Collaborative Work Product Reviews
December 31, 2014
The evaluation process consists of gathering information; the integration of that information in order to formulate opinions; and the organization and presentation to families, attorneys, and courts, of the information that was gathered, coupled with the expression of expert opinions formulated and recommendations offered.
Avoid Trust Accounting Pitfalls through Proper Internal Controls
December 31, 2014
Many attorneys run into issues related to the improper management of trust accounts, and some firms don't have the appropriate safeguards and checks in place to help prevent issues. Implementing proper controls can help reduce the risk of trust accounting improprieties and errors.
Drug & Device News
December 31, 2014
Updated information about a key case involving contaminated medication.
Will Privacy Come Of Age in 2015?
December 31, 2014
Some 43% of companies report knowing that they experienced a data breach last year. Since breaches are hard to detect, it's safe to say that the other 57% can't be sure whether they were breached or not. One thing that's certain is that big data breaches were the story of 2014 ' and it seems likely that they will keep coming.
Will the Supreme Court Remove <i>Brulotte</i>'s Shadow Over Patent Licensing?
December 31, 2014
Fifty years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the collection of royalties after a patent's expiration constitutes <i>per se</i> patent misuse. Although criticized by scholars, antitrust agencies and the lower courts, <i>Brulotte</i> has not only endured, it has impacted licensing practices in a number of contexts. All that may change, however.
The Pros and Cons of Arbitration
December 31, 2014
Arbitration is the ever-evolving tool of choice for many organizations seeking to resolve disputes without resorting to more costly and time-consuming litigation. In this roundtable, the panel discusses trends, challenges, innovative new models and what the future holds for arbitration.
<b><i>Practice Tip: </i></b>A Primer on Pre-nups
December 31, 2014
The holidays are over and, in the world of family law, that can mean an influx of clients looking for an attorney to prepare or review a premarital agreement in advance of an upcoming June wedding. Drafting or reviewing premarital agreements can, however, be "risky business."