General Counsel’s C...

A recent article by JDSupra highlighted some of the considerations for organization selecting litigation counsel for a particular matter.  Establishing relationships with outside counsel and being able to select litigation counsel is one of the most important jobs …

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The IP Audit: Scope Dicta...

The word “Audit” automatically triggers nightmares and cold sweats for many who think of a tax audit.  Others may even associate an audit with the painstaking financial, operational, compliance, forensic or information system audits provided by professionals and …

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Top 3 Benefits of Outsour...

The reason to hire outsourced technology counsel as opposed to an in-house attorney differs depending upon the size and stage of your organization.  For example, if you are true start-up, using your (or your investors’) capital on a …

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Webinar: How to Improve Y...

Watch our free webinar for practical advice on defining your Legal Department and its role within your organization. Have unpredictable and inconsistent legal needs? Facing legal issues that are beyond existing personnel’s expertise? Prefer Big Law alternatives? Outsourcing legal needs to experienced and knowledgeable …

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The Drawbacks of Common L...

All too often I hear clients and prospective clients alike question whether it is worth it to pursue a trademark registration or a copyright registration.  They say “I have common law rights, isn’t that enough.”  My answer is …

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Is Your Legal Department ...

Is your Legal Department doing enough to monitor and enforce your business-critical intellectual property (IP)?  The answer to this question may very well ultimately affect whether or not you may maintain rights in and to your IP.  For …

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Data Protection Crossroad...

Data protection and the Safe Harbor may no longer go hand-in-hand when it comes to data transfers between the U.S. and EU.  As a refresher, the Safe Harbor program is basically an agreement between the US Dept. of …

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