During the recent CFO-COO Forum in New York, a discussion was held on instituting project management solutions within law firms. Moderated by Terrence Herlihy, solutions architect at DTI, the panelists of the session “Enhancing Project Management Capabilities at the Partner Level” were careful to note that despite some challenges they encountered with their own firms, the …
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A Story of Sandwiches
My first interaction with the law firm was as an account rep for a famous Los Angeles deli. We made great sandwiches. They ordered sandwiches in bulk. The law firm was my best and worst customer: Best because they bought a lot of sandwiches; worst because they were never satisfied. The first time we delivered …
Donald Sterling & The Inside Story of the Sale of the LA Clippers
What really happened in the tumultuous events that led to the sale of the LA Clippers by owner Donald Sterling for $2 billion? Shelly Sterling’s attorney, Pierce O¹Donnell of Greenberg Glusker, reveals the inside story that led to the sale of the Clippers. Secret meetings with the NBA. How Shelly Sterling got Donald to initially …
Public Split on Allowing Felons to Vote, says FindLaw Survey
Americans are split on whether convicted felons should be allowed to vote, according to a new survey by FindLaw. Thirty-three percent of Americans feel felons should be allowed to vote, according to the survey. Forty-two percent say felons should not be allowed to vote. And twenty-nine percent are undecided on the issue. The Obama administration …
Books for China: Thomson Reuters Donates Law Books to Chinese Legal Community
Western jurisprudence, particularly American law, has played a key role in China’s modernization and economic reform. American legal tradition and best practices have frequently been used as references in building China’s own legal system. Consequently, China is in need of opportunities to learn and understand American law. To that end, Thomson Reuters has donated many …
THE END OF THE OFFICE AS WE KNOW IT, PART 4
Click here for part three of this post. Reflecting on the research, experience, opinion and insights from contributors within this article it is fair to say that if you are involved in developing your business of law’s strategy you need to consider where you are deploying your machines and humans and where to place the two prime …
Proview eReader Platform Adds Password Management from Priory Solutions
Managing passwords can be a hassle for both users and librarians. Thomson Reuters ProView professional eReader platform now integrates with ResearchMonitor, Priory Solutions’ leading online resource management software that helps information departments improve management of legal research materials. The integration of ProView with ResearchMonitor streamlines password management, providing more efficient and secure eLibrary access. Users …
National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial – Ride & Run to Remember
Last month, it was my honor to ride along with several hundred avid cyclists in support of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund at their annual Ride & Run event in Prince George’s County, Md. The event was held in honor of fallen officers with a goal to raise funds for the creation of …
Wait, What? Unplugged Edition
They’re back! After a rather extended summer break, Wait, What? Returns. Jason, Joe, Rob and Matt are back at, this time taking a break from the world of legal technology to discuss alien superstructures, the demise of a publishing icon, and, of course, the new Star Wars movie. Does intelligent life exist on other worlds …
Alice-in-Wonderland’s Adventures in Case Law
“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” (“Alice in Wonderland”) by Lewis Carroll, aka Oxford mathematician Charles Dodgson, was first published in 1865 with illustrations from Sir John Tenniel. The publication recounted an enchanted tale of mad rabbits and hatters and gardeners playing cards, first told three years earlier by Carroll to Alice Liddell and her two sisters …
