Recently by Eva Ciko
Bringing Summer Associates Into The Pro Bono Fold
Editor: Ms. Ciko, please tell our readers something about your professional experience. Ciko: I have been with K&LNG for my entire career. I started as a summer associate in the late 1980s and have been practicing with the firm as an associate, then as a partner, for the past 15 years. I am...
Read MoreProject: Corporate Counsel Part I (Unintended Consequences) - Law Firms White Collar Crime/Criminal Defense Has United States v. Booker Closed the Book on Corporate Compliance Programs And Voluntary Cooperation?
With respect to corporations, perhaps the single biggest impact of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines is found in their emphasis on corporate compliance programs and cooperation in governmental investigations. In United States v. Booker, the Supreme Court recently determined that the Federal...
Read MoreCivil Justice Reform - Law Firms Three Things Every In-House Employment Lawyer Should Know About Electronic Discovery
Courts are becoming increasingly focused on electronic discovery. They are requiring companies to take a proactive approach to preserving e-data. At the same time, they are increasing penalties for failing to meet these emerging standards. Employment cases are particularly susceptible to electronic...
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