Forget Facebook’s stock price gyrations, how about the role of its GC, Ted Ullyot, in a post-IPO world?

As Facebook’s IPO transforms the social network from a private venture to a publicly held corporation, the role of general counsel Ted Ullyot role at the company is about to change in some significant ways. Head over to CorpCounsel to read more.

[via: The Post-IPO World of Facebook GC Ted Ullyot at CorpCounsel]

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Your company has experienced a data security breach – is your company prepared to respond?

Data security breaches can have significant reputational, business, and legal costs for companies. To manage risk around data breaches, businesses must have in place procedures to guide a quick and effective response.

[via: 10 Steps for Responding to a Corporate Data Security Breach at CorpCounsel]

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A recent CorpCounsel article discusses new tools for corporate counsel that focus on simplifying access to relevant information.

[via: LexisNexis, Thomson Reuters Release New Tools for Corporate Counsel at CorpCounsel]

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Monday, April 24th kicks off the 12th annual Inside Counsel Super Conference. This year’s theme is: Elevate, Innovate, Change—From Legal Advisor to Strategic Partner. No longer just providing legal counsel, in-house attorneys have become strategic business partners within their companies. Supporting that theme, Business Integrity, a silver sponsor at the event, will be unveiling its new ContractExpress QuickStart solution for contract automation and management. According to Business Integrity, NDA QuickStart package is a fast and effective way for corporate legal departments to automate the creation and management of non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality agreements, accelerating business.

ContractExpress brings self-service contract creation to business users by presenting them with an easy to use, browser based, business oriented questionnaire. ContractExpress’ approval process enforces compliance by allowing a business user to access a signature ready, locked PDF version of the NDA, but only if their answers are complete and compliant – as defined by Legal.

The latter functionality is already available in ContractExpress. The QuickStart bit applies to the implementation of the solution. Business Integrity’s team will work with you to automate your confidentially agreement template and train your legal and business staff, getting you off the ground “in less than a month”. In particular, state-of-the-art NDA content already configured for ContractExpress is available from Business Integrity’s content partner, Koncision Contract Automation.

Business Integrity is also offering a discount to anyone that signs up for a demo during the conference and subsequently signs up for the product by May 30th. To learn more stop by their table at the conference or email them at sales.us@business-integrity.com if you’re not going to attend.

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The New York In-House Counsel Meetup is having another free and interesting event on April 26, 2012 in New York City – this time it focuses on predictive coding. Did we mention free soft drinks, CLE and a wine and cheese reception afterwards? Also included – as well as the opportunity to network with like-minded counsel based in your area. Here is a little more about the presentation:

Can a machine act intelligently? For decades, this open question has confounded scientists and lay people alike. But with recent technological advancements, the questions now are: can you train a computer to review your discovery documents? And is reliance on the computer’s coding legally defensible?

Alan Winchester, Esq. of Harris Beach PLLC takes us on a fascinating tour through the world of predictive coding, statistical modeling, and recent case law on electronic discovery. His initial focus will be on the recently decided Moore v. Publicis Group decision, where Magistrate Judge Gregory Peck of the Southern District of New York opined that computer assisted review is an acceptable way to search for documents. This decision has profound implications: using predictive coding technology, law firms can use computers to prioritize documents by subject matter and responsiveness, and significantly decrease the amount of time reviewers spend coding documents.

Less time reviewing, more time analyzing, more dollars saved. But blind reliance on the statistical engine within the review software can lead to precarious situations. Alan goes beyond the case law. He teaches us how to create a defensible set of seed documents for training the review tool, so that the predictive coding engine produces statistically accurate results.

Yes, you can train your computer.

The program is eligible for one and a half (1 1/2) hours of New York Professional Practice CLE credit for both newly admitted and experienced attorneys.

Complimentary soft drinks will be available, and the firm will host a wine and cheese reception for attendees immediately following the presentation.

Our presenter, Alan Winchester, Esq., is a frequent speaker on electronic discovery and document management issues and a member of the Harris Beach PLLC firm. As a member of the firm, he is a leader of the e-info Electronic Information Counseling and Management Team, which provides comprehensive document management services for both transactional and litigation scenarios.

If you are not already a member, join the New York In-House Counsel Meetup Group and sign up for the presentation today.

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Law department management guru Rees Morrison to the rescue with email tips for corporate lawyers!

A couple of suggestions not covered on this blog heretofore can help tame the unruly beast of e-mail.

[via: Some more tips for the e-mail burdened corporate lawyer at the Law Department Management Blog]

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Knowledge management in legal departments – is your company making the same mistakes as others?

Reid G. Smith, who is currently Enterprise Content Management Director and IT Upstream Services Manager, Marathon Oil, published several years ago a list of non-starters for knowledge management initiatives in law departments.

