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Computers in Their Pockets
June 28, 2013
Our clients carry in their pockets ' into and out of their homes and offices ' more personal electronic information than most of us held in our desktop machines just a decade ago. Much of this data is personal and irrelevant to litigation, some of it is relevant but harmless, and an unquantifiable amount of it is potentially damning.
Document Exchange Breaches
June 28, 2013
Think about the last case you handled for your largest client. What would happen if that information was breached or hacked? It is an alarming possibility and one that should rightfully occupy your thoughts.
ATTORNEY MARKETING - What Has the Most Impact?
June 27, 2013
A variety of sales techniques for lawyers that have great impact on closing new business.
ATTORNEY MARKETING - What has the Most Impact?
June 27, 2013
A variety of sales techniques for lawyers that have great impact on closing new business.
<i><b>BREAKING NEWS</i></b> U.S. Supreme Court Rules DOMA Unconstitutional
June 26, 2013
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 5-4 that the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is unconstitutional under the Fifth Amendment.
Is California's 'Good Faith' Franchise Legislation Necessary or Meaningful?
June 26, 2013
A bill introduced in California's General Assembly and referred to that body's Judiciary Committee on June 10 could provide some increased leverage and protections to existing franchisees, but it may come at a cost to franchising as a method of expanding brands and providing opportunities.
July issue in PDF format
June 25, 2013
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Movers & Shakers
June 25, 2013
Who's doing what; who's going where.
Case Briefs
June 25, 2013
Highlights of the latest insurance cases from around the country.
Valuing Plaintiff's Recoverable Damages
June 25, 2013
What happens when a responsible party settles a subrogation claim for less than the amount of benefits paid by the insurer? Can the party then offset a damages award by the full amount of the subrogation claim, and in so doing, potentially pay less than the full amount of the damages it caused?

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