Sentences with phrase «firm electronic communications»

Same goes with hosted e-mail, which is as old as law firm electronic communications.

Not exact matches

Firms can file communications for review via Advertising Regulation Electronic Files (AREF), an online application.

Since intraday trading means securing a trading position within the day, if you look forward to after - hour trades, you should be a client of a brokerage firm that has access to ECNs or Electronic Communication Networks, which are trading platforms that permit after business hours trading in major stock exchanges.

The study also highlights that the legal industry is embracing technology as a way of improving its efficiency — more than 80 % of firms are using electronic communications more than they used to, and two - thirds of lawyers now use a personal digital assistant (PDA) device, such as a BlackBerry, at work.

A lawyer should understand how their firm's electronic communications are created, where client data resides, and what avenues exist to access that information, so that the lawyer can better manage the risk of inadvertent or unauthorized disclosure of client - related information.

He advises on strategic issues for professional services firms, including mergers and firm governance, US / Canada cross-border strategies, practice management, CRM and harnessing electronic communications for better client service.

The communication of any electronic inquiry does not, by itself, create an attorney - client relationship or contractually require this firm to represent you.

Author: Lawyer2Lawyer is hosted by J. Craig Williams a lawyer with the Williams Law Firm in Newport Beach, Calif. who also authors May it Please the Court, and Robert Ambrogi, a solo practitioner in Rockport, Mass., who also authors Robert Ambrogi's Lawsites, Media Law and BullsEye - Expert Witnesses & Litigation, contributes to Catalyst E-Discovery Blog; The ESI Report is hosted by Michele C.S. Lange, a staff attorney in the electronic evidence services group at Eden Prairie, Minn. - based Kroll Ontrack Inc.; Workers» Comp Matters is hosted by Alan S. Pierce, who practices at Alan S. Pierce & Associates in Salem, Mass.; and Ringler Radio is co-hosted by Ringler Associates» Larry Cohen (North Andover, Mass.) and Donald J. Engels (Chicago); Law Technology Now is hosted by Monica Bay, who is editor - in - chief of Law Technology News and also authors The Common Scold; In - House Legal is hosted by Paul D. Boynton of MCB Communications in Needham, Mass.; The Kennedy - Mighell Report is hosted by Dennis Kennedy, who also authors DennisKennedy.com and is a columnist for the ABA Journal, and Tom Mighell.

Jerry Biederman, managing partner of the firm, says that «If you send an electronic communication to more than a small group of people there is a substantial possibility it will turn up on a site.»

Section 5.8.2 of the Technology Guideline states that, «Lawyers making representations in generally accessible electronic media should include the name, law firm mailing address, licensed jurisdiction of practice, and email address of at least one lawyer responsible for the communication.»

If your firm is missing some of the basic fundamentals that allow your compliance team to prepare for the electronic communications data production component of an examination or audit, it's time to re-evaluate your program and policies, and bring them up to par with requirements.

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In short, your compliance team must be able to show evidence of supervisory systems that monitor your firm's electronic communications for compliance with corporate policy.

Any electronic communication sent to McArthur Law Firm, our staff or Macon personal injury attorneys may not be secure and thus may be disclosed.

According to the 2016 Electronic Communications Compliance Survey, this is the largest compliance gap facing financial firms today.

In an update on CASL from Osler Hoskin and Harcourt LLP, lawyers for the firm said: «While the bulletins bring clarity to what the CRTC expects businesses to do, the CRTC's interpretation of CASL will leave most organizations with no choice but to adopt expensive and disruptive changes to the processes they use now in respect of their use of electronic communications and their installation of computer programs on a consumer's device.»

The law firm's complaint asserts claims of cybersquatting, trademark infringement and unlawful interception of a law firm's private electronic communications, and seeks $ 1 million in damages.

No law firm has the necessary degree of specialization of staff, legal materials used, re-use of previously created work - product, or scaled volumes of production, to be able to cope with rapidly expanding volumes of laws, complexity of laws based upon technology, and the masses of records created by the automating of records by electronic technology — every interaction, communication, and transmission that we have now, produces a record, which could be related to some legal service, and records are now the most frequently used kind of evidence in legal proceedings.

In the largest electronic communications case, a firm was fined $ 2 million for failing to implement a reasonable supervisory system to review emails.

Meredith is a leader in the firm's interdisciplinary Retail Industry Group and has a deep understanding of issues facing retailers, including data privacy and security, product labeling and advertising, omni - channel marketing, customer outreach, behavioral marketing, promotional pricing, hiring practices, automatic renewals, e-commerce, and compliance with a host of statutes, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), Magnuson - Moss Warranty Act, Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA), Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA), Truth - in - Consumer Contract, Warranty and Notice Act (TCCWNA), California False Advertising Law (Bus.

* The use of the internet or these forms of electronic communication with the firm or any individual of the firm does not establish an attorney - client relationship.

