November 01, 2024 | Law.com

Sink or Swim: The Evolving State of Law Firm Administrative Support

The paradigm of legal administrative support within law firms has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last decade. But this begs the question: are the changes to administrative support successful, and do law firms feel they are sufficiently prepared to meet future business needs?

By Al Freeman

5 minute read

October 23, 2024 | Corporate Counsel

Corporate Confidentiality Unlocked: Leveraging Common Interest Privilege for Effective Collaboration

In the complex realm of corporate litigation, the sanctity of attorney-client privilege is often the backbone of a robust defense strategy. Yet, the scope of this privilege can blur when multiple corporations collaborate with separate legal teams. In such situations, the common interest privilege (CIP) becomes a crucial tool, enabling corporations with distinct legal counsel to share information and strategize jointly without forfeiting confidentiality.

By Lionel Lavenue, Joseph Myles, Maram Al-Shaer

11 minute read

August 23, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

Website AdTech Litigation: The Latest Trend in Privacy Class Actions

Hundreds of class actions have been filed in the last six months against companies using certain advertising technology (adtech) in their websites. In-house counsel for companies in all industries need to understand website adtech, the legal risks, and how to mitigate those risks.

By Jenn Hatcher, Al Saikali and Avery Epstein

8 minute read

January 25, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A Review of Cyber Coverage Decisions From 2022: A Policyholder's Perspective

The article summarizes the key cyber coverage decisions of 2022—and from a policyholder's viewpoint, the good, the bad, and the in-between.

By Luma S. Al-Shibib and James A. Goodridge

9 minute read

October 24, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Small Businesses Are at High Risk of Cyber Attacks. Here Are 5 Steps to Lower Your Risk of Data Breaches

Cyberattacks on small businesses have risen in 2022. Here's how and why.

By Al Pascual

6 minute read

September 12, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Fuel-Shortage Risks Make Investors Bullish on Energy Stocks

Energy stocks are one of the rare bright spots in the world's equity markets, with an index of energy companies in the S&P 500 rallying more than 40% so far this year as profits surged along with oil and gas prices.

By Nour Al Ali and Grant Smith

6 minute read

July 13, 2022 | Daily Business Review

IMF Warns It Will Cut Global Growth Forecast Again

The global recovery from the pandemic has been compromised by surging commodities prices on the back of the Ukraine war and a slowdown in China amid sustained COVID-19 restrictions.

By Ramsey Al-Rikabi

2 minute read

April 15, 2022 | Daily Business Review

Risky Business: The Legal and Financial Implications of the Russia Sanctions

The speed at which sanctions were imposed left many questions unanswered, resulting in a flurry of calls and messages to attorneys who themselves were trying to understand the ramifications.

By David Schwartz and Al Avila

4 minute read

September 28, 2021 | Insurance Coverage Law Center

Steps to Take Before a Loss to Get a Cyber Insurance Claim Paid

Tips for pursuing coverage for damages and liabilities stemming from a cyberattack.

By Luma S. Al-Shibib and Steven J. Pudell

7 minute read

March 12, 2021 | New York Law Journal

AI Issues in International Disputes Are Here To Stay

The use of AI, and the data collection and analysis on which it frequently relies, may give rise to commercial disputes or even disputes under international law subject to international arbitration. This article discusses several examples in which AI technology can play a central role.

By Meriam Al-Rashid, William O'Brien, John Lomas and Levon Golendukhin

8 minute read