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A Value Proposition Aided by Technology
While technology, data and the resulting “insights” are at the core of any successful client-law firm relationship, perhaps the real underlying factors for success are communication, collaboration and trust. The question for many legal professionals remains which comes first, the technology or the trust? The technology provides the necessary infrastructure and establishes a common data set for both client and firm. Although the client might be using the data for budgeting and forecasting, the law firm might be using the same intelligence for performance metrics and cost-per-case. Nevertheless, the two entities are sharing a common point of reference. But it is what you do with that common point of reference that truly defines a successful relationship between client and firm.
A relationship based on open communication, collaboration, sharing, common access to data and intelligence, and a compensation model of shared risk might seem unattainable, but it's become a reality for Tucker Ellis LLP and Rockwell Automation. Industrial automation giant Rockwell Automation managed to establish a unique, trusted and transparent partnership with its outside national counsel, Tucker Ellis LLP.
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.
Beach Boys Songs Written Decades Ago Triggered Current Quarrel With Lawyers
There's current litigation in the ongoing Beach Boys litigation saga. A lawsuit filed in 2019 against Nevada residents Mike Love and his wife Jacquelyne in the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada that alleges inaccurate payment by the Loves under the retainer agreement and seeks $84.5 million in damages.
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.
Transfer Tax Implications on Real Property Leases
The real property transfer tax does not apply to all leases, and understanding the tax rules of the applicable jurisdiction can allow parties to plan ahead to avoid unnecessary tax liability.
Removing Restrictive Covenants In New York
In Rockwell v. Despart, the New York Supreme Court, Third Department, recently revisited a recurring question: When may a landowner seek judicial removal of a covenant restricting use of her land?