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The Impact of Cloud Computing And Mobile Devices On Litigation Holds
December 31, 2014
Lawyers may be tempted to gloss over yet another article about litigation holds and data preservation because they believe they already have the basics down. But the "basics" are a moving target and several developments from the past year merit reconsideration of company hold processes in 2015.
Court Watch
December 31, 2014
Franchise Owner-Operator Bound to Franchise Agreement As a Non-Signatory <br>No Damages Awarded to Franchisee Despite Technical Violations of Registration and Disclosure Requirements By the Franchisor
Law Firm CMOs
December 31, 2014
Where does a CMO/CBDO belong on the law firm organizational chart? The author explains his point of view.
Legal Sector Jobs Hold Steady in November
December 31, 2014
The number of jobs in the legal sector remained flat in November compared with the previous month, even as the total number of jobs in the U.S. increased by 321,000, according to seasonally adjusted preliminary data released last month by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Commercial Lease Diligence
December 31, 2014
This article reviews the recommended due diligence efforts of the purchaser's counsel with respect to leased commercial property, and elaborates on the pre- and post-closing rationales for completing such diligence review.
Office Space
December 31, 2014
Law firms have long dominated downtown trophy office space, locating in buildings that are the best-of-the-best at "Main and Main." But times are changing. While growth is slowly returning to the legal industry, slightly rising revenues are still no match for rapidly increasing office space rents. New solutions ' and new locations ' must be found.
Your Website's Terms Of Service Are Unenforceable
December 31, 2014
The vast majority of terms of service (TOS) on websites are unenforceable. Companies spend a great deal of time and money in crafting what they believe to be appropriate TOS, which they hope will provide them with the various protections, safe harbors and advantages needed in dealing with the public or in transacting business. Unfortunately, in most cases those bits will not have any legal bite.
Maximizing Value in a Software Driven World
December 31, 2014
Over the last decade, technology has at least conceptually moved from a supporting role to a central role in the legal industry. Law firms market their technology prowess and clients demand investments in systems and expertise to leverage technology on their behalf. It won't surprise any trainers out there, however, to read that law firms continue to face difficulty maximizing effective user behavior, mandating adherence to policies, and even encouraging attendance at training.
NY Court of Appeals Rejects Claim of Internet Jurisdiction
December 31, 2014
Long-arm jurisdiction over non-domiciliaries is an issue that continues to bedevil practitioners and litigants in the Internet age.
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.

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