The Marketing Appeal of #AppellateTwitter
Insight
Christina DePinto of Muse Communications discusses the creation of a hashtag that captures a certain zeitgeist — benefiting a law firm looking for a marketing boost.
DLA Piper Adds Ying Genève DuBois to Real Estate Practice in Miami
News
DLA Piper announced Ying Genève DuBois to their Real Estate practice in Miami. Her practice focuses on representing US and global investors in their US real estate investments, particularity investors in Asia.
Sidley Adds M&A Partner Daniel Serota in New York
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Sidley Austin LLP announced that Daniel Serota has joined the firm as a partner in its New York office. He will be a member of Sidley’s M&A practice.
Assess Your Risk Appetite: Complimentary Report
Insight
The National Association of Corporate Directors has released a report from a discussion the NACD Advisory Council on Risk Oversight held to discuss the board’s role in the development and oversight of risk appetite.
Participation Requested: 2nd Annual Law Firm Benchmarking Report
Survey
Exterro is conducting its 2nd Annual Law Firm Benchmarking Survey on law firms’ legal processes, specifically relating to project management practices and e-discovery services.
HSBC, UBS Settle U.S. Rate-Rigging Litigation; 10 Banks’ Total Payout Tops $408 Million
News
If approved by the judge overseeing the case, the settlements would boost the total payout from 10 settling banks to $408.5 million. HSBC and UBS denied wrongdoing.
Wells Fargo’s $142-Million Sham Accounts Settlement: What You Need to Know
News
The Los Angeles Times offers some answers to typical questions that consumers may have about the settlement and what it can mean for the customer individually.
WB Mills, PLLC, Adds New Attorney
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WB Mills, PLLC has added Read H. Reily, associate attorney, and Cindy Moss, paralegal, to the firm’s North Dallas office.
Consumer Watchdog Makes It Easier to Sue Banks and Other Companies
News
The government’s consumer watchdog has finalized a rule that will make it easier for people to challenge financial companies in court, reports The Washington Post.
‘No One’s Minion’ – Colleague Says Steady Hand, Moral Compass Mark FBI Nominee’s Career
News
Former high level Justice Department lawyer Bill Mateja says his former colleague is ideally suited to weather the turbulent and politically charged approval process, according to a post on the website of Androvett Legal Media & Marketing.
Webcast: Emerging Trends And Legal Analytics For Employment Litigation
Event, July 13, 12 p.m. EDT
Above the law and Lex Machina will offer an overview of recent developments in employment litigation, including the rise of legal analytics.
Veteran Houston Energy Trial Lawyer Paul Mitchell Joins Hicks Thomas
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Mitchell, who joined the firm July 1 as a partner, has experience with energy clients from the super-majors to smaller independents, the firm said in a news release.
Are Mandatory Software Inventory Tools on the Horizon?
Insight
Christopher Barnett of Scott & scott LLP offers a quick summary of how three of the most high-profile software publishers are addressing the issue of software inventory.
Dealing With Violations In Export and Import Transactions
Insight
Williams Mullen has posted a white paper on steps to take in dealing with export and import violations.
Munck Wilson Mandala Adds 7 New IP Attorneys
News
Munck Wilson Mandala has added seven intellectual property lawyers to the firm. The seven formerly were with Howison & Arnott.
Managing Legal Risks and Cultural Issues in Cross-Border and Whistleblower Investigations
Event, July 26, 2017, 12 p.m. EDT
AltaClaro will present a complimentary webinar focusing on managing legal and cultural risks in cross-border investigations. The event will be Wednesday, July 26, 2017, beginning at noon Eastern time.
When Employees Take Workplace Communication Offline
Insight
Employers are obligated to investigate certain discrimination complaints and they are required to prevent retaliation. The problem comes when employers investigate workplace affairs without a worthwhile non-retaliation policy. This article explores the interplay between non-retaliation policies and workplace investigations.
Complete the 2017 Law Department Benchmarking Survey
Survey
Consilio is conducting an online survey is designed to provide law department leaders insight into comprehensive benchmarking data, legal operations and discovery best practices, and trend reporting.
Corporate Partner Rob Carlson Joins Sidley in Palo Alto
News
Sidley Austin LLP announced that Rob Carlson has joined the firm as a partner in its Palo Alto office. He will be a member of Sidley’s M&A practice.
Litigator Jaikaran Singh Joins Foley & Lardner
News
Foley & Lardner LLP announced that Jaikaran (Jai) Singh has joined the firm’s Consumer Law, Finance & Class Action Practice as a partner in the San Diego office.
