system.
Elevate Your Thought Leadership: Strategies for Impactful Influence
August 01, 2024
Proving your status as an influencer in your industry is the most effective way to stand out in a crowded market. Thought leadership is not a destination but rather a journey of constant evolution and contribution to the collective knowledge of your industry.
The Double-Edged Sword of Discounting Corporate Legal Fees: Weighing Profitability Against Client Retention
August 01, 2024
This article delves into the multifaceted implications of discounting corporate legal fees, exploring both the potential benefits and the risks associated with this strategy.
Warehouse Liability: Know Before You Stow!
August 01, 2024
As consumers continue to shift purchasing and consumption habits in the aftermath of the pandemic, manufacturers are increasingly reliant on third-party logistics and warehousing to ensure their products timely reach the market.
Client Retention: Grabbing the Low-Hanging Fruit
August 01, 2024
This article explores the importance of client retention, strategies to nurture client relationships, and how to leverage those relationships for business development.
New York's Good Cause Eviction Law: An Overview and Impact Analysis
August 01, 2024
The effectiveness of the Good Cause Eviction Law will largely depend on its implementation and the local adaptations that municipalities outside New York City decide to enact. Both landlords and tenants should stay informed about the specifics of how this law is applied in their respective locales and how it will be interpreted and handled in the judicial system.
The Future Viability of 105(a) Injunctions Following the Supreme Court's Decision In 'Purdue Pharma'
August 01, 2024
Until now, a successful reorganization assumed the debtor could confirm a plan with nondebtor releases and injunctions based on less than full creditor consensus. Now that nonconsensual releases in Chapter 11 plans are no longer permitted, will debtors have a more difficult time obtaining a 105(a) injunction?
What Financial Questions Should You Ask Your Client?
August 01, 2024
If you open the door to helping clients with financial planning, it can also make sense that a law firm might address the same concerns internally. In that case, the financial planning questions a forward-thinking attorney might ask of a client are also questions that attorney should be considering in their own life.

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