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U.S. Companies Reviewing $600 Billion U.K. Investment Over Hard Brexit Fears
October 18, 2016
Continental Breakfast: your daily update on what's happening in Europe.Major U.S. corporations are reviewing their U.K. investments due to concerns…
14 Obama Lawyers Whose Inboxes Could Swell With Job Offers
October 16, 2016
White-collar enforcement. Cybersecurity. Privacy and technology. Antitrust. Health care. Congressional investigations. The Obama administration lawyers identified below are on the front lines in key areas and are sure to command attention in Big Law and corporate offices.
Privacy and Security of Personal Information Collected by Benefit Plans
October 14, 2016
High profile cyberattacks and data breaches have become routine occurrences. Cyber threats are so pervasive that many privacy and security experts advise that responsible parties ' like fiduciaries of employee benefit plans ' should prepare for <i>when</i> a data breach occurs, not </i>if</i>. Plan sponsors and fiduciaries should be aware of, and address, security and privacy issues in connection with personal information.
Outsourcing Is No Longer a Four Letter Word
October 14, 2016
With 70% of law firms outsourcing a portion of their back office and 45% considering outsourcing some middle office functions, it is clear that outsourcing is on the rise in law firms. This is because, when executed correctly, it can be an excellent management tool to increase service levels, broaden talent and manage costs.
Retiring Boomers Pose Big Challenges For Firms
October 14, 2016
On June 30, securities litigator James Benedict, 66, walked out of his office at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley &amp; McCloy for the last time as a partner and caught a plane to Vail, Colorado, to begin the next chapter of his life.
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October 06, 2016
Accounting and Financial Planning for Law Firms Lawrence L. Bell Advisors, LLC, Kensington, MD Wayne Berkowitz Berdon LLP, New York James…
New York Rejects Federal Trend, Limits Common Interest Doctrine
October 01, 2016
Full and frank communication with another party's legal counsel is often necessary effectively to defend a client and to ensure compliance with the law. Thus, the question, "Under what circumstances may a company share privileged information with a third party?" is an important one.
Demand Is Down, So Why Are Billing Rates on the Rise?
September 01, 2016
Contradicting the ordinary rules of supply and demand, law firms have continued to jack up hourly fees faster than flat demand and a projected 1.7% annual inflation rate would suggest.
Money Laundering Case Puts Spotlight On Law Firms' Use of Trust Accounts
September 01, 2016
A $3.5 billion asset forfeiture case that the DOJ brought in July grabbed the public's attention for the alleged purchases involved: a luxury jet, a Beverly Hills mansion, Las Vegas casino junkets and a stake in the Leonardo DiCaprio movie <i>The Wolf of Wall Street.</i> But for experts in how law firms handle client funds, another detail in the case may merit special scrutiny.
Partners Approaching Retirement: Transitioning Their Clients and Setting Their Compensation
September 01, 2016
While most firms like to consider clients to be those of the firm and not of any particular attorney within the firm, it is generally acknowledged that specific attorneys are responsible for developing, nurturing and maintaining the firm's relationship with each of its clients. This article describes a common procedure that may act as a guide to transitioning clients during a partner's pre-retirement years.

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