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Getting Rid of Technology Dinosaurs
January 10, 2014
With new gadgets coming out daily, it’s probably time for many lawyers to do some technology house cleaning, and what better time to embark on this endeavor than the start of a new year. Attorney William Peacock offers advice on some “should ditch” items on FindLaw’s Legal Technology blog, “Technologist.” Landline phones: Yes really! “Sorry folks, but the landline is (near) dead,” says Peacock. Instead of paying for a multi-landline system, “consider using something like...
January 10, 2014
With new gadgets coming out daily, it’s probably time for many lawyers to do some technology house cleaning, and what better time to embark on this endeavor than the start of a new year. Attorney William Peacock offers advice on some “should ditch” items on FindLaw’s Legal Technology blog, “Technologist.” Landline phones: Yes really! “Sorry folks, but the landline is (near) dead,” says Peacock. Instead of paying for a multi-landline system, “consider using something like...
In Mediation, Being Prepared Is Your Best Defense
January 10, 2014
As the wise Confucius said, “success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.” Or was that Oprah? Regardless, when it comes to mediation, the quote rings ever true. And Katherine Gallo on the Resolving Discovery Disputes Blog explains how to best prepare your case for the alternative dispute resolution process. PRIOR TO SCHEDULING A MEDIATION The first step is to research the causes of action and figure out what’s needed to prove or defend...
January 10, 2014
As the wise Confucius said, “success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.” Or was that Oprah? Regardless, when it comes to mediation, the quote rings ever true. And Katherine Gallo on the Resolving Discovery Disputes Blog explains how to best prepare your case for the alternative dispute resolution process. PRIOR TO SCHEDULING A MEDIATION The first step is to research the causes of action and figure out what’s needed to prove or defend...
Law Professors Give ABA an Earful on Tenure’s Future
January 9, 2014
The American Bar Association proposal to eliminate its tenure requirement for law schools drew a hostile reception during the Association of American Law School’s annual meeting in New York over the weekend. An overflow crowd of law professors packed into a meeting room during a panel discussion on Saturday to express outrage over the idea. The ABA’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar billed the discussion as an opportunity to learn about the myriad changes on the table as it updates...
January 9, 2014
The American Bar Association proposal to eliminate its tenure requirement for law schools drew a hostile reception during the Association of American Law School’s annual meeting in New York over the weekend. An overflow crowd of law professors packed into a meeting room during a panel discussion on Saturday to express outrage over the idea. The ABA’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar billed the discussion as an opportunity to learn about the myriad changes on the table as it updates...
How Law Firms Spent their Tech Money in 2013
January 9, 2014
Where did law firms spend their technology dollars in 2013? Every year, theInternational Legal Technology Association (ILTA)...
January 9, 2014
Where did law firms spend their technology dollars in 2013? Every year, theInternational Legal Technology Association (ILTA)...
For EEOC, a Mixed Bag in 2013
January 9, 2014
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2013 increased its focus on cases involving systemic discrimination,...
January 9, 2014
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2013 increased its focus on cases involving systemic discrimination,...
Top 10 Business Negotiations of 2013
January 9, 2014
A number of noteworthy disputes among businesses, organizations, and individuals made headlines in 2013. We point out the negotiation angles behind stories first reported by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and other media outlets. Keep an eye out for these common themes: hardball tactics that backfire, costly legal battles that could have been avoided, and disputes over poorly worded contracts. Robin Thicke versus the family of Marvin Gaye Starbucks and Kraft Foods Michael...
January 9, 2014
A number of noteworthy disputes among businesses, organizations, and individuals made headlines in 2013. We point out the negotiation angles behind stories first reported by the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and other media outlets. Keep an eye out for these common themes: hardball tactics that backfire, costly legal battles that could have been avoided, and disputes over poorly worded contracts. Robin Thicke versus the family of Marvin Gaye Starbucks and Kraft Foods Michael...
Venting Anger Feeds the Flame
January 9, 2014
Lieberman et al. (2007) found that labeling – finding a calm way to put feelings into words by simply putting the name to the emotion – the response in the amygdala portion of the brain that handles fear, panic and other strong emotions such as anger decreases and become less intense. What lights up instead is the right ventrolateral prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain that controls impulses. That is why talking to a therapist, or even a sympathetic bartender, often makes people feel better....
January 9, 2014
Lieberman et al. (2007) found that labeling – finding a calm way to put feelings into words by simply putting the name to the emotion – the response in the amygdala portion of the brain that handles fear, panic and other strong emotions such as anger decreases and become less intense. What lights up instead is the right ventrolateral prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain that controls impulses. That is why talking to a therapist, or even a sympathetic bartender, often makes people feel better....
How GCs Are Shaking Up the Legal Landscape
January 8, 2014
The rising influence of general counsel is playing a key role in dramatic changes shaking up the entire legal landscape, according to a new report from the Center for the Study of the Legal Profession at the Georgetown University Law Center. “The first and perhaps the most obvious change is that the legal market has become much more intensely competitive than it was five years ago . . . [And] the market for legal services has shifted from a sellers' to a buyers' market, a shift that has serious...
January 8, 2014
The rising influence of general counsel is playing a key role in dramatic changes shaking up the entire legal landscape, according to a new report from the Center for the Study of the Legal Profession at the Georgetown University Law Center. “The first and perhaps the most obvious change is that the legal market has become much more intensely competitive than it was five years ago . . . [And] the market for legal services has shifted from a sellers' to a buyers' market, a shift that has serious...
Three in 10 in U.S. Own an Array of Consumer Electronics
January 8, 2014
As electronics enthusiasts gather in Las Vegas for the International Consumer Electronics Show this week, a new Gallup analysis finds Americans falling into four groups according to their ownership levels of the electronic devices already available. At one end of the spectrum, 31% are "Super Tech Adopters," who report broad ownership of the major computing and entertainment devices on the market. At the other extreme, 28% are "Tech-Averse Olders," who own little more than a basic cellphone and DVD player.
January 8, 2014
As electronics enthusiasts gather in Las Vegas for the International Consumer Electronics Show this week, a new Gallup analysis finds Americans falling into four groups according to their ownership levels of the electronic devices already available. At one end of the spectrum, 31% are "Super Tech Adopters," who report broad ownership of the major computing and entertainment devices on the market. At the other extreme, 28% are "Tech-Averse Olders," who own little more than a basic cellphone and DVD player.
Rethinking Basic [Fraud on the Market]
January 8, 2014
Next spring, in the Halliburton case, the United States Supreme Court is expected to reconsider the Basic ruling that, twenty-five years ago, adopted the fraud-on-the-market theory and has since facilitated securities class action litigation. In this paper we seek to contribute to the expected reconsideration. We show that, in contrast to claims made by the parties, the Justices need not assess the validity or scientific standing of the efficient market hypothesis; they need not, as it were, decide...
January 8, 2014
Next spring, in the Halliburton case, the United States Supreme Court is expected to reconsider the Basic ruling that, twenty-five years ago, adopted the fraud-on-the-market theory and has since facilitated securities class action litigation. In this paper we seek to contribute to the expected reconsideration. We show that, in contrast to claims made by the parties, the Justices need not assess the validity or scientific standing of the efficient market hypothesis; they need not, as it were, decide...
