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The Mid Market Report |Commentary

What Is My Law Firm Worth?

William F. Brennan | August 13, 2018

I am often asked this question by the owner of a law firm who is contemplating his or her exit strategy. The amount invested in the law firm may comprise a significant portion of the individual's estate.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

New Act 27 Changes the Pa. Contractor and Subcontractor Payment Act

Robert R. Watson Jr. | August 03, 2018

The changes signed into law will go into effect on Oct. 10—120 days after it was signed—and further clarify certain aspects of CASPA which were left unanswered in the original legislation, often leading to disputes between parties as they negotiated contracts for a project or proceeded with work once it was underway.
The Mid Market Report |Commentary

The 'Vision Thing' and How It Can Improve a Midsize Firm's Future

Jeff Coburn | July 30, 2018

Law firms have come a long way over the 40-plus years since Brad Hildebrandt, Steven Brill, David Maister and The American Lawyer introduced modern management and planning to the U.S. legal industry.
Daily Business Review |News

Miami Gets a Week to Respond to Lawsuit Challenging David Beckham Soccer Stadium Plan

Lidia Dinkova | July 24, 2018

The development team that wants to build a 25,000-seat Major League Soccer stadium voluntarily joined the lawsuit as a defendant.
Corporate Counsel |News

New Study Offers Deeper Look Into Growing Trade Secret Litigation

Sue Reisinger | July 19, 2018

The new data from Lex Machina can help general counsel make wiser decisions about legal representation and strategy.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Hacking the Future of the Legal Industry Through Innovative Ideas

Ioana Good, Amy Norris and Erin Ryan | July 19, 2018

Facebook. Google. Microsoft. These are a few of the tech-savvy giants that regularly host hackathons—intense brainstorming sessions designed to solve pain points and enhance the client experience.
The Legal Intelligencer |Best Practices Commentary

Learning to Let Go for a Successful and Rewarding Legal Career

Frank Michael D'Amore | July 13, 2018

The stakes tend to rise as one's career progresses, and it is disappointing to learn that the equation no longer automatically yields winning results. For instance, despite being very smart, doing terrific work, and logging mega hours, someone is edged out for partnership by another lawyer who may be just a step behind in one or more of those categories, but has built a nice book of business.
The Mid Market Report |Expert Opinion

8 Tips From GCs for Outside Legal Counsel to Win and Retain Business

Gina Rubel | July 11, 2018

Outside counsel, business development professionals, and legal marketers want to know the secret to increasing client retention and new business acquisition rates.
Corporate Counsel |News

Michigan State University's Fight to Restore Its Honor

Sue Reisinger | July 02, 2018

A look into how the university's legal department has handled the Larry Nassar nightmare
Legaltech News |News

eDPM Advisory Wants to Help You Get Serious About Project Management

Gabrielle Orum Hernández | June 14, 2018

The newly launched company, headed by former Stroock director of litigation services Michael Quartararo, aims to help organizations navigate litigation project management
Corporate Counsel |News

Focusing the Board on the Heart of Ethics and Compliance Issues

Sue Reisinger | June 11, 2018

"CECOs and general counsels need to push their boards for more time and priority," said David Greenberg, a senior adviser at LRN, which recently released a report on how board members handle E&C.
The Legal Intelligencer |

2018 Lawyers on the Fast Track Judging Panelists

The Legal Intelligencer | June 10, 2018

The Legal Intelligencer presents the 2018 Lawyers on the Fast Track Judging Panelists.
Corporate Counsel |News Research

New Data on Trade Secrets Cases Can Point the Way for General Counsel

Sue Reisinger | May 31, 2018

Claimants, primarily companies, won about 71 percent of trade secret cases, and a majority of the defendants are former employees, according to new research from legal analytics research company Lex Machina.
Corporate Counsel |Q&A

Consider the Past, Present and Future: A Q&A With David Cambria

Dan Clark | May 25, 2018

Cambria spoke with Corporate Counsel about a number of topics, such as starting a legal operations function and why running ops reminds him of the classic book "A Christmas Carol."
Corporate Counsel |News

Global Trade Sanctions Picture Growing Tenser and Murkier for General Counsel

Sue Reisinger | May 24, 2018

Recent action by the U.S. on the sanctions front has given American companies reason to be leery. Sometimes, with cross-border transactions, it's tough to even know which country's legal regime to follow.
Corporate Counsel |

From Frying Pan to Fire: MSU Names Robert Young as New General Counsel

Sue Reisinger | May 22, 2018

Still reeling from the Larry Nassar scandal, MSU has hired a former Michigan Supreme Court chief justice to head its legal department. Robert Young, who was once on President Donald Trump's U.S. Supreme Court shortlist, is an experienced attorney, but has also been criticized.
Corporate Counsel |News

Most US and EU Companies Not Ready for New Data Privacy Law, Survey Says

Sue Reisinger | May 21, 2018

With the Friday GDPR deadline approaching, the report said 63 percent of U.S. respondents stated they will be largely or completely compliant. The report said there is “a mixed picture across Europe,” however.
Corporate Counsel |News

Who Has Been Hired to Lead Legal at Fortune 500 Companies in 2018?

