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The Cloud with a Silver Lining?
The "cloud." It’s a term all of us have become familiar with, but also one that many of us give little thought to within the context of our law practices. That, however, is likely to change, as an...
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A Word from DRI's Membership Committee: Why DRI?
People often ask me why they should join DRI. After all, there are lots of organizations out there for lawyers. Joining a legal association costs money and can take away from billable time. So then,...
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NLRB: Business as Usual in Wake of Recent Court Ruling
On January 25, 2013, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia held that the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) lacked a sufficient quorum of members when it issued a finding that...
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The Road to a Climate Change Legacy Runs Through the EPA
It was reported on February 20, 2013, that President Obama appears to have selected federal air regulator, Gina McCarthy, to take over for Lisa Jackson as head of the EPA. The news indicates that the...
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The Art of Negotiation
There have been a number of attempts in the past 15 to 20 years to significantly increase the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), particularly mediation, by parties to civil and commercial...
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Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls in Mediation and Settlement Negotiations
Settlement negotiations can be tricky and knowing what you can and cannot ethically say can mean the difference between a valid and invalid settlement. According to a 2009 survey by Professor Andrea...
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Mediation – Past is Prologue
I. THE HISTORY OF MEDIATIONContemporary mediation defined by Black’s Law Dictionary as “a method of nonbinding dispute resolution involving a neutral third party who tries to help the disputing parties...
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E-Discovery Can be Criminal
On December 18, 2013, Kurt Mix, a former BP engineer was convicted 18 U.S.C. 1512(c)(1); which prohibits individuals from “corruptly… alter[ing], destroy[ing], mutliat[ing] or conceal[ing] a record,...
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She’s A First: Diane Humetewa Confirmed to the Federal Bench
The integration of the federal judiciary is a significant achievement for equality and the law. That is why the recent action by the Senate is worth recognition. The Senate voted 96-0 unanimously on...
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DRI Online Communities
On May 21, DRI rolled out the new committee online communities. The new communities will enhance DRI’s web presence and will allow committee members to connect with each other and share information...
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California Budget Cuts Create Obstacles to the Quick Resolution of Lawsuits...
The California budget cuts have led to the elimination of court-sponsored mediation programs in many counties in California. For example, effective March 11, 2013, the Los Angeles County Superior...
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Continued Importance of Diversity Programs and Initiatives
According to the February 25, 2014 Report from the National Association of Women Lawyers, its annual survey reveals little change in the compensation, leadership roles, rainmaking, and equity...
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The Flip-Side of the Networking Coin: Service to Our Clients
I often thought about myself or my law firm when it came to attending networking events. After attending my fourth Young Lawyers Seminar last week in Denver, I realized that there is much more to...
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Chatting with Decisionmakers Who Inspire--A Look Inside DRI's New Publication
Successful business development comes naturally to some. For those of us who aren’t so lucky, DRI has given us a great resource – the new e-book, “Women Rainmakers: Roadmap to Success.”I was fortunate...
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The 2016 DRI Appellate Advocacy Seminar
I am writing to encourage folks to attend the upcoming 2016 DRI Appellate Advocacy Seminar at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona.I have been involved with organizing the...
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