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<b><i>Case Study:</i></b> Online Practical Guidance Resource Gives Business Lawyer a Competitive Edge
Business law is one of the widest fields in the legal industry, requiring attorneys to have specific knowledge of dozens of areas in order to best service their clients. On a given day, we may advise clients on a broad variety of issues, be it incorporating or buying a business, partnership agreements, real estate purchases or trademark protection. Each situation requires a nuanced understanding of current practice, the rules and regulations, and the implications for our business clients as well as the preparation of specific contracts and forms.
In large firms, lawyers can take advantage of a pool of experts, support staff and information resources to prepare for and handle these often very diverse client tasks. However, the majority of lawyers in the business arena have a small staff, little time, and limited resources to tap when it comes to getting up to speed on new topics, drafting documents and agreements, and preparing for client meetings.
Over the course of recent years, the Internet has made more and more information on best practices, model documents and legal forms available to lawyers. Yet, the challenge has been sorting out the “best in class” advice and up-to-date documents from myriad sources on the Web in a quick and efficient manner. My firm, Vivian M. Williams & Associates, has seen tremendous benefits in practice efficiency and quality of client counsel since we've started using a practical guidance tool from LexisNexis called Lexis Practice Advisor, a Web-based resource that brings together all information and documents needed to handle specific transactions.
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.