Uncovering the Inner 'Intrapreneur' in Law Firms
One of the most pervasive impacts on law firms is the need for sustained continuous change. Change is never easy. Continuous change is harder and particularly so in conservative profession like law. Here enters the business case for law firm intrapreneur programs!
Building a Vendor Management Program
In-house counsel are facing a dramatic increase in discovery costs, the associated expenses related to compliance and a growing emphasis on initiatives such as diversity programs within an increasingly challenging economic landscape.
Recent Rulings Expand the Scope of the Employment-Related Exclusionary Clause
Last month, we discussed the fact that in 2014, the Indiana Court of Appeals expanded the scope of employment-related exclusions when it granted summary judgment in favor of Peerless Indemnity Insurance Company in a coverage dispute with a named partner in a now defunct law firm. The discussion concludes herein with an analysis of the appeal.
The Art of Cyberwarfare
Cybersecurity is at a crossroads. No longer resigned to the confines of server rooms overseen by information technology, decisions regarding the protection of data have been forced into the boardroom by events that include breaches at main street businesses and revelations of clandestine government hacking activities.
<b><i>At the Intersection:</i></b> Communication Babble
The incessant mud-slinging between in-house counsel and law firm lawyers about abysmal communication reveals a continuing and unresolved component in the law firm-client relationship, a serious and costly barrier to effective collaboration. As a partner, can you allow this to continue?
Get a (Law) Firm Grip on Data Breaches
This article describes some of the reasons law firms are cyber-attack targets, steps they can take to reduce their risk, and what clients are doing to encourage law firms in those efforts.
Recent Rulings Expand the Scope of the Employment-Related Exclusionary Clause
In December 2014, the Indiana Court of Appeals expanded the scope of employment-related exclusions when it granted summary judgment in favor of Peerless Indemnity Insurance Company in a coverage dispute with a named partner in the now defunct law firm of Moshe & Stimson, LLP. Herein is an analysis of the case.
Law Firm 3.0: Information Changing Law Firm Models
The standard law firm model that has been in effect for the better part of the last 20 years is becoming less viable and the way law firms are run is undergoing a subtle, yet significant change, driven largely by information.