[via: Things that do not work to promote knowledge management in legal departments at the Law Department Management Blog]

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With the rapid advance of the Internet, “apps”, “the Cloud” and “Big Data” since Al Gore invented the Internet, it should come as no surprise that technology, IP and privacy skills are in high demand – and in-house legal departments are on the march adding these capabilities to their rosters. In-house counsel jobs abound in these areas. Check out the recent listings at GoInhouse.com (an InhouseBlog.com advertiser) if you are looking to make a move in these areas.

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The financial crisis isn’t the only news coming out of the European Union as the ABA Journal reports on new EU draft personal data rules:

European lawmakers are moving toward increased privacy rights with draft rules to give individuals the right to control their own personal information and erase Web information if they wish, according to Reuters, the Telegraph and Bloomberg. The rules, which will be implemented within the next two years, will be enforceable by fines of up to 2 percent of a violator’s yearly global sales.

[via: EU’s New Draft Rules on Internet Increase Individuals’ Control of Personal Data at the ABA Journal]

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Is your corporate board ignoring cyber-risk issues?

Arrests of hackers and cyber-thieves from groups like Anonymous and LulzSec create the illusion that the good guys are winning the battle to secure the online world. But many corporate boards of directors are ignoring cyber-risk management altogether.

[via: Boards of Directors Largely Ignoring Corporate Cyber-Risk Management at CorpCounsel]

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Epstein Becker Green has launched a free Wage & Hour Guide for Employers app for the iPhone and iPad. The app puts federal wage-hour laws and those of many states (including California, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Texas, and Virginia) at the fingertips of employers.

Rather than search through a variety of resources to find the applicable law, users can follow this easy-to-navigate app to find the answers to many of their questions, including citations of statutes, regulations, and guidelines. To provide the best experience possible, the app enables users to download the guide to their iOS device for reference anywhere, at any time, with or without a connection. Additionally, for up-to-date commentary on wage-hour developments, the app provides quick access to Epstein Becker Green’s award-winning Wage & Hour Defense Blog.

At a time when wage-hour litigation and agency investigations are at an all-time high, this app offers an invaluable resource for employers, human resources personnel, and in-house counsel. The multitude of wage and hour claims that employees have filed under the Fair Labor Standards Act and its state law counterparts have made compliance with the intricate wage and hour laws more important than ever. Employers in all industries – including health care, financial services, hospitality, retail, construction, technology, and communications – are susceptible to claims under these statutes.

Epstein Becker Green’s Wage & Hour Guide for Employers has been prepared by some of the most respected counselors, litigators, and authors in the field, to help you achieve your business objectives in compliance with federal and state wage-hour laws, and to avoid government investigations and class action litigation.

To learn more and install the app, search the App Store on iTunes for “Wage Hour” or click here. The app is free of charge.

About Epstein Becker Green

Epstein Becker & Green, P.C., founded in 1973, is a national law firm with approximately 300 lawyers practicing in 11 offices, in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, New York, Newark, San Francisco, Stamford, and Washington, D.C. The Firm is uncompromising in its pursuit of legal excellence and client service in its areas of practice: Health Care and Life Sciences, Labor and Employment, Litigation, Corporate Services, and Employee Benefits. Epstein Becker Green was founded to serve the health care industry and has been at the forefront of health care legal developments since 1973. The Firm is also proud to be a trusted advisor to clients in the financial services and hospitality industries, among others, representing entities from startups to Fortune 100 companies. Our commitment to these practices and industries reflects the founders’ belief in focused proficiency paired with seasoned experience. For more information, visit www.ebglaw.com. Attorney Advertising.

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Congress this week will be introduced to the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, which aims to protect crucial American computer infrastructure by giving oversight to the Department of Homeland Security. It’s possible that large law firms and corporate legal departments could be affected, experts say.

[via: Cybersecurity Act Could Impact Law Firms, General Counsel at Law.com]

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The European Commission’s new proposal on data protection regulations highlights the fundamental differences in how Europe and the U.S. think about data privacy.

[via: The Global Impact of the E.U.'s New Rules on Data Privacy at CorpCounsel]

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And some thought Al Gore invented the Interwebz? A patent licensing company stakes its claim:

There’s a showdown in Texas that could significantly impact the web as we know it.

[via: Patent-licensing company says it owns the interactive web at InsideCounsel]

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Open Source Software (“OSS”) is currently pervasive in its use for companies both large and small. Businesses use OSS to develop software rapidly and effectively, whether for their internal systems or for customer-facing products. Although OSS is obtained at no charge, there are significant risks in its usage because if the OSS is not integrated properly into existing systems, it can “infect” proprietary software, and a company is at risk of losing significant ownership value. This program will address the following:

How is OSS licensed?

