The NBI Blog

When it comes to computer security and protecting the data contained on them, our attention is often focused on forces from outside the organization.

Thanks to the popularity of websites like Airbnb, many homeowners have begun offering their property for short-term leases online. These leases could provide...

For as long as the technology has been available, courts have allowed certain proceedings to occur virtually. From depositions to arraignments...

With social distancing serving as an important principle for the foreseeable future, law schools are implementing...

In California, the decision on whether a worker was an employer or independent contractor has never fallen exclusively to either party. Instead, the courts have largely determined...

As workplaces continue to open up and move away from quarantine restrictions, employers will face many legal challenges. While every working environment is different and employee needs can vary...

Gone are the days of flipping through the yellow pages in search of an attorney. In the digital age, most people in need of legal counsel look for an attorney online.

To say 2020 has upended our normal routines is an understatement, and CLE deadlines are no exception.

As fall quickly approaches, attorneys continue to navigate the complexities of practicing amidst a global health emergency. If you didn’t have a chance to tune into NBI’s live summer CLE...

Every new client deserves the attention and focus of their attorney, but much of the intake process is administrative in nature. Over the years, many attorneys have learned that...

Whether advising a client or addressing personnel issues within the firm, the topic of terminating or disciplining an employee is never easy. Some successful wrongful termination claims result...

COVID-19 and the coronavirus lockdowns have dramatically changed the litigation landscape. While court systems across the country continue to remain shut down, most non-essential appearances...

Career and business development strategies are critical elements for any successful law practice. Although a period of economic instability can reduce business and revenue flow...

The legal community has been buzzing recently about the development and enactment of state privacy legislation. To that end, the development of a uniform state law for data privacy is...

Like any business, law firms can only operate so long without cash flow. New income ensures the firm meets payroll and keeps the lights on, among other expenses. While a steady stream of clients...

The so-called “paperless office” has been the talk of the legal field for several years now. In theory, this concept results in a fully digitized office that reduces waste...

Attracting and retaining new attorney talent is an ever-present challenge for law firms of all sizes. We recently asked Kendra Brodin & Lisa Watson of Taft, Stettinius & Hollister for their advice...

At NBI, the past 6 months have spurred broader reflections on how we can better serve our customers through 2020 and beyond. One of the biggest and most immediate questions we wrestled with was…

Mediation is often viewed by lawyers as a “this” or “that” on the spectrum from facilitative to evaluative. In reality, experienced neutrals view mediation as a process customized to the needs of...

Many attorneys use email as their primary means of communication because it’s efficient, convenient, and provides an electronic paper trail. However, attorney use of email raises numerous...