Stephanie Forshee | May 18, 2018

New data from consultancy Russell Reynolds Associates shows significant turnover in the first quarter of this year. It also indicates that more women than usual have been hired to lead legal departments in the early months of 2018
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Should Law Firms Embrace Artificial Intelligence and R&D Labs?

Ioana Good and Kathryn B. Whitaker | May 18, 2018

There is a puzzle in the legal business. Our economic landscape is filling up with innovative organizations who have embraced the convergence of technology and business to meet new market demands, yet the legal market remains conservative.
Corporate Counsel |News

DXC Technology's GC Risked Everything for His Vision

Sue Reisinger | May 18, 2018

DXC Technology teamed up with UnitedLex to carry out what's been called the largest ever managed services transaction in the industry. It was a gutsy call by DXC GC William Deckelman.
Corporate Counsel |Expert Opinion

India: An Emerging Economic Powerhouse and the Need for In-House Counsel

Pooja Mahbubani | May 14, 2018

With sustained economic growth above 7 percent and an exploding start-up culture, the Indian economy is booming. And thanks to the ongoing economic liberalization brought about by the Modi government, it's never been more accessible for foreign companies.
Corporate Counsel |News

5 of the Biggest Compliance Questions About Renewed Iran Trade Sanctions, Answered

MP McQueen | May 11, 2018

Greta Lichtenbaum, a partner at O'Melveny & Myers whose practice includes international trade and regulatory compliance, answered Corporate Counsel's questions about the impact on multinational companies of the Trump administration's renewed sanctions against Iran.
New York Law Journal |News

What to Expect When Cambridge Analytica Files for Bankruptcy

Tom McParland | May 04, 2018

Cambridge Analytica's decision to shutter its business amid the unfolding controversy surrounding its use of user data obtained from Facebook Inc. could mean that bankruptcy proceedings are soon headed for a Manhattan federal courtroom.
Corporate Counsel |News

Business Crossing the Border? Hire Local Lawyers But Beware of Pitfalls, Experts Say

Sue Reisinger | May 03, 2018

“It's neither simple to go overseas, nor is it something that's impossible. It is becoming more imperative for many companies to do it,” one expert said.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Be Sure to Play 'Show and Tell' With Your Law Firm's Online Newsroom

Wayne Pollock | May 03, 2018

Online newsrooms are powerful and versatile marketing tools for law firms. They are powerful because lawyers can use their firms' newsrooms to build their authority and credibility with website visitors simply by talking about themselves and the work they've done for their clients.
Corporate Counsel |News

Lessons From Panasonic: To Avoid a Monitor, Just Enhancing Compliance Is Not Enough

Sue Reisinger | May 01, 2018

Panasonic's $280 million FCPA case provides some important takeaways for legal departments, according to compliance experts.
Corporate Counsel |News

Australia Financial Firm Fires GC Brian Salter for Role in Alleged Cover-Up

Sue Reisinger | April 30, 2018

The trouble came after Salter, who was general counsel at wealth management firm AMP, hired his former law firm to put together a report about “fee for no service” claims against AMP.
The American Lawyer |News

With 8 Law Firms and Other Nassar-Related Expenses, Michigan State Faces Soaring Costs

Sue Reisinger | April 26, 2018

DLA Piper; Latham & Watkins; and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom are just some of the legal giants that have been hired by Michigan State University to cope with the fallout from the Larry Nassar sex abuse scandal.
Connecticut Law Tribune |Expert Opinion

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Withdrawing Representation

Alanna G. Clair and Shari L. Klevens | April 26, 2018

Terminating an attorney-client relationship is not an easy decision nor one that can be taken lightly.
Corporate Counsel |News

Most Companies Report Working Hard on GDPR, But Health Care and Finance Lag

Sue Reisinger | April 25, 2018

New data from Netsparker indicates that when it comes to preparing for the new EU privacy law, not all industries are created equal.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Too Many Choices! From Staplers to Blue Jeans, Try to Keep It Simple

Dena Lefkowitz | April 25, 2018

Adding options increases expectations people have about how good they will be and, Schwartz says, that produces less satisfaction with the results, even when they are good.
Corporate Counsel |Expert Opinion

