Insights: Results

Where’s My Apology Letter? Client Control and Expectations Regarding Representation

by Joseph S. Passanise and Taylon Sumners

Through every interaction with clients, lawyers can practice effective client management, utilizing clear communication, transparency and diligence.

Issue Spotting Guide for Assessing Inbound to U.S. Travel Issues

by Kathleen M. Peregoy

Essential guidance for management and HR on assessing U.S. travel and work visa issues to ensure immigration compliance and smooth workforce mobility.

Does Your Law Firm Need a COO?

by Esquire Bank

Esquire Bank explains how having a chief operating officer can help with law firm growth plans, business management, client acquisition and daily operations.

Freedom to Compete

by Ashley C. Pack

Recent movement at the federal level regarding management-labor relations mean changes to enforcement of noncompete agreements and other covenants could be imminent.

Managing Expert Evidence: Court Appointed Referees in Complex Proceedings

by Joseph Barbaro

An examination of how Victorian courts are increasingly using expert referees in technical disputes to assist with the management of evidence and proceedings.

Do I Need a Lawyer for a Car Accident?

by Bryan Driscoll

Deciding whether to hire an attorney after a crash depends on injuries, insurance disputes and financial risk.

Look Out Below

by Mary Jo Larson

Employee 401(k) and other pension plans that include company stock can be a financial minefield. What’s a responsible fiduciary to do to lessen the risk of a plummeting share price—and the risk of a subsequent “stock-drop” lawsuit from aggrieved workers?

The Litigation Finance Mass Tort Gold Rush

by Justin Smulison

Third-party litigation funding is transforming mass torts, propelling the high-risk area into a multi-billion-dollar industry

The Unconventional CEO Reinventing Law Firm Leadership

by Justin Smulison

April Bogard Pinder never planned to be a lawyer, a banker or a risk manager—but every detour led her to the C-suite of one of the Southeast’s most storied civil law firms.

Taking a Stance in the C-Suite

by Kate Rockwood

The era of "no comment" to social and political questions is over. But what risk does the rise of so-called activist CEOs hold for a company?

Tampa Hospital Suffers Recent Data Breach

by Gregory Sirico

Tampa General Hospital, a non-profit research based medical center, suffered a sizeable data breach that put 1.2 million patients' information at risk.

Cybersecurity Awareness for Lawyers

by Jordan Donich

Law firms are at an even greater cybersecurity risk as they move more into the digital age of working from home. Here are some methods of attack and ways to reduce and prevent such attacks to your firm.

The Compensation Situation

by Liz S. Washko

Pay discrimination has been outlawed for decades. Yet the issue has taken on new salience in recent years. Here’s what to know about compensation equity—and where the legal risk lies for companies.

Indiana on Cutting Edge of Lead Service Line Replacement for Water Utilities

by Nicholas K. Kile

As utilities have undertaken the task of replacing the mains, which the utility owns and to which the customer service line connects, an increased risk from lead in that customer line is exposed.

USA v. Moss Limits Regulatory Jurisdiction on the OCS

by Grady S. Hurley

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has primary regulatory jurisdiction over OCS oil and gas operations. Following the Deepwater Horizon incident in 2011, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) was created to issue leases and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) established to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve national resources.

Reality Check: Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You?

by Michele M. Jochner

Suggesting a prenuptial agreement can be uncomfortable and viewed as an expectation that your marriage will fail. Yet, it can be a wise step in planning for the future and eliminating the risk of potentially costly litigation. Here’s what to consider in making that decision.