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Real Property Law
August 01, 2018
No Easement Created<r>Grant Created Valid and Alienable Possibility of Reverter<br>Contract Vendee Entitled to Specific Performance<br>Questions of Fact About Scope of Mortgage
Take Content by the Tale: How to Use Storytelling to Strengthen Your Marketing Materials
August 01, 2018
In law firms today, content is not only king — it seems to be everything! With so much content flowing out of firms, how do you make your content — or for that matter, all of your marketing materials — stand out from the crowd? The answer's not simple — but it's clear: storytelling.
Do Your Lawyers Think as Business Owners or Employees?
August 01, 2018
There are two types of lawyers — those who have their own business and those who work for those who do. How do your lawyers size up?
Social Media Scene: How to Compel Your Staff to Share Your Firm's Social Media Posts
August 01, 2018
Consider advocating for your employees first before you ask them to advocate for you. Give your employees a reason to care.
General Data Protection Regulation: Defense or Offense?
August 01, 2018
Ostensibly, GDPR's mission is to strengthen and unify the EU's protection of online privacy rights and promote data protection for citizens of the 28 countries currently in the EU. In the global economy, however, GDPR serves as an alarm to all countries with business flowing across Europe and well beyond. Where business flows, data follow.
Professional Development: Firm Culture As Your Competitive Recruiting and Engagement Advantage
August 01, 2018
Future attorneys are seeking the right place to launch their careers; therefore, by promoting your firm's unique culture, you can more effectively attract and retain the best talent for your firm.
Measuring Success in Cybersecurity
August 01, 2018
Cybersecurity concerns are akin to health concerns. You can practice a healthy lifestyle; you can get regular medical check-ups; you can be vigilant in monitoring your own body. Still, the question remains, “How do I know I'm healthy?” The answer is, “You don't.”
How Disney Qualified for Design Patent for Marvel's Captain America Shield
August 01, 2018
Fans of movies about fictional superheroes are probably familiar with Captain America and his miraculous shield. Recently, however, his shield showed up in a most unlikely place: the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Five Takeaways from Recent Cybersecurity Developments by Colorado and the SEC
August 01, 2018
Colorado recently adopted a new law expanding companies' obligations in the event of a cybersecurity incident, and establishing new data security and disposal obligations. Recent announcements by the SEC likewise emphasize important responsive points for both companies and their personnel in the wake of an incident. Five key takeaways from these developments are highlighted in this article.
Protecting Privilege Before and After a Cyber Breach
August 01, 2018
Critical to any counsel working to prevent a cyber attack or respond to a successful cyber intrusion is an understanding of why and how to properly utilize both attorney-client and work-product privilege.

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