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Information Governance Career Options
Regulatory and business pressures have upped the ante for data management, and information governance (IG) has emerged as the new buzzword for meeting and beating these stakes. Unlike many buzzwords, however, IG is not old concepts dressed up in new clothes ' it's a new way of looking at information management that combines the best of what's come before with new perspectives and approaches to keeping information secure, accessible and available.
It also means a new world of responsibility for law firm IG professionals. As an effective IG program transcends traditional records and information management to include compliance requirements, security, privacy and dataflow of all firm assets, so too must the new law firm IG professional. He or she is responsible not just for the life cycle management of a record; but is now the chief steward of all data, electronic and hard copy, wherever it resides. He or she is charged with putting the processes and policies place to effectively use information to the benefit of the firm while meeting legal and compliance requirements.
To be a successful law firm IG professional, it's important to develop a greater understanding of how IT, security, risk, regulatory compliance, privacy management, records/information management, practice support and electronic data discovery interrelate. IG professionals know the impact of these departments/functions on information ' their role is to insure the security and availability of information to maximize its value. They must be flexible to adapt to, or embrace, new skills and knowledge while remaining current with the evolving laws, guidelines and best practices for managing information.
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.