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Eliminating eDiscovery Redundancy
January 31, 2015
In-house and external legal teams are grappling with the collection, processing and review of ever-growing data volumes, and costs that increase in parallel. Most participants also expected a continued upward trend in e-discovery data volume over the next few years.
Levenfeld Pearlstein Makes a Winning Move with Client Extranet Technology
January 31, 2015
Ask any law firm leader to list their key business strategies and delivering client value will undoubtedly top the list. Talking about innovation is fine and well, but is not worth much unless your firm is willing to make strategic changes, some of which might hurt in the short term, in order to open the door to new ideas and a client-centric approach.
Billing Rates Rise, Discounts Abound
January 31, 2015
The price of a billable hour has risen by more than 10% in four years, as large corporate law firms focused on their most expensive work and saved clients' money elsewhere.
Landlord & Tenant
January 31, 2015
Discussion and analysis of several key cases.
Practice Tip: The Business Judgment Rule As Applied to Matrimonial Matters
January 31, 2015
An in-depth explanation of the Business Judgment Rule as applied to family law.
Is Band's Name Too Offensive For Trademark Approval?
January 31, 2015
Offensive band names are a staple of rock music. Rock fans of a certain age will remember The Dead Kennedys of punk rock fame. The Butthole Surfers, Pussy Galore and Dying Fetus developed substantial followings despite, or because of, their outrageous names. Oregon dance rock band The Slants is another that seems determined to provoke.
The Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014
January 31, 2015
On Dec. 19, 2014, the President signed into law the long-awaited year-end tax package, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (TIPA). This law extended to the end of 2014 many but not all of the individual, business, and energy provisions that expired at the end of 2013. In addition, the law provides for a new tax-advantaged savings program to aide in meeting the financial needs of disabled individuals, called the " Achieving a Better Life Experience" (ABLE) program.
IP News
January 31, 2015
S. Ct.: Clear Error Standard Must Now Be Applied To District Court's Factual Claim Construction Findings
<i><b>Online Extra:</i></b>New Round in Producer's Fight Against WWE
January 31, 2015
According to a lawsuit filed in Connecticut's Bridgeport Superior Court, a well-known wrestler may have crossed the line with an alleged attack on a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) video producer during a pay-per-view event. Andrew Green, of Simsbury, CN, says he was assaulted by 7-foot-tall, 440-pound Paul Wight Jr., who performs under the name "Big Show" and has appeared in several nonwrestling movies.
<b><i>Practice Tip:</i></b> Did the Affordable Care Act End the Collateral Source Rule?
January 31, 2015
The Affordable Care Act has the potential to change dramatically many aspects of America's healthcare system, including access to medical care, insurance coverage for medical expenses, and the actual costs of care. As a side effect, there is a growing belief that the passage of the Affordable Care Act could signal the end of the collateral source rule.

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