Section 5.8.2 of the Technology Guideline states that, «Lawyers making representations in generally accessible electronic media should include the name, law firm mailing address, licensed jurisdiction of practice, and e-mail address of at least one lawyer responsible for the communication.»

In addition, firms are investing in Web sites and other electronic communications, spending a mean of $ 40,583 to overhaul Web sites, publishing e-newsletters and using e-mail marketing to promote the firm.

Takeaway: Firms need to capture, archive and supervise all electronic and written business communications.

Whereas e-mail has previously been deemed by the ABA to, in most circumstances, to provide a «reasonable» level of security, in a post-Snowden era law firms should be viewing strong encryption for electronic communications and, where possible, old - fashioned face - to - face meetings, as a new normal for what constitutes «reasonable efforts» to maintain confidential communications.

Your use of this Site does not create a lawyer - client relationship between you and the Firm, nor will any information you submit to us via this Site or by electronic mail be considered a lawyer - client communication or otherwise be treated as confidential or privileged in the absence of a pre-existing express agreement by us to the contrary.

As a facet of helping clients develop that platform, we evaluate the full range of marketing resources and tools the firm employs, including business - development programs for existing and new clients; marketing communications and public relations; Web sites and other electronic communication vehicles; printed collateral; pitch and proposal generation systems; protocols for gathering and analyzing competitive intelligence and for conducting market research; CRMs and other databases; and strategic business - planning procedures at the firm, industry, office, practice, or client levels.

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EARLE3407 Old Dobbin Road, Montgomery, Alabama 36116 - 1903Home Phone: [phone] Cell Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected] position managing legal discovery and document review with opportunity to assist attorneys with civil litigationBAR ADMISSIONAlabama State Bar, 1999LAW - RELATED EXPERIENCELaw Firm, AlabamaResearch Attorney for Special Projects, Mass Torts Department, November 2001 — February 2008 • Managed Multi-District Litigation (MDL) Document Depository (September 2002 to February 2008) o Reviewed more than 1 million pages of evidentiary documents for litigation purposes and for inclusion in electronic databaseso Coordinated document review assignments with attorneys at local depository and at other sites across the USo Retrieved, reviewed and coded documents in Concordance and Summation legal databaseso Prepared memoranda and spreadsheets providing detailed analysis of discovery materials • Aided attorneys and support staff with processing and preparation of personal injury claims and litigationo Conducted legal research and drafted pleadingso Conducted supplementary online research for additional documents and information pertinent to litigationo Assisted with preparation of correspondence to clients and referring attorneyso Contacted clients for additional information needed in case preparation, litigation, and potential settlementso Prepared and input case intakes and referrals into databaseLaw School, AlabamaStudent Intern, Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP), August 1996 — June 1997 • Participated in law school clinical program under third - year law student practice rule (as authorized by Alabama Supreme Court) o Assisted attorneys and advocates in cases involving mentally ill patients confined to state mental health facilitieso Interviewed clients in person (at state facilities) and over the phoneo Worked with clients, attorneys, and social workers to investigate and resolve issues concerning involuntary confinement and treatmento Aided in legal research on an appellate brief submitted to the U. S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (ruling granted in favor of our client) Faculty Research Assistant for Library Services, Bounds Law Library, March 1996 — June 1997 • Prepared research and teaching materials for law school faculty; worked 20 hours per week while matriculating 10 - 15 hours per semester) o Investigated copyright issues related to procuring and reproducing texts for academic useo Conducted legal research using WESTLAW, LEXIS and the InternetADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCEManufacturing Company (MC), Montgomery, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant and Cost Analyst, Materials Purchasing Department, April 1999 — September 2001 • Assisted materials buyers in negotiating and preparing commodities contracts between raw materials suppliers and MC for manufacturing plants in the US and Mexicoo Assisted Legal Department at MC's corporate headquarters with coordination and preparation of documents for litigationo Notified and educated suppliers about MC's freight - on - board policy and its corresponding Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions; result was the reduction of freight claims for both the company and its supplierso Prepared contracts and purchase orders for raw materials and capital projects involving plant maintenanceo Solicited price quotations from current vendors and established Excel spreadsheet format which simplified quote submission process and allowed MC to track and compare usage volumes and costs over timeo Prepared and analyzed cost reports used by materials buyers and production planners in purchasing decisions, including cost reductions, materials consolidation, and selection of vendorso Acted as liaison between vendors and the Purchasing, Transportation and Accounting Departments on issues concerning inbound freight, commercial carriers, and payment terms for commodities, resulting in reductions in freight costs and greater payment discounts for raw materialso Established online databases and printed directories for the Purchasing Department, allowing buyers to have easier and faster access to current vendor informationo Completed Year 2000 (Y2K) compliance project, which involved data collection and communication with MC's past, present, and potential materials suppliers and service providersNot - For - Profit Organization, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Combined Federal Campaign, September 1998 — January 1999 • Aided Campaign Director with 1998 Federal Campaigns (CFCs) in City 1 and City 2, which together generated nearly $ 700,000 for more than 1,000 local, national and international charitieso Prepared weekly reports on donations using WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, Excel and dBase IVo Wrote script for Talent Showcase at City 1's 1998 CFC Kickoffo Assisted Director with merger of the City 1 and City 2 CFCs in 1999Regional Bank, AlabamaAdministrative Assistant, Year 2000 (Y2K) Department, March — June 1998 • Worked with Vice President of Corporate Projects on short - term project for the bank's Y2K Departmento Analyzed and processed data on Y2K readiness for all branches of Bank throughout the southeastern USo Organized meetings for personnel of Banko Communicated with vendors of computer hardware, software, and office equipment to request information on Y2K complianceo Prepared compliance files for Federal Reserve auditso Prepared in - house memoranda and reports using Microsoft Word and ExcelRecord / Music Promotion Company, AlabamaRecord Pool Co-Founder; Office Manager, September 1990 — December 1991 • Co-founded record pool to enhance promotion of music in Alabama and the southeastern USo Procured and distributed records from major and independent labels for club, radio and mobile disc jockeyso Coordinated jointly sponsored promotional events with record companies, radio stations and clubso Designed, wrote, and published bi-weekly reports and brochures to inform the music industry of the progress and popularity of music and performers in the region, with specific focus on the Alabama music sceneMajor University, AlabamaGraduate Research Assistant, AUM Department of Marketing, June 1989 — August 1990 • Worked 13 - 20 hours per week as a research assistant to Marketing faculty while carrying a full course load in the MBA programo Analyzed consumer surveys used in academic researcho Assisted Conference Chairperson with coordination for Atlantic Marketing Association (AMA) annual meeting (October 1989) o Co-authored five - year index and classification of AMA Proceedings (published Fall 1991) EDUCATIONLaw School, AlabamaJuris Doctor (JD), 1997 • Scholarshipso Seybourn H. Lynne Scholarship, 1996 - 97o Dexter C. Hobbs Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 96o E. W. Godbey Memorial Scholarship, 1994 - 95 • Honorso Who's Who Among American Law School Students, 1996 - 94o Arthur Davis Shores Award, 1997 • Activitieso Frederick Douglass Moot Court Team Manager, 1996 - 97 Southern Regional Competition, Second Place National Competition, Eighth Placeo John A. Campbell Moot Court Competition, Spring 1996o Black Law Students Association Delegate, BLSA National Convention, 1997 Co-Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1996 - 97 Chairperson, Public Relations Committee, 1995 - 96 BLSA President's Award, 1996 and 1997o American Bar Association, 1996 - 97 Entertainment and Sports Industries Forum Intellectual Property Section Law Student Divisiono LAWS Student Group Leader, 1995 - 96Major University, AlabamaMaster of Business Administration (MBA), 1990Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.), 1988 (Major: Marketing — Advertising and Promotion Track) • Honorso Dean's List • Activitieso National Student Advertising Competition Team, 1988 - 90 Seventh District Competition: Third Place, 1990o Marketing Club, 1987 - 90 Vice President — Career Development, 1988 - 89o Public Relations / Advertising (PR / AD) Club, 1988 - 90 Charter Member, 1988 Active in fund - raising and membership driveso Theater Guild, 1988 - 90 Screening Committee, 1989REFERENCESAvailable upon request

