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The World Wide Web opens up a whole range of technological applications for the law firm. Many smaller, boutique law firms and almost all large firms have Web sites. Law firms and corporate counsel use Intranets for deploying policies and procedures, and some have even implemented them to automate the document assembly process. An important use of browser technology is the management of outside counsel. Cost-cutting was the original emphasis but gradually implementing new technology will be stressed over reducing the number of authorized firms.
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Modern technology facilitates a long-term equitable balance between in-house legal departments and outside counsel, but proactive planning and committment remain key. To establish a cost-efficient, cooperative team, the firm and the company should each appoint one individual to oversee the relationship and resolve problems. The balance of responsibilities will affect who is appointed to the team, with the legal department able to perform many activities, especially those a paralegal might do, at lower cost.
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The role of the corporate law department in developing an environmental compliance program is to determine corporate duties in this area and report on same to company personnel. These reports should be couched in practical terms so that operating personnel know how to behave in real-life situations. Operating personnel will also need to be kept up to date on changing regulations and made aware that legal compliance is their responsibility. The corporate legal department is there to monitor and advise.
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