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The DNA of an In-House Corporate e-Discovery Project Manager
Last month's article asked the burning question: “Which make better e-discovery project managers ' lawyers or technicians?” The answer, of course, was inconclusive and dependent on the structure, culture and technological sophistication of the particular law firm or service provider. But what about in-house, at a corporation? What is the DNA of an in-house e-discovery project manager ' and how can you become one, whether you are a lawyer or a technician? Let's define an in-house e-discovery project manager, examine in-house corporate hiring trends and endeavor to understand what the corporate appetite is for grooming talent or, conversely, for hiring experienced e-discovery professionals.
What Is a Corporate e-Discovery Project Manager?
“The rare mix of technical experience, legal knowledge and customer service is what we all hope to find in a project manager. Most of us, I think, would like to find service-oriented technologist PMs and pair them with discovery lawyers who can assess risk and guide the PMs. Above all, my view is that a quality PM would have a service-oriented mindset with good technical and communication skills.” ' Tom Morrissey, Sr. Director at Purdue Pharma LP
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.
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.
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.
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?