Law Firms Enter the Golden Age of Data Mining
January 01, 2020
Data mining is a relatively new practice in the legal space and the data profiles of firms are highly variable from one organization to another, so identifying the right tools and prioritizing initiatives can be challenging.
Law Firms Enter the Golden Age of Data Mining
December 01, 2019
As a matter of practice, law firms generate and store incomprehensible amounts of data. Most, if not all, of that data has been digitized and many firms that recognize the untapped value of their data have begun to leverage sophisticated technologies to mine it for reusable work product and valuable insights.
CA Appeal Ct. On Defamation Claims Against Bill Cosby
September 01, 2019
The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, ruled in favor of actress and former supermodel Janice Dickinson in her 2015 suit against comedian Bill Cosby over comments his then-attorney Marty Singer made to the press.
Case Notes
August 01, 2019
Failure to Read Lease is Not Fatal to Claim
Takeaways from the Recent Qualcomm Decision
July 01, 2019
The DOJ's intervention, and the judge's ultimate decision, has exposed tensions between the DOJ and FTC, and within the FTC itself, and public scrutiny is far from over as the case heads to the Ninth Circuit on appeal.
A Primer on Insurance for Music Festivals
July 01, 2019
From a risk management perspective, festivals now run the gamut on potential liabilities that include collapsed stages, cancelled performances, severe weather, terrorism, alcohol liability, patron bodily harm and death, product liability and breach of contract claims. In essence, music festivals have become a microcosm of live entertainment-related liability exposures.
Basic Tax Issues for Social Media Influencers
July 01, 2019
This article provides a general introduction to social media influencers and discusses common tax issues arising on the income side of the equation. What is taxable income? What happens if the influencer's compensation is paid in equity?
Does a Roof's Warranty Remain Effective Under Solar Panels?
July 01, 2019
The growing interest in alternative fuel sources may be a boon for property owners seeking new ways to generate profits and savings. But care should be taken when a roof is the proposed site of a solar-panel installation, whether managed by a property owner or by a lessee.
