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Lessons on Maintaining Confidentiality Online

Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | June 18, 2018

Information that is protected as “confidential” is generally broader than what is considered “privileged.” As confirmed by the opinion, confidential information can include the client’s identity.

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Here’s What Law Firms Need to Know to Work With In-House Counsel

Robin Hensley | June 15, 2018

Cox Communications' GC says litigation costs are four times the rest of her budget, with a revolving door of up to 40 active cases.

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Be Aware of Limits on Attorney-Client Agreements

Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | June 04, 2018

Given the special nature of the attorney-client relationship and the duties involved in such a relationship, attorneys cannot represent just any client who wants to hire them.

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What Clients Really Want From Outside Counsel

Lean Adviser Legal | May 31, 2018

It doesn't take a magic formula or a lengthy pitch to impress clients, just master these five fundamentals.

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Fighting ISIS, Kurdish Lawyer Takes Work-Life Balance to a New Level

Laurie Webb Daniel | May 24, 2018

The chair of Holland & Knight's national appellate team and Atlanta's litigation practice group concludes that the film "Girls of the Sun" is a good story for giving women a chance and a stronger foothold in the film industry and the world.

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Consider Mandatory Arbitration to Resolve Fee Disputes

Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | May 21, 2018

It is well-recognized that often, when an attorney sues a client for unpaid fees, the client will bring a counterclaim for legal malpractice. Some sources indicate that the likelihood of receiving such a counterclaim could be as high as 40 percent; others place it even higher.

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An Introverted Lawyer’s Guide to Marketing

Robin Hensley | May 18, 2018

Curfman believes that emotional intelligence is the key to marketing, whether you’re an introvert, extrovert or somewhere between.

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Shock. Shock. The Mommy Track Is a Dead End!

Vivia Chen | May 08, 2018

Why do we perpetuate the myth that it's viable to avail yourself of every family-friendly offering and never lose your place in the race?

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Michelin's Former and Current GCs Offer a Lawyer's Guide on Expectations

Dan Sanders and Valerie P. Williams | May 07, 2018

The best way to achieve a goal is to set it. The same is true for expectations. Be simple, clear, and direct. And be candid and constructively self-critical in the assessment.

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Solving Conflicts of Interest of Nonattorney Staff

Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | May 07, 2018

Not all law firms treat these issues with the seriousness they may deserve.

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Charting a Successful Path to Retaining Outside Counsel: Best Practices for Businesses

Stephen M. Parham | May 07, 2018

Understanding and communicating expectations on both sides gives a business the foundation to learn of and act quickly on changes in circumstance.

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For Firms Welcoming Summer Associates, It’s Time to Think Outside the Bottle

Patrick Krill | May 04, 2018

The lawyers of tomorrow are increasingly aware of—and not OK with—the mental health and substance abuse risks that can come with life in the law.

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Daily Dicta: Game, Set and Match for King & Spalding in Xerox Merger Case

Jenna Greene | May 02, 2018

Faced with a devastating court ruling, Xerox on Tuesday threw in the towel, firing its CEO and half of its board of directors to resolve a proxy contest. It’s a stunning victory for King & Spalding lawyers and their client Darwin Deason.

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Attorney-Client Privilege, the Cohen Raid and the Mueller Investigation

John M. Gross | April 26, 2018

Is everything in a lawyer’s office protected by attorney-client privilege? The answer is almost always “no.”

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Resolving 'Unfinished Business' From a Defunct Law Firm

Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | April 23, 2018

If rainmakers have an incentive to stay at a firm through rough seas, the firm’s chance of survival may increase.

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The Business Case for Associate Development: Top Reasons to Invest in Associates

Kristin Aquino-Pham and Ted Blum | April 20, 2018

Firms typically spend substantial dollars on marketing and recruiting; however, positive testimonials about the firm, from the mouths of happy associates, are free.

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Your Client’s Clients Hold the Key

Robin Hensley | April 13, 2018

Supporting your current clients with their business development needs can develop business leads for you.

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You Exercise and Eat Right. Now, About Those Sleep Habits, Counselor

Jonathan Jordan | April 09, 2018

Catching enough shut-eye can be challenging for busy lawyers, but it is vital to well-being.

