In Confronting White House, Texas AG Builds His Brand
October 18, 2016
For Paxton, persistent challenges to Obama administration policies do more than advance legal principle and pack a conservative punch to the Democratic White House: They also help spur campaign contributions.
14 Obama Lawyers Whose Inboxes Could Swell With Job Offers
October 16, 2016
White-collar enforcement. Cybersecurity. Privacy and technology. Antitrust. Health care. Congressional investigations. The Obama administration lawyers identified below are on the front lines in key areas and are sure to command attention in Big Law and corporate offices.
Privacy and Security of Personal Information Collected by Benefit Plans
October 14, 2016
High profile cyberattacks and data breaches have become routine occurrences. Cyber threats are so pervasive that many privacy and security experts advise that responsible parties ' like fiduciaries of employee benefit plans ' should prepare for <i>when</i> a data breach occurs, not </i>if</i>. Plan sponsors and fiduciaries should be aware of, and address, security and privacy issues in connection with personal information.
Outsourcing Is No Longer a Four Letter Word
October 14, 2016
With 70% of law firms outsourcing a portion of their back office and 45% considering outsourcing some middle office functions, it is clear that outsourcing is on the rise in law firms. This is because, when executed correctly, it can be an excellent management tool to increase service levels, broaden talent and manage costs.
Retiring Boomers Pose Big Challenges For Firms
October 14, 2016
On June 30, securities litigator James Benedict, 66, walked out of his office at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy for the last time as a partner and caught a plane to Vail, Colorado, to begin the next chapter of his life.
Board of Editors
October 06, 2016
Accounting and Financial Planning for Law Firms
Lawrence L. Bell
Advisors, LLC, Kensington, MD
Wayne Berkowitz
Berdon LLP, New York
James…
New York Rejects Federal Trend, Limits Common Interest Doctrine
October 01, 2016
Full and frank communication with another party's legal counsel is often necessary effectively to defend a client and to ensure compliance with the law. Thus, the question, "Under what circumstances may a company share privileged information with a third party?" is an important one.
