How Businesses Can Protect Themselves from IP Theft by John Shaw, February 2012
Software companies can spend enormous amounts of money and time developing new products; yet underestimate the ease of code being stolen. It is alarmingly easy to hide and transport software code. Fortunately, there are many simple measures an IT department can take in order to prevent data from leaking either intentionally or unintentionally. (Link redirects to IDG Connect.)
Lawyer Monthly: Forensics Ready Guide by John Shaw, January 2012
As technology changes at a rapid pace, so too must the forensics response to e-disclosure and investigatory requests. Understanding where the data is within a company, how to back it up and how to retrieve it in a forensically-sound manner is an ongoing commitment and investment. Although there is an inherent expectation for all organisations to be ready to react to a computer security incident and comply with any information request, the size and nature of the business can impact both the proactive and reactive approaches undertaken.
Law Business Review: Lost in Translation by Jerome Torres Lozano, January 2012
With the rise of international dealings in a digital environment, recruiting human translators to sift through masses of electronic data becomes an impossible task. Ineffective translation of relevant documents can also potentially harm an organisation’s standing in a legal or regulatory matter. As business dealings evolve in the new age of digital communication, so too should strategies of document translation and review.
This article was first published in New Law Journal, “Lost in Translation”, NLJ 20 January 2012, p97.
European Lawyer: Digging Up Data by Drew Macaulay, September 2011
Cross-border information requests present a variety of challenges that, if not considered early in the life-cycle of a matter, have the potential to add significant risk, delays and cost to the process. However, there are a number of techniques to mitigate these risks.
New Law Journal: "Enforcement Matters: How Bribery-Act Compliant is UK Plc?", August 2011
Evidence suggests that many businesses are not taking the Bribery Act seriously: a recent European Fraud Survey found that one in seven staff polled at large UK companies was willing to offer cash payments to win business, while just over half were aware of anti-bribery policy at their own organisation. Read the expert panel analysis of the SFO's new Bribery Act.
New Law Journal: "Data Jams" by Drew Macaulay, June 2011
International legal, regulatory and investigative matters often involve the collection, review and production of information from multiple jurisdictions. Problems may arise when legal requirements to produce information in response to proceedings in one jurisdiction, clash with the data privacy requirements of other jurisdictions. Drew Macaulay offers some top tips on unblocking these jurisdictional log jams.
Law Gazette: "International Document Management" by Drew Macaulay, April 2011
In a globalised environment where legal and regulatory matters can involve corporate subsidiaries spanning multiple jurisdictions, moving data from one country to another in order to respond to these matters can lead to significant legal, political and social challenges.
Law Business Review: "Playing by the Rules" by Drew Macaulay, April 2011
With the introduction later this year of the Bribery Act, and increased vigilance around competition, lawyers are under pressure to negotiate effectively and respond rapidly to relevant regulatory bodies in order to mitigate risks. Drew Macaulay examines why preparation is the key to responding to multi-jurisdictional regulatory investigations. To subscribe to the Law Business Review, visit http://lawbusinessreview.co.uk/.
Argyle Conversations: Interview with Anne Chwat, EVP & General Counsel, Burger King, by Jon Shaman, March 2011
Anne Chwat and Jon Shaman met to discuss legal best practices during IPOs. "The first question is, what are the company’s primary assets? And then next, are they properly protected?"
Raconteur on Legal Efficiency, March 2010
This issue includes articles on making the best use of IT in a legal department, document management, third-party litigation funding, and more.
Investigation of Failure of the SEC to Uncover Bernard Madoff’s Ponzi Scheme, August 2009
The SEC's full, official public report on the investigation.
Managing Partner Special Focus: Supporting the Litigation Landscape, April 2009
Articles by Jonathan Armstrong, Reza Alexander, Lee Gluyas and Emma Hogwood join unbiased editorials, interviews, and a survey about prevailing UK eDiscovery practices.
Managing an FCPA Investigation by the US Government, 2008
Rob Brown of First Advantage Litigation Consulting provides a brief overview of best practices.
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