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Betting on Litigation
Lawyers today seem to be the favorite butt of jokes. Perhaps the only thing businesspeople like less than lawyers is the ordeal of going to court. Certainly, the perception among many is that American lawyers 'sue first, (and) ask questions later' ' to the tune of an average legal bill of $20 million per year for litigation for major U.S. corporations, according to a recent survey (see, http://houston.bizjournals.com/houston/stories/2006/10/09/daily16.html).
Ironically, technology is playing a role in nurturing this inaccurate perception at a time when lawyers more than ever need technical savvy ' especially those involved ever more in advising e-commerce ventures. A simple Google search reveals many Web sites that perpetuate the 'sue-first-question-later' myth (see, eg, www.mediationtools.com/articles/suefirst.html or www.princeton.edu/~innov/may2004/m2004viewpoint.htm). A university scholar has even published a book about lawyer jokes (www.amazon.com/Lowering-Bar-Lawyer-Jokes-Culture/dp/0299213501).
Yet, these stereotypes aside, our judicial system often benefits the winner of a race to the courthouse, with the prize being the winner's choice of venue and procedural advantages. And this reflects on society at large. Culturally, we praise the person who appears ready to fight, rather than to negotiate out of one, by teaching schoolchildren Teddy Roosevelt's famous policy, 'Speak softly and carry a big stick,' among other slogans of aggression.
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.