Erik Sherman

July 24, 2009 | Legaltech News

International regulation of data security grows ever more complex, with penalties for noncompliance varying from civil fines to jail time. With ever-changing rules on security and control of data, it may seem impossible to keep up, but that's not true -- it just takes a lot of work.

By Erik Sherman

6 minute read

December 01, 2009 | Corporate Counsel

The word "unprecedented" may be the best way to sum up the past 10 years in the legal profession, says law firm consultant Bradford W. Hildebrandt. It applies to every major trend and development that has affected law firms during this period: unprecedented demand for legal services; unprecedented firm growth and increase in profitability; unprecedented competition for top talent; unprecedented compensation for first-year associates; and, finally, an unprecedented rapid decline in demand for what we commonly think of as "recession-resistant" legal services.

By Erik Sherman

5 minute read

April 21, 2010 | Legaltech News

Translation technology and e-discovery tools supporting multiple languages can be important tools in constraining budgets -- and winning cases. But there are drawbacks. Used incorrectly, the software can increase translation costs, and overlook documents in an e-discovery keyword search.

By Erik Sherman

6 minute read

December 01, 2008 | Corporate Counsel

The PTO swears it hasn't instituted a crackdown on allowance rates.

By Erik Sherman

4 minute read

January 06, 2009 | Law.com

What if a telecommuter is goofing off? The suspicious employer could turn to remote monitoring technology. By asking those who work from home to sign a form indicating that they know the types of monitoring in use, a company can take reasonable protections without turning Orwellian.

By Erik Sherman

6 minute read

May 19, 2009 | Legaltech News

Thousands of in-house attorneys are no farther away from critical information than a Web browser. Whether they're looking for another view on a general issue of law or suggestions of best practices, in-house lawyers can find a powerful tool in social networks tailored to their needs.

By Erik Sherman

6 minute read

May 19, 2009 | Corporate Counsel

Thousands of in-house attorneys are no farther than a Web browser. Whether they're looking for another view on a general issue of law, suggestions of best practices or insights into a vendor, in-house lawyers can find a powerful tool in social networks tailored to their needs.

By Erik Sherman

6 minute read

May 08, 2008 | Law.com

By Jennifer Alvey, Dale D. Buss, Susan Hansen and Erik Sherman

31 minute read