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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).
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.
The DOJ's Corporate Enforcement Policy: One Year Later
The DOJ's Criminal Division issued three declinations since the issuance of the revised CEP a year ago. Review of these cases gives insight into DOJ's implementation of the new policy in practice.