Extraordinary IT transactions are more prevalent than ever in this cost-cutting era. These complex and resource intensive IT and outsourcing transactions often demand coverage by outside counsel that can drain your budget in a flash. On the other hand, the costs associated with a bad contract due to a failure to staff one of these transactions appropriately will vastly exceed the savings. This panel will focus on how to engage experts and plan for and efficiently manage an extraordinary IT transaction. The panel will also address assessing when outside counsel and/or outsourcing consultants are needed and how to make the case to your company.
This paper introduces general information about e-discovery and describes how to create and implement a defensible e-discovery plan for your company, in light of discovery rules in the United States.
Need to know what your staff is doing when they’re on company time but away from the office? GPS systems are standard-issue features on virtually all vehicles and PDAs, yet few employers are using the technology to monitor company activity or property. This article explains how employers can implement GPS tracking without infringing on individual privacy rights.
Getting past security at the airport is tantamount to being publicly screened and examined. It’s part of the inconveniences suffered for the sake of safety. But how far those searches go and should go is debatable when it comes to seizure of electronic equipment. Frequent travelers should read on for information and applicable solutions.
Is Microsoft SharePoint for you? In this article, Nanci Tucker evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the software, applying her firsthand experience as a means of providing valuable advice for in-house counsel.
Top ten tips for getting the best out of the plethora of online professional networking opportunities in the legal community.
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The revolution has not only been televised - it's been beamed, emailed and scanned. Technological advancements aren't without their risks, however. The newest generation of tech-savvy workers, nicknamed the "Millennial" generation, face unprecedented exposure to security breaches. What risks does touch-button technology present? What strategies should in-house counsel wage to protect sensitive company information?
This profile explores how ten law departments have used electronic billing to increase awareness of outside legal spend and transform the ways in which they manage outside counsel.
An interview with Steve Harmon, Director of Legal Technology Solutions Group at Cisco Systems about Cisco's Big Bets program.
Your company is on the brink of a major merger or acquisition and there isn't a lot of time to prepare a physical dataroom for the many documents involved. Why not create a virtual dataroom instead? This article looks at some of the benefits of going virtual - allowing your company advisers to review documents and saving you time.