SOFTWARE, HARD LESSONS - Think about this next time to you hit the “Remind me tomorrow” button on your software update: industry observers have begun to point out that Southwest Airlines’ recent PR nightmare over thousands of holiday flight cancellations could have been avoided had the airline taken action earlier in the year to address its glitching crew scheduling system. For attorneys watching, Southwest’s Christmas tailspin is less unusual than many think: as Law.com’s Isha Marathe reports, businesses of all kinds are increasing their “technical debt”—the cost of updating current and less robust IT solutions—and in the process increasing their legal risk.
ON THE RADAR - Seyfarth Shaw filed a trade secret lawsuit Wednesday in Utah District Court on behalf of Bill.com. The suit accuses Danielle Cox, former director of IT for the plaintiff, of surreptitiously downloading approximately 5,800 from her supervisor as well as other communications from colleagues in order to misappropriate a ‘massive volume’ of proprietary information. Counsel have not yet appeared for the defendant. The case is 2:23-cv-00026, Bill.com v. Cox. Stay up on the latest deals and litigation with the new Law.com Radar.
EDITOR’S PICKS
You Might Like![]() 4 minute read
Trending Stories
More From ALM![]() 5 Ways to Use Technology and Innovative Staffing to Better Manage Workplace Legal QuestionsBrought to you by LittlerDownload Now ![]() ![]() Speed, Slack and Specialization: A Precision Approach to Second RequestsBrought to you by HaystackIDDownload Now ![]() Premium SubscriptionWith this subscription you will receive unlimited access to high quality, online, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry. This is perfect for attorneys licensed in multiple jurisdictions or for attorneys that have fulfilled their CLE requirement but need to access resourceful information for their practice areas.View Now Team AccountsOur Team Account subscription service is for legal teams of four or more attorneys. Each attorney is granted unlimited access to high quality, on-demand premium content from well-respected faculty in the legal industry along with administrative access to easily manage CLE for the entire team.View Now Bundle SubscriptionsGain access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys with our 2 bundle options! Our Compliance bundles are curated by CLE Counselors and include current legal topics and challenges within the industry. Our second option allows you to build your bundle and strategically select the content that pertains to your needs. Both options are priced the same.View Now From Data to DecisionsDynamically explore and compare data on law firms, companies, individual lawyers, and industry trends.Exclusive Depth and Reach.Law.com Compass includes access to our exclusive industry reports, combining the unmatched expertise of our analyst team with ALM’s deep bench of proprietary information to provide insights that can’t be found anywhere else.Big Pictures and Fine DetailsLaw.com Compass delivers you the full scope of information, from the rankings of the Am Law 200 and NLJ 500 to intricate details and comparisons of firms’ financials, staffing, clients, news and events.Pennsylvania Legal Awards (PALA) 2023June 14, 2023TBC, PA The Legal Intelligencer honors lawyers leaving a mark on the legal community in Pennsylvania with their dedication to law. Learn More Consulting Top Consultants 2023June 15, 2023New York, NY Consulting Magazine identifies consultants that have the biggest impact on their clients, firms and the profession. Learn More Southeastern Legal Awards (SLA) 2023June 22, 2023TBC The Daily Report is honoring those attorneys and judges who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession. Learn More COMMERCIAL FINANCE ATTORNEY - CT OFFICES; REMOTE will be consideredWe are seeking an attorney to join our commercial finance practice in either our Stamford, Hartford or New Haven offices. Candidates should ... Apply Now › Attorneys-Solicitor General DivisionAttorneys Solicitor General Division: The West Virginia Attorney General's Office is accepting applications for attorneys in the Solicitor... Apply Now › CIVIL LITIGATION ATTORNEY -NEW YORKRegional mid-sized firm with diverse civil litigation practice seeking hardworking and dedicated attorneys with 1-5 years experience for it... Apply Now › HARTMANN DOHERTY ROSA BERMAN & BULBULIA LLC06/05/2023NJLJ Web HARTMANN DOHERTY ROSA BERMAN & BULBULIA LLC's Matrimonial & Family Practice Warmly Welcomes the Honorable Peter J. Melchionne (Ret.) to Lead its New Family Law Dispute Resolution Team. View Announcement › Legal Newswire |