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Tips for Talking to the Media During Litigation

Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | April 09, 2018

No matter the size of the client, many attorneys working on matters that may involve media requests will consider their obligations under Rule 1.4(a)(2) of the Georgia Rules of Professional Conduct, requiring an attorney to “reasonably consult with the client about the means by which the client’s objectives are to be accomplished.”

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Loser Pays: Employment Contract Clauses to Better Defend Your Company

Nick Panayotopoulos and Nan Rigby | April 06, 2018

'Prevailing party' clauses may better allocate the financial risks of litigation, as well as potentially discourage employees and former employees from pursuing meritless litigation.

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Summer Interns: Who Are They? Are You Classifying Them Properly?

Deepa N. Subramanian | April 06, 2018

While state laws may vary on this subject, when it comes to the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), in determining whether an unpaid internship passes muster, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is most concerned with the purpose of the internship and who is benefiting from it.

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In-house Counsel: Are Your Communications Protected?

Jonathan E. Hawkins | April 06, 2018

The attorney-client privilege does not simply follow an attorney by virtue of his or her profession.

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Meeting Our Clients in Immigration Detention Opened Our Eyes

Audra Dial and Alyson Wooten | April 05, 2018

I cannot imagine the despair that would result if, after that journey, I were told that my fears were unfounded and I would have to return to my homeland and face probable death.

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Going Solo: Six Financial Tips for Setting Up Your Own Law Firm

Eduardo “Eddy” Arriola | April 05, 2018

Many associates in large law firms dream of the day when they can go out on their own. However, without a clear understanding of the financial and operational realities involved in running a law practice, the transition from lawyer to small business owner can become a challenging one.

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NLRB’s Pendulum Swings, Twists and Turns

Robert T. Dumbacher and Benjamin I. Han | April 04, 2018

In late September 2017, the National Labor Relations Board obtained a Republican majority for the first time in a decade. As labor law practitioners…

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Helping a Mother Bring Her Daughter Home From the Hospital

Ashley A. Akins | April 04, 2018

Chasdity’s mother was caught in a bind that separated her from her very ill adult daughter. She couldn't get Chasdity released until she could get home nursing care in place. But she couldn't get home care in place without Chasdity's records. She couldn't obtain Chasdity's records until she could become her legal guardian.

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Discovery Isn’t Done Till You Get Something Interesting

Jeff Kerr | April 03, 2018

Some documents that look bad, embarrassing or just weird will exist in every party's custody.

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Companies Can Help Employees Who Face Domestic Violence

Michelle W. Johnson | April 03, 2018

If an employer detects a pattern of signs that may indicate an abusive relationship, a trained human resources professional should reach out to the employee and let her know that the company is concerned about her well being.

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Rethinking Mandatory Life Sentences Without Possibility of Parole

Senior Judge G. Conley Ingram | April 02, 2018

If any criminal sentence can be removed from the constitutional parole board’s consideration by statute, the Legislature can render the parole board meaningless. I need a more persuasive place to stand on this issue without this troubling question.

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Behind Every Good Lawyer Is a Great Assistant

Robin Hensley | March 30, 2018

The essential value proposition of a legal assistant is time management.

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Ballard Spahr Mourns Atlanta Managing Partner

Jonathan Ringel | March 28, 2018

"Han was a leader, a teacher, a mentor, a friend. He was all of those things in one," said one associate.

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Tips For Cutting the Costs of Professional Liability Insurance

Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | March 26, 2018

A premium-sensitive law practice may look at these statistics and consider whether it is worth it to continue engaging in a noncore practice area that falls within a high risk category.

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Eleventh Circuit Decision Shines a Light on Modern Segregation Efforts

Kevin Golembiewski | March 21, 2018

Although the U.S. Supreme Court decided Brown v. Board of Education nearly 70 years ago, segregation is still a reality in our public schools. But today’s segregation is more subtle. It’s de facto segregation—the days of communities intentionally segregating students are behind us. So they say.

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Shocking Testimony About Aetna: Lessons for Health Care Counsel

Yussuf Aleem and Ryan Morris | March 20, 2018

Based on our experience and the country’s judicial record, many health insurers throughout the country do not appear to follow proper claims procedures when making decisions concerning medical services.

