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<b><i>Marketing Tech:</i></b> Data Science for the Law
November 02, 2017
"Data Science" and "Artificial Intelligence" are terms being thrown around in every field, including legal. But what are they? Why are they generating so much excitement these days? There are many definitions out there, but Data Science is really just statistics of the real world, including business and customer data. The question is how do you get the right statistics?
Retail Restructuring
November 02, 2017
Various debt-burdened retailers are looking to their intellectual property assets as a source of untapped value for refinancing transactions. While it remains to be seen which strategies will be most successful, IP assets will play a key role in future retail restructurings.
Law Firms, Partners Await Answers on Trump Tax Plan
November 02, 2017
Will big law firms and their partners benefit from the new Republican tax plan promoted by President Donald Trump? Not necessarily, according to tax experts who say some gains may be eroded by loss of crucial deductions.
Emergency Shutdowns and Employee Compensation
November 02, 2017
In the face of acute weather-related conditions or other emergencies, how do you pay your employees during emergency shutdowns? Here's all you have to know.
Bit Parts
November 02, 2017
No Trademark Protection for <i>Dirty Dancing</i> Phrase Used in Financial Services Ad
The Modified Anchor Tenant in Enclosed Regional Malls
November 02, 2017
<b><i>A Tenant's Perspective</i></b><p>As traditional department stores and so-called "anchor" tenants in enclosed regional malls are closing stores and limiting their expansion in the marketplace, landlords are seeking alternatives to the traditional department store or anchor store to occupy space in their shopping centers.
Med Mal News
November 02, 2017
On Sept. 20, Florida's Agency for Health Care issued a emergency order suspending the license of the Rehabilitation Center of Hollywood Hills, the Tallahassee nursing home where 11 people died in the days after Hurricane Irma struck Florida.
New York State's Attorney for the Child System
November 02, 2017
<b><i>Part Two of a Two-Part Article</i></b><p>As discussed in Part One last month, an AFC advocates for the child client in much the same way that any other attorney advocates for an adult client. This author is not a fan. He concludes his discussion of the drawbacks of New York's AFC system herein.
What Do Practice Group Leaders Really Do?
November 02, 2017
<b><i>Part Two of a Two-Part Article</i></b><p>Last month, the author discussed the fact that even though managing partners recognize the importance of developing and implementing sound principles of practice management, the extent to which the concept is successfully implemented varies greatly from firm to firm. He concludes his discussion herein.
Emergency Shutdowns and Employee Compensation
November 02, 2017
In the face of weather and other emergencies, how do you handle pay for shutdowns in the middle of a day, extended company closings, and planned or unplanned late openings?

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