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BDO's Legal Tech Talk Podcast - Episode 8: LegalWeek Interview: Brad Schaffel of Sullivan Cromwell
April 25, 2023BDO's Legal Tech Talk Podcast - Episode 8: LegalWeek Interview: Brad Schaffel of Sullivan Cromwell
April 25, 2023Brad Schaffel, CEDS, is a senior manager of electronic discovery and litigation support for Sullivan and Cromwell. Brad spoke with Daniel Gold, BDO’s Managing Director of the Enterprise E-Discovery Managed Services practice, for this episode of BDO’s Legal Tech Talk Podcast.
Key Observations from LegalWeek 2023
April 24, 2023Key Observations from LegalWeek 2023
April 24, 2023Every Spring at ALM’s LegalWeek, 8,000 attendees from 34 countries meet in New York to hear from more than 300 speakers, talk to the people behind the latest legal technology apps and services, and learn how rapidly changing technology affects their work.
BDO's Legal Tech Talk Podcast - Episode 7: LegalWeek Interview: David Cohen of Reed Smith
April 21, 2023BDO's Legal Tech Talk Podcast - Episode 7: LegalWeek Interview: David Cohen of Reed Smith
April 21, 2023David Cohen is a partner at Reed Smith in Pittsburgh, and he leads the firm’s Records and E-Discovery practice group. David spoke with Daniel Gold, BDO’s Managing Director of the Enterprise E-Discovery Managed Services practice, for this episode of BDO’s Legal Tech Talk Podcast.
BDO's Legal Tech Talk Podcast - Episode 6: LegalWeek Interview with Phil Weldon of Kaplan Hecker & Fink
April 20, 2023BDO's Legal Tech Talk Podcast - Episode 6: LegalWeek Interview with Phil Weldon of Kaplan Hecker & Fink
April 20, 2023Phil Weldon is the Director of E-Discovery and Litigation Support at Kaplan Hecker & Fink in New York. Phil sat down with Daniel Gold, BDO’s Managing Director of the Enterprise E-Discovery Managed Services practice, for this episode of BDO’s Legal Tech Talk Podcast.
BDO's Legal Tech Talk Podcast - Episode 5: LegalWeek Interview with Eli Nelson of Sidley Austin
April 20, 2023BDO's Legal Tech Talk Podcast - Episode 5: LegalWeek Interview with Eli Nelson of Sidley Austin
April 20, 2023Eli Nelson is a member of Sidley Austin’s eDiscovery and Data Analytics group and has been in the legal industry for 20 years. Eli was interviewed by Daniel Gold, BDO’s Managing Director of the Enterprise E-Discovery Managed Services practice, for this episode of BDO’s Legal Tech Talk Podcast.
BDO's Legal Tech Talk Podcast - Episode 4: Impacts of New Tech and Ephemeral Data on E-Discovery
March 30, 2023BDO's Legal Tech Talk Podcast - Episode 4: Impacts of New Tech and Ephemeral Data on E-Discovery
March 30, 2023Judge Andrew Peck (Retired) served for 23 years as a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of New York. In this episode of BDO’s Legal Tech Talk Podcast, Judge Peck talks about the impacts of new technology and ephemeral data on E-Discovery with hosts Jared Crafton, BDO’s Forensic Technology Practice Leader, and Daniel Gold, BDO’s Managing Director of the Enterprise E-Discovery Managed Services practice.
BDO's Legal Tech Talk Podcast - Episode 3: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Legal Technology
March 15, 2023BDO's Legal Tech Talk Podcast - Episode 3: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Legal Technology
March 15, 2023In this episode of BDO’s Legal Tech Talk Podcast, Justice Tanya R. Kennedy discusses diversity, equity, and inclusion in legal technology with hosts Jared Crafton, BDO’s Forensic Technology Practice Leader, and Daniel Gold, BDO’s Managing Director of the Enterprise E-Discovery Managed Services practice.
International Tax Updates for 2023
March 15, 2023International Tax Updates for 2023
March 15, 2023A high-level summary of some key international tax developments which will be of relevance to those professional services businesses with international structures and clients during 2023.
BDO's Legal Tech Talk Podcast - Episode 2: Legal Skills of the Future
February 27, 2023BDO's Legal Tech Talk Podcast - Episode 2: Legal Skills of the Future
February 27, 2023Technology is changing the way legal departments work, and organizations need to stay up to date with the latest innovations. Legal professionals also need to be aware of changes in the law as well as the ethical considerations. Mike Quartararo, President of the Association of Certified E-Discovery Specialists (ACEDS), discusses legal skills of the future with hosts Jared Crafton, BDO’s Forensic Technology Practice Leader, and Daniel Gold, BDO’s Managing Director of the Enterprise E-Discovery Managed Services practice.
Optimizing Professional Services Real Estate Portfolios for Evolving Needs
January 27, 2023Optimizing Professional Services Real Estate Portfolios for Evolving Needs
January 27, 2023After a period of rapid change during the pandemic, evidence suggests hybrid work is here to stay. As professional services firms adjust to shifting workplace norms — reevaluating their real-estate portfolios and workforce policies — one overarching priority has emerged: flexibility.
The Biggest Challenges Facing Professional Services Firms: The Importance of Risk Management
January 17, 2023The Biggest Challenges Facing Professional Services Firms: The Importance of Risk Management
January 17, 2023Our Global Risk Landscape 2022 survey provides a unique snapshot of how companies worldwide are responding to risk in these uncertain times.
Maryland Court Strikes Down Digital Ad Tax
October 26, 2022Maryland Court Strikes Down Digital Ad Tax
October 26, 2022A Maryland circuit court granted summary judgment against the state of Maryland, ruling that the state’s Digital Advertising Gross Revenues Tax (Digital Ad Tax) is unconstitutional and violates the Internet Tax Freedom Act (ITFA), effectively striking down the tax.
Today’s Professional Services Industry Prioritizes its Professionals
June 13, 2022Today’s Professional Services Industry Prioritizes its Professionals
June 13, 2022In 2022, companies are still facing COVID-19 concerns, and the reality is that professional services firms face new and continued challenges that include navigating the tax implications of various work arrangements and attracting and retaining talent amid shifting labor trends.
How Professional Services Organizations Can Protect Themselves Against Rising Cyber Risk
March 18, 2022How Professional Services Organizations Can Protect Themselves Against Rising Cyber Risk
March 18, 2022To defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, professional services companies can adhere to best practices for cybersecurity and data protection.
Professional Services Companies Capitalize on M&A Opportunities
February 18, 2022Professional Services Companies Capitalize on M&A Opportunities
February 18, 2022Though professional services encompasses a spectrum of subsectors — including engineering, consulting, IT services and more — this piece examines the drivers — and impacts — of increased M&A activity and the unique factors that make advertising, architecture and legal firms such attractive targets.
BDO Capital Business Services Q2 2021 M&A Market Update
June 16, 2021BDO Capital Business Services Q2 2021 M&A Market Update
June 16, 2021Following a robust quarter of dealmaking in Q4 2020, M&A activity went into overdrive in Q1 2021. Overarching market themes, including access to low cost of capital, a projected macroeconomic recovery and companies’ migration to business digitization served as catalysts for Q1 2021 transaction volume, bolstering the Business Services sector.
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