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Policing Trademark Rights and the Problem Posed By Bullying
October 31, 2012
Finding an effective middle ground between overly enthusiastic and overly lenient enforcement policies is essential to the development of an effective trademark policing strategy.
Benesch Law Migrates from Sharepoint to HighQ Collaborate
October 31, 2012
We not only needed technology that was completely collaborative, but was also easy to use and maintain for the entire firm. We needed a system that had a great user experience and one that would provide a seamless transition so we could continue catering to our clients' needs.
The Future in Law Firm Technology
October 31, 2012
As technology has evolved and we've gone from proprietary systems to open ones with standard data types, access to data is much easier. In fact, today's challenge is not accessing information, it's deciding what to access and what to do with it.
Technology-Assisted Review: One Size Doesn't Fit All
October 31, 2012
This article describes how leveraging technology to accelerate review, known as Technology-Assisted Review (TAR), is an effective tool for managing the cost and the time it takes to complete a large-volume document review.
Social Document Management Systems: A Thing of the Present
October 31, 2012
What is a social document management system? Social DMS is based off the 100% Web concept. This concept envisions that all firm processes, workflows and interactions are accessed and deployed through a 100% Web-based approach. Why? It is the future and reflects how the Web is organized and how consumer culture is organized.
Assessing a Franchisor's Obligations to Preserve Electronically Stored Information
October 31, 2012
A recent by a state court in New York further expanded the obligations and requirements imposed on parties in connection with the deletion of electronically stored information ("ESI"). Here's what it could mean to franchisors.
Microsoft Word 2010 Tips and Tricks
October 31, 2012
If you're moving from Microsoft Word 2007 to 2010, you won't have quite the initial shock as if you're upgrading from Microsoft Word 2003 or lower. The interface is vastly different. The biggest change you'll see is that Microsoft is now using Ribbon Tabs rather than drop down menu items: keeping your workspace clear while looking for specific features.
Insurance Coverage for Data Breach Claims
October 30, 2012
In-house counsel may be surprised to learn that coverage for data breaches is not limited to specialty policies, and can often be found under standard CGL or property insurance policies.
The JOBS Act and the Return of the Microcaps
October 30, 2012
In Part One, the author explored the JOBS Act's two new ways to raise capital ' crowdfunding and the Small Issues Exemption. Here, he look at the JOBS Act provisions aimed at making it easier for small companies to go public.
The FCPA and Insurance Coverage
October 30, 2012
By implementing the five strategies discussed in this article, officers and directors can mitigate the potentially crippling monetary effects of FCPA-related claims.

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