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Case Management Software for Law Firms
Posted by admin in Department Law, Law Firms on October 1, 2011
In today’s world, litigation is managed either by an individual lawyer or a law firm. On the other hand, law firms need something that can take control of their practice headaches with an integrated solution. Wouldn’t we all prefer some type of collaborative software that works in harmony with no breakdowns? A software that has one central database, email integration and increases team effectiveness. Something that will get the job done in a matter of minutes via automated workflows?
What I am referring to are various legal case management software that lawyers can use to make their lives simpler. It not only reduces time with the use of precedents and workflows but it also make client follow up and deadlines easier to follow.
But would it be right for you? Would it be worth the investment? Well, individual lawyers can handle such information themselves within outlook itself, but a law firm with more than 3 lawyers on board would certainly reap the benefits of using a proper case management software. With so much of paper trail involved in legal business, it would be a welcome change to consolidate all in centralized document management module and have it access from anywhere. Read the rest of this entry »
Businesses Will Be Held Accountable Under American Trade Law
Posted by admin in Department Law, Trade Law on October 1, 2011
For years now, the Democratic Republic of Congo has been in a state of constant war. Several rebel groups have been fighting each other for reasons more sophisticated than this article could ever give justice to. But how are these rebels funding themselves?
The answer lies in your laptop, or mobile phone or light bulb. Theoretically, we as consumers of these items, could have contributed to the conflict in the Congo. There are the obvious minerals of value, such as gold, but there is so much more. Cassiterite is a substance used in laptops, coltan which is an essential part of mobile phone design and then finally wolframite which can be found in light bulbs. The Congo is a treasure trove of these minerals, particularly in the country’s most problematic eastern regions. Some experts remark that while the reduction of illicit mineral trade will not bring about peace, it could ease the situation somewhat.
Enter the American Congress. Recent legislation from Congress could curb the black market in these minerals and add more support to the legal market. Those companies that report to the American Securities and Exchange Commission will now have to show whether their minerals came from the Congo or any of its nine neighbours. If the minerals did come from there, the company will have to prove how they purchased and from whom, so as to determine its legitimacy. It is suggested that the guidelines of the UN and the OCED will be followed in order to best achieve this aim. Read the rest of this entry »