Can Your Spouse Help You Find New Clients?
December 01, 2024
Sooner or later, everyone needs a lawyer. It has been said the average American knows 600 people. You might have done a good job at raising awareness among your friends about how your can help them. Your partner likely knows 600 people too. There is overlap, but plenty of new names. Can they spot a business opportunity and tell your story?
Fresh Filings
December 01, 2024
Notable recent court filings in entertainment law.
Most Companies Don’t Honor Privacy Opt-Outs
December 01, 2024
Global privacy control lets computer users set privacy preferences in their browsers, automatically sharing those choices whenever users go to a site. It’s supposed to give individuals more control over their personal data, allowing them to opt in or out of cookie usage, data sharing, data selling and targeted advertising.But they only work if companies honor them. And in most instances, they don’t.
How to Turn More Lawyers Into Rainmakers
December 01, 2024
As a leader, one of your main responsibilities is helping your lawyers generate more revenue. But what tools and approaches can you employ to make that happen?This article shares insights from a five-week mastermind program conducted with 20 Professional Development experts from Am Law 200 firms.
Despite SCOTUS Ruling, Aggravated Identity Theft Statute Ripe for Overreach
December 01, 2024
Despite a Supreme Court ruling aimed to curb the prosecutorial overreach of the Aggravated Identity Theft Statute by narrowing its interpretation, the statute remains inherently vague, perpetuating unjust outcomes. Without legislative amendment or more definitive judicial guidance, the statute will continue to serve as a tool for prosecutorial overreach.
Conquering Holiday Stress
December 01, 2024
Attorneys are often expected to manage not only their own emotions surrounding this time of year, but those of others as well. While many people delight in gatherings and celebrations, those within the legal realm must navigate a unique set of challenges, including heavy caseloads, demanding clients and personal holiday commitments. Between stress at work and responsibilities at home, this can seem daunting and, at times, outright overwhelming. To help navigate this season, here are six tips to help conquer holiday stress.
An NDA Is Not a ‘Magic Talisman’ for Trade Secret Protection
December 01, 2024
An NDA can cover information that would not qualify as a trade secret under state or federal law, and it can provide limited contractual protection to that information. But it is not a “magic talisman” for the protection of intellectual property, and it cannot create trade secret protection where it would not otherwise exist.
Co-ops and Condominiums
December 01, 2024
Limited Warranty Establishes Defense to Consequential Damages Claim Against Sponsor
