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NACD Introduces New Initiative: The Strategic-Asset GC
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The National Association of Corporate Directors has introduced the its new Strategic-Asset GC initiative, which recognizes the unique position general counsel hold relative to their boards of directors.
Get Judicial Insights on 10 Key E-Discovery Cases
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At the 2016 Conference on Preservation Excellence, Zapproved asked six judges to weigh in on 10 such cases in an hour. A complete discussion summary is available for downloading.
New Research Reveals Third-Party Risk Management Best Practices
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Navex Global has produced a benchmark report that can be used to help organizations judge how effective their third-party risk management systems are and how to make improvements.
2016 In-House Legal Benchmarking Report
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Exterro has published its “2016 In-House Legal Benchmarking Report,” which allows readers to compare their legal processes to their peers and learn how other legal departments are trying to become more productive and reduce legal spend without sacrificing defensibility.
AZA Named to Best Law Firms in U.S. List For Fifth Year
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The commercial litigation and intellectual property firm Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing P.C., or AZA, is being recognized among the nation’s Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report and The Best Lawyers in America.
The Comprehensive Guide to E-Discovery Preservation
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Exterro has published “The Comprehensive Guide to E-Discovery Preservation,” an e-book that discusses how to incorporate preservation principles into the legal process that will enable defensible and proportional policies.
U.S.-Asia Cross Border White Collar Crime Series: Dec. 6 in NYC
Event, Dec. 6, 2016
The Innoxcell Annual Symposium – The US -Asia Cross Border White Collar Crime Series will be on Dec. 6, 2016, in New York at the Warwick New York Hotel.
19 E-Discovery Tips for Fixing Troublesome Transitions
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This e-book contains a series of tips and best practices to smooth out those bumps that fall in the gaps between the well-defined parts of the e-discovery process before the review stage, including transition tips.
11 Steps Your Board Needs to Take Now
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The National Association of Corporate Directors has published the 2016 NACD Blue Ribbon Commission Report: Building the Strategic-Asset Board. The report is designed to help readers prepare for boardroom discussions on top-of-mind issues related to board strategy and composition.
Truck Accident Lawyer Steve Laird Scores Two More
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Fort Worth lawyer Steve Laird has once again been recognized by his peers and independent researchers, who have named him to the Top 100 Super Lawyers in Texas and Best Lawyers in America.
Bloomberg Law Slates Big Law Business Summit – West
Event, Oct. 27, 1:30-6 p.m. PDT
Big Law, chief legal officers, outside counsel, and those serving legal departments around the world are invited to discuss challenges and share ideas about the legal industry at Bloomberg Law’s Big Law Business Summit – West.
Checklist: Modernize Your D&O Questionnaire
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The Center for Board Excellence is offering for free download a checklist aimed at modernizing directors and officers questionnaires. The checklist uses CBE’s cloud-based platform.
Bankruptcy Trustee Dismisses Case After Expert Fails On Cross Examination
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The trustee for a bankrupt company decided to drop his lawsuit after watching his expert witness cross examined by an attorney from Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing P.C.(AZA), clearing AZA’s clients of claims that they received fraudulently transferred company assets, the firm reports in a news release.
Strengthening the Board’s Oversight of M&A
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The National Association of Corporate Directors has made available a free executive summary of “Director Essentials: Strengthening the Oversight of M&A.”
White Paper: Electronic Signature Security & Trust
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It is important to make sure your electronic signature provider meets the highest security standards, according to a white paper from eSignLive. Security is at the core of a trusted digital experience between you, your employees and customers.
Case Study: How Brandwatch Uses A.I. to Speed Up Contract Review
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LawGeex has published a case study showing how social media company Brandwatch uses artificial intelligence to reduce costs and speed up the contract review process.
Webcast: Introduction to Digital Transformation with Electronic Signatures
Event, Sept. 21, 2 p.m. EDT
eSignLive by Vasco is sponsoring an online presentation providing an overview of the basic terminology, concepts, and laws related to electronic signatures and answer the most frequently asked questions on the topic.
Webinar: How to Comply with New FLSA Requirements
Event, Sept. 22, 1 p.m. EDT
New Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) regulations will go into effect on Dec. 2, updating the salary and compensation levels for exempt employees, impacting millions of salaried workers.
Download: 2016 Law Firm Benchmarking Report
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Exterro is offering for free downloading a benchmarking report discussing why changing legal business circumstances will force firms to find ways to increase productivity or risk revenue loss.
Big Year for this Trial Firm
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The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson tallied some of the firm’s recent victories, including a $10.9 million verdict for the families of two north Texas grandmothers who died as a result of injuries from the crash of a the Choctaw Casino chartered bus.
