Gone are the days of manually comparing and redlining versions of agreements, pleadings, motions and other legal documents thanks to features in modern word processing applications such as embedded document comparison and change tracking tools. For many, gone too are the days of handwritten comments and sticky notes on draft documents mailed and/or faxed between attorney and client, or between adverse attorneys. more »

It’s been a hell of a year by any standard: the global economy took a nose dive; governments the world over initiated bailouts in the hopes of upending the downward spiral; a new administration took power of the U.S. executive branch on a platform centered on change; and corporate deals punctuated by fraud went from behind closed doors to center stage. more »

Is the economy in a state of disrepair?  Yes. Are companies making necessary cuts to staff sizes as a result?  Yes. Are recruitment and retention of talent still main concerns for corporate leaders? Yes. In response to the latter challenge–hanging on to those employees who deliver the best results–a report commissioned by the Institute for Public Relations (IPR) and the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) released the following strategies for reducing turnover:
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