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Strategies For Leveraging Legal Research Technology To Improve The Bottom Line And Efficiency

General counsel and corporate law departments are at the nexus of numerous key business decisions that impact corporate strategy and day-to-day operations. These include due diligence for acquisitions and other transactions, corporate finance, governance, regulatory compliance, contract...

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Corporate Counsel

Latest Trends And Best Practices In Managing Outside Counsel

The need for better management of outside counsel has never been greater. In fact, reducing outside counsel costs has consistently been among the most pressing issues identified in recent ACC/Serengeti Legal Department Surveys. But it’s not only a matter of reducing costs. Improved...

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Manufacturing | Technology

Predictive Coding Today: Before You Jump In, What Should You Consider?

Predictive coding, the term used to describe the use of machine learning tools in document review, has taken center stage in today’s e-discovery world. Counsel have been inundated with countless predictive coding seminars, demonstrations, conferences and papers. In discussions with clients...

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Technology

A Conversation On The Taxi Cab Theory Of Law Department Economics

While recently attending one of the innumerable conferences we all seem to end up at these days, I ran into an old friend whose job (when he’s not busy attending conferences) is running a corporate law department. He’s the same colorful fellow who once said to me, borrowing a quote...

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Technology

Keys To Current Awareness In A Fast-Moving World

In today’s fast-paced, highly competitive world, current awareness is critical. It’s important to stay abreast of the latest developments that impact your business, industry, customers and competitors, as well as the legal and regulatory landscape in which they operate. Business...

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Technology

Are You Enabling Technology Or Is It Enabling You?

In our ongoing design collaboration with corporate law departments, the dialogue continues to shift from a focus on information to a wider investigation of how we might develop solutions to help them streamline and simplify their processes. Key trends driving this shift are the desire to increase...

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The Art Of Avoiding Unpleasant Surprises In Proper Due Diligence

Proper due diligence is more than a necessity; in today’s business environment it’s the first line of defense against potential disasters. The headlines are filled with examples of troublesome business relationships that have resulted in unpleasant surprises. How well do you know the...

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