Anticipating the 2018 CLOC Institute and Grading Legal Ops Progress: 'Nevertheless, We Persist …'

Susan Hackett | April 20, 2018

About a year ago, I wrote two articles for Corporate Counsel about the 2017 CLOC conference—one article appeared in advance of the meeting to discuss what registrants might expect; the other was published after the conference ended to offer up some concluding thoughts and explore top takeaways.
Corporate Counsel |Expert Opinion

Waiver of the Attorney-Client Privilege: Mitigating Risks When Working With Litigation PR Consultants

Lisa M. Baird and Erica Yen | April 18, 2018

When it comes to the attorney-client privilege, confidentiality matters. The privilege ordinarily is lost when otherwise confidential attorney-client communications are exposed to third parties, and that makes such communications vulnerable to discovery in litigation.
Daily Business Review |News

Nasty Law Firm Breakup Includes Claim Florida Lawyer Stole Clients from Multiple Firms

Samantha Joseph | April 18, 2018

The plaintiff alleges personal injury attorney Thomas Schmitt left a trail of law firm victims from South Florida to Orlando.
Daily Business Review |News

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Close $7.8 Million Coral Springs Office Sale

Lidia Dinkova | April 17, 2018

The buyer wants to build a hotel and residences in place of the office building.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Appealing a Trial Court's Refusal to Disqualify an Arbitrator

Charles F. Forer | April 16, 2018

Having started on the arbitrator-disqualification road and having started the process of (unintentionally) aggravating the arbitrator, Bob concluded he now had no practical choice. He had to go to court to seek to disqualify the arbitrator.
Daily Business Review |News

Miami Lawyers Tussle Over $53M Judgment in Toll Software Dispute

Celia Ampel | April 16, 2018

The Miami-Dade Expressway Authority is appealing the judgment for breaching a contract with a company tasked with developing and implementing a toll collection system.
Daily Business Review |News

Miami-Dade Postpones Brightline Courthouse Site Decision

Lidia Dinkova | April 12, 2018

The Brightline rail system's parent is offering one option, and the county will seek bids for development on two public parcels.
Daily Business Review |News

With 5 Months Until Primary, Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Struggle for Name Recognition

Jim Turner, News Service of Florida | April 06, 2018

And that's as the overall contest was listed by the University of Virginia's Center for Politics as a “toss-up.”
Corporate Counsel |News

SEC Takes Action Against Aegis Capital, 2 Compliance Officers

Sue Reisinger | April 02, 2018

Compliance officers are in the SEC's crosshairs again — this time from Aegis Capital.
Corporate Counsel |News

Killjoy for April Foolers: The Legal Joke May Be on Your Company

Sue Reisinger | March 29, 2018

Let the company beware. Attorney Philippe Weiss, managing director of Seyfarth Shaw at Work, told Corporate Counsel that he has seen office pranks lead to complaints, and sometimes even lawsuits.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Patentability of Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology

Richard A. Catalina Jr. | March 29, 2018

Decentralized data structure management technology (DDSM), such as blockchain and distributed ledger technology, is grabbing ever-increasing attention as a result of its potential to revolutionize the way we conduct business, run our governments and go about daily life.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

A Spring Crop of Ethics Issues in Trump's World

Ellen C. Brotman | March 29, 2018

Despite appearances, it's spring and Donald Trump and his attorney Michael Cohen have provided us with a brand new crop of ethics issues. Let's take a look at the issues that have come up and how they would be treated under the Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Pa. High Court Greenlights Noneconomic Damages for Whistleblower Cases

Max Mitchell | March 27, 2018

Whistleblowers fired for reporting government waste can recover for noneconomic damages, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday, in a decision that could open the door to suits that previously were not viable.
The Recorder |Expert Opinion

Business Intelligence Finally Knocking at the Legal Department Door

Eric Willis | March 26, 2018

Legal departments are expected to do more with less and are now charged with better controlling and reducing costs, continuously evaluating and improving processes, and wherever possible, retaining and re-using historical data and knowledge.
Corporate Counsel |News

A Look at What's in Store for GE's In-House Counsel After UnitedLex Deal

Sue Reisinger | March 22, 2018

William Deckelman, general counsel of DXC Technology, drew on his own recent experiences with UnitedLex to tell Corporate Counsel what GE's legal department might be in for after inking the agreement.
Daily Report Online |News

Fisher & Phillips Launches Lobbying Subsidiary Amid 'Weinstein Effect'

Meredith Hobbs | March 22, 2018

With leadership based in Sacramento and Philadelphia, FP Advocacy will focus on federal regulation and California, where almost two-dozen antisexual harassment bills are before the state legislature.
Daily Business Review |Commentary

IRS Virtual Currency Amnesty? Not So Fast!

