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Clear Writing Through Purposeful Sentences

Clear writing makes winning more likely. Why, and practical steps to improved writing.

Some Question The Value Of An HR Department

Some companies are skeptical about the value of a human resources department, according to an article in the Wall Street […]

Law Offices Cling To Outdated Tech

Most law offices are still burdened with obsolete technology, according to The Lawyerist. Copiers and fax machines top the list […]

Judges: Don’t Hire Lawyers Who Aren’t Tech-Savvy

A panel of four “cyberstar” federal judges at a recent legal tech conference had a pointed message for corporate counsel: […]

Hourly Rate, Even For Litigation, Increasingly Scarce

Litigation – long seen as the last holdout for hourly billing – is increasingly being billed with alternative methods, now […]

In Texas BigLaw, Women Lag In Promotions

In a study of the 40 biggest law firms in the state, Texas Lawbook found that over the last three […]

First Glance: Legal Implications of the Heartbleed OpenSSL Bug?

In light of the Heartbleed security breach, failure to immediately attend to patches and advising users to change passwords could expose companies to potential liability.

SCOTUS Ruling Increases Private Company Risk – Imminent Need for Business Ethics Training

Private contractors working for public companies are now covered under the Sarbanes-Oxley whistleblower protections, leading many to review their compliance programs with fresh eyes.