By Elizabeth M. Miller bio The first thing you might be wondering is why do I need a business continuity plan? With technology being what it is today, I bet every lawyer and law firm think they have a "business continuity plan" in place already. A business continuity or contingency plan will allow a law firm to have daily access to client information, financial … [Read more...] about The 6 essentials to include in your Business Continuity Plan to help your firm survive a disaster
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Ways you’re using the cloud without even knowing it
By Doug Striker bio As I visit law firms, I frequently hear from trainers and IT professionals who say that their upper management and attorneys are "afraid to move to the cloud." These trainers and IT folks are usually quite tech-savvy and understand that this resistance is holding the firm back (and also putting its clients at risk of a security breach) but … [Read more...] about Ways you’re using the cloud without even knowing it
7 steps to safely terminating an employee
Properly terminating an employee to minimize the chances of repercussions starts with gathering all the facts and considering all the factors, says HR attorney Chris Lessard, J.D. Solution Center Advisor to CEDR HR Solutions. Here are his recommendations on how to do that, in seven steps. Step 1: Separate the relevant from the irrelevant Your first step involves reviewing … [Read more...] about 7 steps to safely terminating an employee