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<b><i>At the Intersection:</i></b> Communication Babble, Redux
October 02, 2015
The authors began their two-part series on "communication babble" in the July Issue of this newsletter They conclude herein with "an only slightly disguised true story."
AshleyMadison.com Says 'Doe' Claims Not Valid
October 02, 2015
The parent company of extramarital site AshleyMadison.com said it plans to get lawsuits filed in the wake of its recent security breach tossed out by arguing that the plaintiffs have improperly used "Doe" pseudonyms and that their claims belong in arbitration.
Surprising Revelations on Experts and Contingent Fees
October 02, 2015
A decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued at the end of July stimulates consideration of important questions that many of us don't think much about.
<b><i>Marketing Tech:</i></b> Attract New Clients Online
October 02, 2015
The Perceptio marketing firm reports that more clients searching for an attorney found them from Internet content than they did from referrals. This confirms earlier research by LexisNexis reported in 2014 that most consumers go online to look for an attorney
Technology and Data Risks Related to Conflicts Clearance
October 02, 2015
Effective conflicts clearance is critical to law firm risk management. The cost of missing a conflict of interest can be significant ' from loss of business to serious reputational damage. That is why enhancing conflict of interest management consistently rates as a top concern in law firm surveys.
Law Firm 3.0: Information Changing Law Firm Models
October 02, 2015
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.
<b><i>Leadership:</i></b> Growing Thick Skin
October 02, 2015
Having thick skin is critical to success in law firms, especially when your job centers on developing programs that help a firm compete in a dynamic and increasingly competitive environment.
Ninth Circuit Insulates Corporate Insider from Preference Liability
October 02, 2015
"A corporate insider who personally guaranteed" the debtor's loan was not liable on a bankruptcy trustee's preference claim when the corporate debtor repaid its lender, held the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on May 6, 2015. This article analyzes the ruling.
<b><i>Media & Communications:</i></b> Lawyers: Stop Hatin' on Marketing
October 02, 2015
Most lawyers don't like or understand marketing. This distaste is understandable. Bad marketing is both unnerving and potentially professionally unethical. But another reason lawyers don't like it that that they think it has no use other than to try to convince people to part with their money. This idea completely false. And it needs to be
Postscript on Equitable Mootness
October 02, 2015
Last month, the Third Circuit handed down another important equitable mootness decision, <I>In re Tribune Media Co.</I> This article discusses the ruling.

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