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Records Management Goes 'C Suite'
Just 5 years ago, if you were to approach a C-suite executive about discussing his company's record-keeping policies and procedures, you likely would have been shown the door. After all, wasn't record-keeping, file storage and electronic data retrieval the purview of middle management; perhaps residing somewhere in facilities management, information technology, or human resources?
Today, a few years and numerous perspective-changing developments later, a topic that once resided quietly in back offices and file rooms has emerged at the epicenter of high-level business conversations around internal controls and risk management. What happened? Sarbanes-Oxley legislation clearly was a watershed event, elevating records management to senior executives' radar screens, as were several high-profile ' and costly ' legal actions related to record storage and retrieval. Further fueling the issue, technological advances have made records of all types both more easily accessed and more easily erased.
Regardless of cause and effect or why the issue is front and center, the fact is that at this very moment, there are probably hundreds of lawyers and business consultants meeting with hundreds of clients in offices all around the U.S. to discuss some topic associated with proper ' or improper' record handling. It is a hot issue that is getting hotter, so the need for immediate and effective action is greater than ever.
Yachts, Jets, Horses & Hooch: Specialized Commercial Leasing Models
Defining commercial real estate asset class is essentially a property explaining how it identifies — not necessarily what its original intention was or what others think it ought to be. This article discusses, from a general issue-spot and contextual analysis perspective, how lawyers ought to think about specialized leasing formats and the regulatory backdrops that may inform what the documentation needs to contain for compliance purposes.
Hyperlinked Documents: The Latest e-Discovery Challenge
As courts and discovery experts debate whether hyperlinked content should be treated the same as traditional attachments, legal practitioners are grappling with the technical and legal complexities of collecting, analyzing and reviewing these documents in real-world cases.
Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator
How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.
Risks and Ad Fraud Protection In Digital Advertising
The ever-evolving digital marketing landscape, coupled with the industry-wide adoption of programmatic advertising, poses a significant threat to the effectiveness and integrity of digital advertising campaigns. This article explores various risks to digital advertising from pixel stuffing and ad stacking to domain spoofing and bots. It will also explore what should be done to ensure ad fraud protection and improve effectiveness.
Turning Business Development Plans Into Reality
This article offers practical insights and best practices to navigate the path from roadmap to rainmaking, ensuring your business development efforts are not just sporadic bursts of activity, but an integrated part of your daily success.