Lawyers learn the law in law school. But “the law” is limited in scope. Many laws exist beyond the confines of the civil and criminal codes. The laws of physics and arithmetic predate the laws of man and largely drive the laws of technology with which lawyers should become familiar.
The author discusses the achievements and failures of the LPO industry in India over the past 10 years.
Longtime Tech Toolbox columnist Casey Flaherty says goodbye to the column.
Though many might insist they don't like conferences, Small Law Columnist Maryrose Delahunty explains why it's more beneficial -- and enjoyable -- than they might think.
From the 'Department of No' to the 'Business Prevention Unit,' legal is frequently derided. The author shares strategies to mitigate these old caricatures.
Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) has been steadily increasing ever since the Y2K scare. Learn about the origins of this trend and how it's impacting international legal affairs pertinent to your practice.
Discusses how to motivate your employees and gain better management skills by adapting your method of interaction to the needs of your employees.
An ACC letter supporting Ohio's adoption of ABA Model Rule 5.5, which covers multi-jurisdiction practice.
It would be easy to attribute the changes underway in today's law firms and legal departments to the greatest economic crisis in decades. The downturn undoubtedly made its mark, but the fundamental shifts taking place in the legal field today have much earlier roots.
In response to the difficult economy, legal departments are attempting to control costs by better managing outside counsel, often bringing more work in house. Here are some strategies for maximizing the efficiency of an in-house legal team.
This article summarises the legislative framework for the protection of personally<br />identifiable information (PII).
This is a sample standard office lease.
This quick reference provides you with a general overview of some of the nuances in the employment and labor law realm as it pertains to France. The document delves into the legal framework and then touches on core areas (employment contracts, working conditions, etc.) that you need to be mindful of.
Discusses a study in which unfamiliar participants demonstrated they could identify top-performing companies based on photos they were shown of their chief executives.
Discusses how to deal with the curious situation of retiring expatriate employees.
This article describes the author's knowledge management experience, using the language of his Southern relatives.
Provides tips on organizing a board meeting to make it go more smoothly.
Although the legal profession will need candidates who possess juris doctor degrees, opening up legal jobs to candidates with other educational backgrounds can land you just the right lawyers for your staff. Read on to find out which degrees are surprisingly good fits for legal careers in today’s world.
A collateral refers to that property in which a creditor can take a security interest. We also realize that the rest of the English-speaking world mostly uses collateral as an adjective to mean something that is parallel or corresponding.
John Ross takes a public health approach to litigation management: litigation got you down? Treat it like the flu. Read on to find out more.
John B. Ross is the general counsel of Williams Scotsman International, Inc., a company headquartered in Baltimore, MD, that sells and leases modular buildings, mobile offices, and storage containers through its subsidiary companies located throughout the United states, Canada, Mexico, and Spain. He can be contacted at jbross@willscot.com.
This article discusses product stewardship trends in Latin America.
Appropriate communication discipline will help protect attorney-client privilege and similar legal protections and mitigate the significant risks (legal, reputational, financial) associated with the unintended disclosure of incident-related communications. Learn recommended communication principles to work into your Incident Response Plan and disseminate to the incident response team at the outset of every incident response effort.
A sample business representation letter in connection with the filing and related certification of the company's annual report on Form 10-K. Business representative reviewed the company's Form 10-K, determined it does not contain any untrue statement of material fact concerning the business, and determined it fairly presents in all respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the business.
Ron Pol outlines eight points on how to effectively management litigation media.
A proactive drafter would not regard he Metz Farms v. Fisher Sand & Gravel case as validating an escalation clause which simply refers to the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Instead, the case illustrates how very problematic and uncertain such a provision is, requiring at the least, extrinsic evidence which may be conflicting, and at worst, invoking a ruling of void for vagueness by a less sympathetic court.
Kenneth Cutshaw describes in his column some of the best service directories to use when looking for anything from employment lawyers to accounting experts.
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