Stanley Foodman | March 21, 2018

Many taxpayers jumped into virtual currency investing during 2017. They might now be asking themselves: Will the IRS know if I made money with Bitcoin (or other virtual currencies)? Do I have to report my gains or losses? Are virtual currency transactions reportable? Yes, Yes and Yes.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Future of Lateral Moves: Practice Area, Geography and Economics Remain Important

Steven Kruza | March 20, 2018

Taking a look at emerging trends in lateral moves, can we predict for the near future that firms will more likely grow through larger groups or through individual hires? Well, as my accounting professor liked to say: It depends.
National Law Journal |Profile News

Meet the Lawyer Representing Fired FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe

Samantha Joseph | March 17, 2018

Michael Bromwich is a Harvard-educated litigator who's served federal, state and local governments.
Corporate Counsel |News

Global Law Firm Network Report Suggests Tougher Competition for Big Law

Sue Reisinger | March 13, 2018

The report said the results “reaffirm the widely held belief that today's GCs are continuing their quest to find a panacea for the provision of their global legal services–a provider that combines high quality service, a global footprint, local insight and cultural awareness."
Daily Business Review |News

Greenberg Traurig Wins $1.2 Million in Attorney Fees for Years of Litigation

Samantha Joseph | March 12, 2018

Greenberg Traurig's Stephen Mendelsohn worked on one of the longest-running disputes in the Palm Beach Circuit Court.
Daily Report Online |Best Practices

Arrive Early to Eat That Frog

Robin Hensley | March 02, 2018

What needs to get done in the first hour Monday morning to make the week go well? What chore is in the "critical path" for the firm this week?
Connecticut Law Tribune |News

Harvard's Frank Sander, 'Godfather of ADR,' Dies at 90

Robert Storace | March 01, 2018

Known as the godfather and pioneer of ADR, Frank Sander was generous with sharing his extensive knowledge on the topic with others. He died recently at age 90.
Corporate Counsel |News

Study Sees More Agency Court Challenges Over Proposed Mergers

Sue Reisinger | February 28, 2018

It looks as though general counsel and legal departments may be a little more willing to litigate over blocked mergers than they have been in the past.
New York Law Journal |News

Feds' Case for Bribery Is 'All Talk, No Action,' Percoco Defense Counsel Argues

Andrew Denney | February 28, 2018

In closing arguments on Wednesday in the corruption trial for Joseph Percoco, a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Percoco's attorney made a final effort to impeach the government's star witness in the case while portraying his client's alleged quid pro quo as attempts to help out friends.
Daily Business Review |Best Practices News

South Florida Firm in Hot Water for Ghostwriting Pleadings for Pro Se Defendants

Samantha Joseph | February 27, 2018

The firm says there's widespread ignorance about a rule that allows it to write, but not sign, documents prepared for litigants representing themselves in court.
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The Billable Hour: Can Lawyers Learn from Consultants?

Erin Hichman | February 27, 2018

The legal industry now faces similar pressures from clients on billing models that the consulting industry previously confronted.
The Recorder |News

Investor's Suit for Palantir Corporate Records Exposes Deep Fissure in Silicon Valley Alliance

Tom McParland | February 23, 2018

A state court in Delaware has ordered Palantir to turn over corporate records to a company run by Marc Abramowitz, in an unusual court battle that highlights the growing animosity between the reticent Silicon Valley firm and one of its biggest early investors.
The Legal Intelligencer |News

Saxton & Stump Branches Out With New HR Subsidiary

Lizzy McLellan | February 14, 2018

Granite HR Consulting will complement the law firm's labor and employment practice, CEO James Saxton said.
Corporate Counsel |News

Ex-Prosecutor Bart Schwartz Named Monitor for International Shipping Company

Sue Reisinger | February 12, 2018

Schwartz is currently chairman of Guidepost Solutions, a New York consulting firm offering investigative and compliance services.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

Common Mistakes With Retirement Plans and Estate Planning

Nicholas Nanovic | February 12, 2018

Do you have an estate plan? If not, you are not alone. Fewer than half of Americans have an estate plan—the percentage varies between 55 percent and 70 percent, depending on which survey you rely upon.
The Legal Intelligencer |Commentary

How to Redo Estate Plans and Save on Taxes Under New Tax Reforms

P. Kristen Bennett | February 12, 2018

Recent changes to the federal estate tax system have turned traditional estate planning on its head. Now under the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, most traditional estate plans for a married couple are likely to increase taxes at death, instead of saving taxes. This means attorneys who want to keep their clients happy had better redo existing estate plans and shift the focus of estate planning services moving forward.

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