April 2, 2013
by Carolyn Elefant
The ABA Journal reports on a new practice trend for lawyers: acting as privilege shield. As hacker attacks increase, companies are turning to lawyers to assist with initial investigations. While presumably lawyers bring substantive knowledge to the table and can help companies assess potential liability, they offer an even more valuable benefit: privilege. Many companies [...]
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Ethics Issues
September 7, 2012
by Carolyn Elefant
Solos and startups seem like an ideal match. Most obviously, startups don’t have the cash to hire in-house counsel or expensive mega-firms and solos can offer competitive rates and flexible service. Solos also have the ability to better understand and accommodate the demands of start-ups since solos are essentially start-ups themselves. For these reasons, experts [...]
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Niche Practice
