2016 E-Discovery Processing – Zapproved Survey Results
Survey Results
ZAPPROVED has released the results of an online survey of 92 in-house legal staff about their methods of data processing — manual, in-house software or outsource to service provider.
The Most Significant eDiscovery Metrics From 2015 in One Infographic
Infographic
iCONECT has collected all the relevant eDiscovery surveys and reports from the past year and made it available as a complimentary downloadable infographic.
Patrice B. Childress Elected to Beck Redden Partnership
NEWS
Patrice B. Childress has been elected to the partnership of Beck Redden LLP.
Open Source Software: Usually Cash-free, but with Strings Attached
Article
Open source software carries with it binding contractual obligations, which must be identified and complied with.
Cybersecurity Predictions for 2016: Targeting the Human Factor
On-Demand
Cybersecurity threats 1n 2016 will leverage the human factor to bypass increasingly sophisticated automated detection and response capabilities.
Legal Risks of IBM Licensing – Webinar
EVENT, Jan. 20, 11 a.m. CST
In a Scott & Scott webinar, partner Julie Machal-Fulks will discuss some of the challenges that organizations encounter when trying to ensure compliance with their IBM license agreements.
Record Verdict Winner, Texas ‘King of Torts’ Dead at 90
NEWS
His representation of Pennzoil in a case against Texaco over the purchase of Getty Oil Co. led to a record jury verdict of $10.5 billion and helped make him one of the U.S.’s most sought-after lawyers during his five decades in practice.
Corporate Governance At UPS – Who Is Washing The Dirty Laundry In Public?
Article
UPS portrays itself as having a fair, transparent, and shareholder friendly corporate governance practices. Not all shareholders would agree, though.
Top 2015 Compliance Stories: Data Challenges and Security Issues
Article
The article covers such topics as data currency, compliance with the SEC Regulation SCI, mobile device management, end-to-end encryption and more.
FAST Act Impact on Community Banks
Article
The recently signed FAST Act contains provisions targeted toward the financial services industry, which will have a considerable impact on the strategy and operations of community banks.
The Dangers of Quick Fix Solutions – Certifications and Compliance Defenses
Article
Some corporate lobbyists are revealing their own lack of understanding of the compliance issue and looking for easy solutions to more difficult problems, writes Michael Volkov.
The 3 Rules of Contract Drafting
Article
One of the rules concerns the importance of simplicity, to avoid writing that can lead to confusion, litigation, and results contrary to the purpose of a contract.
Be Careful When You Decide to Breach a Contract
Article
A recent case from the Massachusetts Superior Court presents a stark reminder that whether conduct is viewed as a “mere breach” or part of a deceptive or unfair course of conduct can be in the eye of the beholder
Non-Disclosure Agreement Enforceable Although Unlimited in Time and Area
Article
A nondisclosure covenant that prohibits the use or disclosure of narrowly tailored and carefully defined “confidential information” may be enforceable.
Duty to Negotiate in Good Faith: Much Ado About Nothing?
Article
A recent ruling is a noteworthy development in the law of contracts and a caveat for practitioners and their business clients.
2015 Corporate Governance & Executive Compensation Survey
White Paper
The analysis provides insights into how companies approach governance issues and will allow readers to benchmark their companies’ corporate governance practices.
Newly Amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: Making Sense of the Changes
EVENT, Jan. 21, 11 a.m. CST
Fitch, Even, Tabin & Flannery LLP presents a complimentary webinar, “The Newly Amended Federal Rules of Civil Procedure: Making Sense of the Changes ,” featuring Fitch Even partner Joseph F. Marinelli
Schiff Hardin Welcomes Tax Associate in Ann Arbor
Schiff Hardin LLP announced that Marcy Rosen has joined the firm’s Ann Arbor, Michigan office as an associate in the Tax Group.
Beware Of Being Burned By the China MOU/LOI
Article
Dan Harris writes in the Above the Law blog about how U.S. companies relying on a Letter of Intent (LOI) or a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) detailing the terms of their proposed China deal may be exposing themselves to substantial liability.
The Wonderful World of Waivers
Article
The article discusses the enforceability of waivers, consideration, applicable risks, representations and warranties, release language, and five pitfalls to avoid when drafting waivers.
