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ALTERNATIVE BILLING ARRANGEMENTS
ALTERNATIVE BILLING ARRANGEMENTS – On May 11th, I was able to sit in on the Argyle Executive Forum 2010 Chief Legal Officer Leadership Forum event in San Francisco. One fo the topics of discussion was the latest definition of “alternative fees” – information that I will be relaying during upcoming workshops and seminars where I'll continue discussing the importance of alternative billing arrangements.Alternative fees are on way in which lawyers and law firms are able to add value to the services they offer clients. Providing value is, of course, just one way in which lawyers can indicate that they understand their clients' and prospects' businesses and is something that business development consultants from the Closers Group stress to our clients.Our commitment to the importance of building client relationships was only strengthened after attending the conference. In attendance were over 150 senior in-house counsel members including speakers from Cisco Systems, Qwest Communications, Google, Jack in the Box, Levi Strauss & Co., the Molson coors Brewing Company and other equally well-known corporations as well as Partners form a number of big name law firms. The common theme was clear and simple: When attempts are being made to close sales, demonstrate your knowledge of a prospect's business – including internal pressures and the risks they may be taking – and emphasize the 'alignment of interests.”When it comes to building relationships, in-house decision makers for law firm sales aren't just looking for a lawyer – what they're looking for are firms that have a demonstrated commitment to helping firms progress and thrive.
ALTERNATIVE BILLING ARRANGEMENTS – On May 11th, I was able to sit in on the Argyle Executive Forum 2010 Chief Legal Officer Leadership Forum event in San Francisco. One fo the topics of discussion was the latest definition of “alternative fees” – information that I will be relaying during upcoming workshops and seminars where I'll continue discussing the importance of alternative billing arrangements.Alternative fees are on way in which lawyers and law firms are able to add value to the services they offer clients. Providing value is, of course, just one way in which lawyers can indicate that they understand their clients' and prospects' businesses and is something that business development consultants from the Closers Group stress to our clients.Our commitment to the importance of building client relationships was only strengthened after attending the conference. In attendance were over 150 senior in-house counsel members including speakers from Cisco Systems, Qwest Communications,
Major Differences In UK, U.S. Copyright Laws
This article highlights how copyright law in the United Kingdom differs from U.S. copyright law, and points out differences that may be crucial to entertainment and media businesses familiar with U.S law that are interested in operating in the United Kingdom or under UK law. The article also briefly addresses contrasts in UK and U.S. trademark law.
The Article 8 Opt In
The Article 8 opt-in election adds an additional layer of complexity to the already labyrinthine rules governing perfection of security interests under the UCC. A lender that is unaware of the nuances created by the opt in (may find its security interest vulnerable to being primed by another party that has taken steps to perfect in a superior manner under the circumstances.
Strategy vs. Tactics: Two Sides of a Difficult Coin
With each successive large-scale cyber attack, it is slowly becoming clear that ransomware attacks are targeting the critical infrastructure of the most powerful country on the planet. Understanding the strategy, and tactics of our opponents, as well as the strategy and the tactics we implement as a response are vital to victory.
Legal Possession: What Does It Mean?
Possession of real property is a matter of physical fact. Having the right or legal entitlement to possession is not "possession," possession is "the fact of having or holding property in one's power." That power means having physical dominion and control over the property.
The Anti-Assignment Override Provisions
UCC Sections 9406(d) and 9408(a) are one of the most powerful, yet least understood, sections of the Uniform Commercial Code. On their face, they appear to override anti-assignment provisions in agreements that would limit the grant of a security interest. But do these sections really work?