In-House

Study: Law Firms, “Fighting The Last War,” Ignoring Danger Signs

January 26, 2018

Stung by the recession of 2007-08, law firms made adjustments to their business models and strategies, but today many firms […]

Cyber Horror Stories, And What Your Firm Can Do To Avoid Being In One

January 23, 2018

The lawyer gets an email from a client, which includes an urgent request to take a look at an attached document…

Law Firm “Hunger Games” Scenario Predicted For 2018

January 10, 2018

Slow growth and intense competition for both talent and clients is in the cards, according to an article in Crain’s […]

Fear Of Sex Transgressions Is Bridling Holiday Parties

December 20, 2017

What a difference a year makes. A survey released in November by executive outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas finds […]

Getting Real With Sexual Harassment Training

December 19, 2017

Two Supreme Court decisions gave many legal departments the idea that if you cover the base with something you can tell a court was “sexual harassment  training,” you might get off the liability hook…

In-House Privilege “More Difficult” Says Fed Court

December 7, 2017

A recent decision from a federal district court in Louisiana provides a “ short but instructive privilege opinion for in-house […]

The Cybersecurity Threat From Terminated Employees

December 5, 2017

A manageable problem, but one that requires concerted and ongoing effort to manage. Among the recommendations: Carefully log…

Warning About The “KRACK” Attack On Wi-Fi Networks

October 24, 2017

A new cybersecurity threat, one that targets wi-fi networks, is said to allow hackers to “inject and manipulate data,” including […]

Is “Non-Lawyer” An Insult?

October 17, 2017

Many have taken umbrage at the term, perceiving a hint of hauteur if not downright snobbery. Recently,  when it appeared […]

Steptoe Swoops Up 16 College Clients

September 8, 2017

A consortium of 16 private liberal arts colleges has retained Steptoe & Johnson as its outside counsel. Under the agreement, […]

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