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IP Litigation: What Is It Good For?
Military strategist Carl von Clausewitz once famously observed in his classic “On War” that: “War is the continuation of politics by other means.” In the same vein, many sophisticated and experienced business lawyers simply view litigation as another form of negotiation to reach a client's strategic goals ' albeit a very expensive one.
In contrast, litigation really is good for absolutely nothing, in the view of most executives who must pay the lawyers. Certainly, no one who “does” deals, or counsels businesses, likes to be hauled into court. Everything involved with litigation is expensive, from the attorneys who must be on call for hours on end awaiting trials and hearings, to the all-consuming preparation involved before each appearance. Moreover, litigation is tremendously disruptive, because it changes a firm's focus. Instead of emphasizing the tasks of getting and keeping new business, litigation diverts attention to second-guessing what has already occurred and planning to avoid liability.
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.
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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.