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CLE Shouldn't Be the Only Training Mandatory for Attorneys
July 01, 2024
State law bar associations mandate Continuing Legal Education (CLE) for attorneys to ensure that legal professionals remain informed of the evolving laws and to maintain a high standard of professional competence. Unfortunately, "how to be successful" is not taught in law school nor approved as a CLE topic.
Diversity Gains Continued, But Slowed, In 2023
July 01, 2024
Results from American Lawyer's Diversity Scorecard The pace of growth slowed for representation of diverse attorneys in 2023, but every underrepresented group still made gains.
DOJ's Cyber Fraud Initiative Is a Wake-Up Call That Keeps Ringing
July 01, 2024
The DOJ's Cyber-Fraud Initiative's results and DOJ's guidance on corporate compliance have made the point to government contractors and corporate America — "now is the time to invest and reinvest" in cybersecurity compliance.
The Legal Help Desk: Shifting Toward User Sentiment as the Primary Health Factor
July 01, 2024
Traditional metrics that once defined the effectiveness of help desk operations within law firms are undergoing a profound transformation. The new era places user sentiment and new delivery models at the forefront of service as a quicker "get back to work" mentality coupled with a technology-savvy generational shift. As a result, the gauges we use to measure customer satisfaction have changed and are shaping the overall future success of the legal tech support ecosystem.
The Perfect Storm: Why Contract Hiring Will Eclipse Direct Hiring In Privacy and Tech In 2024
July 01, 2024
Part Two of a Two Part Article Part 1 of this article looked at how remote flexibility is driving job seekers, that most privacy programs will use contractors by 2026, the speed of hire, the real cost of DIY staffing and whether posting jobs online really works. Part 2 looks at what's next for CPOs, AI jobs in privacy, where the new jobs will come from, whose salaries are spiking and some guidance for the latter half of 2024.
Six Reasons e-Discovery Benefits from AI
July 01, 2024
Recent media coverage makes it clear that the time for law firms to embrace the disruption of AI is now. If you wait, from the looks of it, you risk losing business, and perhaps credibility.
CLE Shouldn't Be the Only Mandatory Training for Attorneys
July 01, 2024
Each stage of an attorney's career offers opportunities for a curriculum that addresses both the individual's and the firm's need to drive success.
First Circuit Defines 'Featured Artist' for Purpose of Right to Sound-Recording Royalties from Digital Transmissions
July 01, 2024
To the public, a band typically is defined as its performing members, not a business entity that may control the music group. But when it comes to royalty rights, are the performers or the business entity entitled to "featured artist" statutory royalties from digital transmissions of the band's sound recordings?
Blockchain Domains: New Developments for Brand Owners
July 01, 2024
Blockchain domain names offer decentralized alternatives to traditional DNS-based domain names, promising enhanced security, privacy and censorship resistance. However, these benefits come with significant challenges, particularly for brand owners seeking to protect their trademarks in these new digital spaces.
Putting a Face (and a Voice) to Your Brand
July 01, 2024
Tips for Preparing a Spokesperson An organization's brand is among its most valuable assets. Just as we aim for consistent use of logos or taglines, maintaining control of messaging is an important component of brand management. To that end, it's helpful to establish a spokesperson for media outreach, interviews and more.

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