Risks in use of OSS.

Procedures to use when introducing OSS into a company’s systems.

How to develop an OSS Compliance Policy.

Documenting OSS usage.

OSS due diligence and representations in mergers, acquisitions and transfers of software assets.

Attendees of the live webinar may receive CLE credit for the following states: CA, IL and NY.*

Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Time: 1:00pm- 2:00pm ET (10:00am – 11:00am PT)

Cost: Free

Speakers:
Christopher Palestro
Director and Managing Counsel of IP Transactions
Hewlett-Packard

Richard Raysman
Holland & Knight LLP

Jeffrey R. Seul
Holland & Knight LLP

Paul Connuck (Moderator)
IP & IT Editor
Practical Law Company

*CLE credit for this program will be sought by Holland & Knight, which is an approved CLE provider in Illinois, New York and California. For New York attorneys, the webinar format will not qualify for CLE credit for transitional (newly admitted) attorneys. CLE credit will be available for experienced New York attorneys.

To register, visit the registration page today.

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Online privacy issues on the march:

This week, the European Union proposed an overhaul of its data protection law, and Google announced a new privacy policy for its users. And the FTC and Department of Commerce are getting ready to join this global chorus on data privacy.

[via: Are E.U. and Google Data Policies the Future of Online Privacy? at CorpCounsel]

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With the flavor of the week being SOPA, PIPA and IP issues, it should come as little surprise that the Department of Justice is cracking down on a major content hosting website – MegaUpload.com.

[via: Megaupload.com accused of massive copyright infringement at InsideCounsel]

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A recent InsideCounsel article advises companies to put reasonable measures in place to maintain secrecy of their trade secrets in facilities abroad.

[via: How to protect your trade secrets in facilities abroad at InsideCounsel]

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Want to learn more about the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act? Shawn E. Tuma’s article at CorpCounsel can help you get up to speed:

Lawyers should have a basic understanding of the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, which provides criminal and civil penalties for wrongfully accessing a computer to do harmful things. They also should understand how to allege a loss under CFAA in a business case, which is not straightforward.

[via: Computer Fraud and Abuse Act 101 at CorpCounsel]

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The extent of the cyber attack damage caused by China-based hackers who tapped into the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in 2010 is not yet known, but the message to in-house counsel is clear: protect yourselves, right now.

[via: Chamber of Commerce Cyber Attack a Wake-Up Call for In-House Counsel at CorpCounsel]

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Ho ho ho – an iPhone app for PACER:

Just in time for the holidays, the latest technological wizardry to hit Apple’s App Store is likely going to be the top gift idea for every attorney on your shopping list, and the perfect complement to their mobile computing needs.

[via: New iPhone app for PACER at InsideCounsel]

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This has been a big year for cyber attacks on company networks and corporate data breaches involving sensitive customer information. In-house lawyers need to stay ahead of these evolving issues for 2012 and prepare for advanced cybersecurity threats.

[via: Preparing In-House Counsel for a New Year of Cybersecurity Threats at CorpCounsel]

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Facebook has agreed to submit to privacy audits and to warn users about privacy changes as part of a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.

[via: Facebook Settles Privacy Complaint by FTC; Two Lawyers Will Oversee Efforts at the ABA Journal]

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Tips courtesy of InsideCounsel intended to help companies efficiently manage their defense against pernicious patent trolls.

[via: IP: 3 strategies for beating patent trolls at InsideCounsel]

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In a recent interview, Google patent counsel Tim Porter discusses the ongoing patent wars over its Android smartphone operating system, which has led to sparring between the web-search giant and such industry heavyweights as Apple and Microsoft.

[via: Google's Patent Counsel on the Ongoing Tech-Patent Wars at CorpCounsel]

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What is your legal department doing to protect your company’s data, information and assets?

Overseas electronic economic espionage and the plundering of trade secrets via cyberattacks are the subjects of a U.S. government report by the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive.

[via: U.S. Businesses See Uptick in Cyberattacks by Russia, China at CorpCounsel]

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Data security and availability are top on the minds of law firm technology chiefs – is your law firm keeping your data safe? Maybe it is time to ask.

[via: Security Is Top Concern in Annual Law Firm Technology Survey at Law.com]

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has asked public companies to disclose any cyber attacks against them.

[via: SEC asks companies to disclose cyber attacks at InsideCounsel]

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The fourth and final in a series of columns exploring the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, circa 2011: The cloud; data security in the new world of recreational hacking; IPv6; and the new rules for top level domains, a quartet that keeps in-house lawyers awake at night.

[via: The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, Class of 2011: TLDs at CorpCounsel]

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) finally published its long-awaited and hotly debated net neutrality rules.

[via: Net neutrality rules finally published at InsideCounsel]

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