Corporate Criminal Liability
January 29, 2013
While the government is busy holding businesses liable for criminal conduct, skeptics remain critical of its methods.
On the Move
January 29, 2013
Who's doing what; who's going where.
Sunbeam Eclipsed
January 29, 2013
A recent decision of the Seventh Circuit, <i>Sunbeam Prods. v. Chi. Am. Mfg., LLC</i>, has been viewed by many, including the authors of this article, as signaling a potential trend in favor of non-debtor licensees of intellectual property.
Investing in China: What Every Investor Must Know
January 29, 2013
There are many companies listed on U.S. stock exchanges whose assets are located in China. Recently, many of these companies have faced increased scrutiny by their shareholders, bondholders, other investors and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Transparency Int'l Progress Report
January 29, 2013
Despite the tremendous publicity surrounding global anti-bribery enforcement efforts, Transparency International's latest Progress Report finds that enforcement "remains inadequate.
Leveraging the Assets of the Law Library
January 28, 2013
All firms are interested in saving money. And while the fastest route to savings is to cut personnel, this should not be the first approach. It limits the ability of a firm to grow and avoids the focus needed to reinvent the firm. If law firms take a good look at their opportunities to save money, they might find that eliminating physical assets, renegotiating high-priced contracts, and expanding the capabilities of flexible and capable personnel might provide better returns.
Five Social Media Platforms from Which Any Law Firm Can Benefit
January 28, 2013
Leveraging social media is the least expensive way to expand your business and brand your name. Business to consumer (B-to-C) companies long ago embraced the social Web as a way to connect with existing customers and attract new customers. These same methods and available outlets will work for law firms, too. And, you don't have to spend a lot of money with an outside ad agency or marketing firm to get the results you want.