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Public Notification of Data Breaches: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

John Amabile and Micheal Binns, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein | March 19, 2018

Two Parker Poe attorneys write that they believe 2018 will see a growing emphasis on disputes arising from corporations' delays in notifying the public, the affected individuals and regulatory bodies about their breaches.

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Litigator Moves Seamlessly to Mediator

Robin Hensley, Raising the Bar | March 16, 2018

Construction litigator Keith Lichtman built a healthy practice helping clients address disputes, then he followed his passion and launched a mediation practice, too.

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Death Penalty Debate as 'Stocking Strangler' Execution Nears

Jack Martin for the inmate; Chris Carr for the state | March 14, 2018

A defense lawyer for Georgia death row inmate Carlton Gary argues his innocence. Attorney General Chris Carr summarizes the case.

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What Attorneys Should Know About Investing in Their Clients

Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | March 12, 2018

Independent counsel operating with no interest in the transaction allows the client to benefit from professional judgment free from conflict—and adds to the likelihood that the agreement will pass muster in the future.

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A Second Look at the Second Amendment

Cary Ichter | March 08, 2018

To read the Second Amendment as a guarantee of the unrestricted personal right to own firearms, wholly untethered to security of the state or membership in a state militia, is to ignore the provision’s self-contained explanation for the right created.

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Advice to Doctors: Don't Make Your Email Subject Line 'Smoking Gun'

Jesse Broocker | March 07, 2018

We have seen collegial text communications actually drag doctors into lawsuits. I have literally seen email chains with the subject line “smoking gun.”

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The Business of Compliance in Health Care Transactions

Jennifer D. Malinovsky | March 05, 2018

A robust compliance program and a knowledgeable compliance officer provide important value not only in a provider’s day-to-day business operations but in the structure and negotiations of a business transaction.

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Do In-House Counsel Need Malpractice Insurance?

Jonathan E. Hawkins | March 05, 2018

In addition to potential liability to their employers, in-house counsel could at times be liable to others. For example, in-house counsel often perform pro bono legal services for clients unaffiliated with their employer. If one of those matters is botched, a legal malpractice claim could arise.

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YL Board: This Is What Sexual Harassment in the Legal Industry Looks Like

The Young Lawyer Editorial Board of The American Lawyer | February 28, 2018

We call for the industry to avoid silence when witnessing harassment and hold perpetrators—no matter how big a book of business—accountable.

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Street Art Depicts a Complicated Picture of Rights: Commentary

Matthew V. Wilson and J. Tucker Barr | February 27, 2018

Depending on the facts at hand, the decision to hire an artist to paint on your property may very well limit your ability to control that same property after the fact.

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To Fight Legal Malpractice Claims, Consider These Habits and Defenses

Shari L. Klevens and Alanna Clair | February 26, 2018

Many legal malpractice complaints allege serious errors or breaches in judgment by attorneys. However, legal malpractice cases are unique because liability does not automatically attach, even if an attorney committed an error or violated his ethical obligation.

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Organize Your Data to Combat Alternative Facts

Jeff Kerr | February 23, 2018

A fact is an assertion backed by evidence. An alternative fact shows its true face as fiction when it meets the evidence.

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To Understand US v. Microsoft, Consider 'Acme v. Shamrock'

Peter B. "Bo" Rutledge and Amanda W. Newton | February 22, 2018

The upcoming Supreme Court case could recalibrate the balance between discovery and comity that informs discovery disputes in a variety of international civil litigation.

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'Take Your Adversary to Lunch' Can Pay Off Down the Line

Robin Hensley | February 16, 2018

The Atlanta Bar Association encourages members to take an adversary to lunch at this time of year to encourage civility and professionalism. It also can be taken as a chance to demonstrate character, build reputation and develop business.

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The Potential Death of the Georgia Arbitration Act

John C. Amabile | February 15, 2018

The U.S. Supreme Court has tilted the playing field so that any state law found to be contrary to the Federal Arbitration Act is subject to complete pre-emption.

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Our Employee Said What? Protecting the Corporate Attorney Privilege While Responding to Public Issues

Elizabeth O'Neill | February 14, 2018

Making decisions about whether or how to react when an employee’s comments have drawn public attention necessarily involves looking at the legal implications of alternative actions.

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