In fact, Human Relations personnel for nationwide Electronic Communications firms such as TV Networks indicate they get more than 5000 un-solicited resumes a week!

Paralegal — Duties & Responsibilities Provide excellent legal and administrative support in a fast paced, high intensity law firm environment Perform legal research and document preparation such as affidavits, contracts, and correspondence Discover and analyze applicable case law, statutes, codes, and influential secondary sources Develop experience with civil litigation including employment, contract, real estate, and business law Responsible for pretrial preparation such as exhibit organization and documentation Manage client case files in company electronic filing system resulting in accurate and organized records Monitor and update firm law library with up to date primary and secondary sources Participate in civil, criminal, and administrative mock trials Train in all evidentiary, procedural, and substantive aspects of litigation Proficient in public relations theory, strategy, and comprehensive campaign management Develop and implement communications plans through in depth analysis of client challenges Create brand awareness, corporate identity, logos, signage, special events, and strategic partnerships Oversee company budgets, support staff, contracts, and daily operations

Issue # 8: REALTORS ®» responsibility for the content of electronic communications, including firm and agent weblogs, electronic newsletters, etc..

That consideration be given to whether REALTORS ®» responsibility for the content of all firm / agent communications (including websites, electronic newsletters, weblogs, etc.) should be addressed under Article 15 (i.e. knowingly or recklessly making false or misleading statements about competitors), specifically the duty to refrain from repeating («forwarding») defamatory information online.

REALTORS ®» responsibility for the content of electronic communications, including firm and agent weblogs, electronic newsletters, etc..