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How Law Firms Can Win the Talent War with Public Relations
September 01, 2021
While money is an important way to lure in associates and even lateral partners, firms that focus solely on this one thing might be ignoring a powerful secret recruiting weapon: public relations.
Media & Communications: Getting Routine Law Firm News Published Still Delivers Value
August 01, 2021
Value can be derived from even the most-routine media placement of law firm news such as lateral and other attorney moves. With challenges and roadblocks going up almost daily to deter you from getting any news published by credible media sites, why in the world would you not take advantage of every conceivable opportunity to get your press releases and announcements published for free?
Negotiating with Small Office Tenants on Pandemic Issues
June 01, 2021
Small businesses make up the backbone of the commercial office sector. Until recently, by virtue of their small size, they had little sway with landlords when it came to renegotiating or negotiating a lease. Then the pandemic happened.
Can You Hear Me Now? — Privacy of Discussions
May 01, 2021
This article looks at privacy discussions, focusing on what in the circumstances discussed renders the IT data private and whether the criteria relied upon when courts and others in the discussion determine that the data is or is not private is truly determinative, as well as properly understood.
Accountability and ROI: Building Cybersecurity into Your Budget
April 01, 2021
If we intend to minimize the risk of a successful attack, we must accept cybersecurity as an ongoing, evolving, relentless effort that requires diligence and discipline. And we have to throw more money at it, too.
What ALM Reporters and Editors Expect from Law Firms and PR Pros In 2021: Part II
March 01, 2021
At the end of 2020, I had the opportunity to interview seven members of the ALM Media editorial staff. This is Part II of a series of questions.
Media & Communications: What ALM Reporters and Editors Expect from Law Firms and PR Pros In 2021: Part I
February 01, 2021
Instead of sharing my insights, experience and opinions as a 20-year vet in legal public relations, I went directly to the source – the ALM Media editorial staff. Here is what they had to say about the impact of COVID-19 on the industry as a whole and what they want and expect from law firms and PR pros in 2021.
Considerations When Entering Into a Tolling Agreement
February 01, 2021
Defense counsel in complex white-collar investigations are often asked to waive these important protections by entering into tolling agreements, stopping the clock on the statute of limitations at issue. Whether such an agreement is actually in a target or subject's best interest presents a difficult question, and COVID-19 has impacted the calculus.
Legal Issues and Monetization Strategies In a Quarantine-Streaming Music World
January 01, 2021
Part One of a Two Part Article While the livestreaming of music performances is not an entirely new phenomenon, the COVID crisis has transformed the live performance landscape, compelling artists from around the world to reach their fanbase by producing "quarantine streams," in which they livestream their sets on social media platforms. Given this sudden pivot to livestreaming over social media, unsurprisingly many questions have arisen.
What ALM Reporters and Editors Expect From Law Firms and PR Pros in 2021: Part I
January 01, 2021
Part I of this series looks at what veteran legal editors want and expect from law firms and PR pros in 2021. Part II will be in the February issue. Part I offers you a head start.

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