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e-Discovery In An Information Governance World
July 02, 2015
Electronic discovery experts continue to put an emphasis on recognizing e-discovery as part of a complete information governance (IG) solution. Yet, despite its ubiquity, many professionals who have a solid grounding in electronic discovery struggle to understand how it falls into the broader world of information governance.
Brokerage Windows in Retirement Plans
July 02, 2015
In 2014, the DOL published a request for information (RFI) regarding the use of so-called "brokerage windows" under retirement plans, such as many "Section 401(k)" plans, that allow participants (and beneficiaries) to direct the investment of their retirement accounts. The RFI is one of the more recent developments surrounding what has become an increasingly controversial topic regarding the investment of Section 401(k) plans and other participant-direct retirement plans.
Sirius XM Fends Off Turtles' Recordings Suit in Florida
July 02, 2015
After several defeats, Sirius XM Radio won an important ruling in its ongoing legal battle with the '60s rock band The Turtles.
Financing Accessions: A Real-World Analysis in Question and Answer Format
July 02, 2015
As many lenders and lessors have discovered, financing a unit that will be attached to equipment financed by another lender can be more challenging than it appears. Especially if the other item is a titled motor vehicle.
Quarterly State Compliance Review
July 02, 2015
This edition of the Quarterly State Compliance Review looks at some legislation of interest to corporate lawyers that went into effect between Jan. 1, 2015 and April 1, 2015. It also looks at some recent decisions of interest from the courts of Delaware, Georgia and Maryland.
Chapter 9 Cases with Debtors Other Than Cities, Counties and Towns
July 02, 2015
An in-depth look at Chapter 9, and what you have to know.
Defining the Intersection of Legal and GRC
July 02, 2015
While the convergence of legal management and enterprise governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) is not new, more recent efforts to manage this development through integrated technology are fast becoming a strategic imperative.
<b><i>The Business of Branding:</i></b> To Build the Brand, Build Up The Lawyers
July 02, 2015
When attempting to build their brands, the first question that law firm managers and marketers should ask is not "How can we build our brand?" but rather a prior question: "What is the brand that we're trying to build?"
Recent Rulings Expand the Scope of the Employment-Related Exclusionary Clause
July 02, 2015
In December 2014, the Indiana Court of Appeals expanded the scope of employment-related exclusions when it granted summary judgment in favor of Peerless Indemnity Insurance Company in a coverage dispute with a named partner in the now defunct law firm of Moshe &amp; Stimson, LLP. Herein is an analysis of the case.
Law Firm 3.0: Information Changing Law Firm Models
July 02, 2015
The standard law firm model that has been in effect for the better part of the last 20 years is becoming less viable and the way law firms are run is undergoing a subtle, yet significant change, driven largely by information.

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