August 2024
Rule 144 overview, removing legends and more legal resources
Definition, requirements, and more resources for attorneys Legal terms • security • Rule 144 Highlights: Rule 144 allows selling restricted, unregistered, or controlled securities publicly without registration if certain requirements are met. Holding period is 6 months for public companies, 1 year for non-reporting companies, and up to 2 years for non-reporting companies. Sufficient […]
Legal issues in supply chain management for general counsel
Beyond reacting to legal issues ← Blog home For many in-house lawyers, it’s easy to understand the importance of the relationships between the general counsel and the CEO, CFO, CMO, and others key business leaders. But one often overlooked yet still critical relationship is the one between the general counsel and the supply chain management […]
What is commercial litigation? Overview and resources for litigators
Definition, types, processes, and and how-to resources for litigators Commercial litigation refers to legal disputes between individuals, excluding criminal charges. In these cases, parties may sue to uphold or defend a legal right, with the suing party seeking compensation in monetary damages or specific performance. This field covers a spectrum of disputes within the business […]
Computer Forensics vs. Cybersecurity | Maryville Online
Security analyst: Monitors, analyzes and responds to security incidents. Also assesses and mitigates potential security risks within an organization. Penetration tester/ethical hacker: Simulates cyberattacks to identify vulnerabilities in systems and networks, helping organizations strengthen their security posture. Incident responder: Investigates and responds to security incidents, such as data breaches, malware infections and other cyberthreats, to […]
Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity | Maryville Online
Data breaches: Data breaches can result in the unauthorized access, disclosure or theft of sensitive information. They can be caused by misconfigured cloud services, insecure APIs or malicious insiders with privileged access. Account hijacking: Account hijacking occurs when attackers gain unauthorized access to cloud accounts and resources. This can lead to data theft, service disruption […]
How to create a successful employee onboarding process
An effective employee preboarding and onboarding program helps increase new hires’ job satisfaction, engagement, productivity, and retention. Employee onboarding is a crucial part of the hiring process. The way a new hire is welcomed sets the stage for future performance, corporate integration, and job satisfaction. During the onboarding process, new hires learn about job responsibilities, […]
Overview of legal-focused generative AI tools
Overview of legal-focused generative AI tools that assist law firms, in-house teams, court systems, and legal departments for essential tasks Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming an essential tool for many professionals across various industry sectors, and its impact on law and the legal profession is no different. By automating numerous repetitive, mundane tasks and […]
Law firm summer associate: How to keep your foot in the door
Top tips to keep your foot in the door As you wrap up your summer associate program, you’ll be among thousands of other summer associates keeping everything crossed that they secure an offer of a full-time position. This anticipation is a big deal. According to In Law360 Pulse’s 2024 Summer Associate Survey, 37% of law […]
