octnov2016

Contract Review Meets E-discovery

Because they are so labor-intensive, contract reviews tend to be reserved for pivotal events, but in an era when e-discovery has become common, there […]

BigLaw Raises, and a Pitch for Inside Counsel to Start Thinking Small

This past summer many big firms gave new associates a substantial raise, up to $180,000 in some cases. The authors contend there was no […]

Delaware Case Makes it Easier for Duped Shareholders to Sue

In May of this year, the Delaware Supreme Court handed down a decision with major implications for shareholder litigation. It held that shareholders could […]

Data Governance for the Internet of Things

More companies are joining an interconnected web of devices connected to the Internet, known as the Internet of Things (IoT). Companies need to develop […]

Protecting Data Analytics from Litigation

In earlier days, data analytics revealed individually identifiable customer patterns, but as data sets have grown, data analytics have shifted from forecasting about individual […]

Confronting the Gray Market in Korea and the U.S.

Both Korea and the United States face an influx of gray market goods (also known as “parallel imports”), but they offer trademark owners vastly […]

It is Still Possible to Patent Software

This article discusses patenting strategies for prosecuting existing cases, as well as strategies for preparing cases yet to be filed, so they will withstand […]

Preparation is the Best Defense Against a Cyber Attack

Today virtually all business is on the radar of cyber criminals, and cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue. It’s companywide, and all […]

The Privacy and Cybersecurity Challenge for Startups

The privacy and cybersecurity landscape is constantly evolving, and it can require significant resources for companies to keep pace with both threats and compliance […]

Cruising Through E-discovery

The author offers best practices, strategies and concrete advice about e-discovery projects. The starting point is the creation of a process for preserving and […]