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Applying Efficient Business Strategies to the Legal Department

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Gone are the days when lawyers could argue that legal is not a business, but rather a profession. It is critical for in-house counsel to be part of the push by applying business practices that strive to maximize value by streamlining operations and creating efficiencies. By adapting lean, Six Sigma, and project management tools, your company can uncover countless opportunities to team up with key business partners and make your organization more valuable.
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How to Safeguard the Crown Jewels in the Age of Information Security Threats

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As technology evolves and security risks rise, lawyers are confronted with an increasing challenge to satisfy their ethical duties of competence and confidentiality, making the issue of securing data and mitigating breaches increasingly severe. This article will explore data breaches in detail, discussing how counsel can respond to these events, and outlining practical ways to implement a tiered approach to securing a company’s crown jewels.
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Project Management – Part I & II

By Rick Welch

These two back-to-back sessions will discuss why successful project management is essential for innovative organizations. Participants will understand the primary characteristics of projects and the criteria for success and discuss how the environment, stakeholders, schedule, cost and quality requirements impact the definition of deliverables. Participants will determine the important stakeholders and communication plan for the project.

Articles

EU Network and Information Security Directive and its Impact on Online Businesses

The European Union (EU) Directive on the security of network and information systems directive (NIS Directive) aims to bolster the security of Europe's critical infrastructure by imposing a minimum level of security for digital technologies, networks and services across all Member States. It also makes it compulsory for certain businesses and organisations to report significant cyber incidents.

Docket Article

Creating a Compliance and Ethics Program from Scratch

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No matter how big or small a company is, for a new ethics and compliance program to succeed, a thoughtful, structured program will reap rewards, not only in the form of appreciation from the board, but also in the form of acceptance from regulatory bodies, clients, and the supply chain.
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A Method to the Madness: Choosing the Best Route to an Autonomous Future

By developing a strong grasp of the differences between the technologies represented by these terms, companies and their in-house counsel can take an important first step toward understanding the different risks and rewards associated with each of them. A better understanding of the technologies underlying autonomous cars will make companies into better advocates for policies that will support their development and implementation.
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