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FTI Consulting Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Compared to its peers, FTI Consulting is a youngster in the consulting industry. Luczak pioneered solutions at the intersection of law, communications and technology that affected not only the cases he was involved in, but the industry itself. Intellectual property. Intellectual Property. Business Valuation.

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Do Lawyers Make Better CEOs Than MBAs?

Harvard Business

We focused on nine common types of corporate litigation: antitrust, employment civil rights, contract, environmental, intellectual property, labor, personal injury, product liability, and securities. We did not observe an obvious selection bias in which industries hired lawyer CEOs.

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Executives Need to Know How Trade Deals Shape Their Markets

Harvard Business

Similarly, Cisco used Section 337 of the 1974 Trade Act against Arista to stop import of goods based on infringed intellectual property, taking a page from the Apple vs. Samsung playbook. Only industry can provide this kind of insight. Beyond just using rules, firms can also seek to script them.

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The Brattle Group Interviews and Culture

Management Consulted

Intellectual property. Industries. In healthcare, the firm focuses on the enormous and fast-growing sectors of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and biotechnology. Associate: This bunch of people is highly motivated and intellectually curious. Commercial damages. Environmental litigation Regulation. Accounting.

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8 Ways Brands Can Fight Counterfeits in China

Harvard Business

Chinese law does protect intellectual property, but only if a trademark is officially registered. In order to improve product safety, China’s pharmaceutical, alcohol, and food industries already use QR codes and RFID tags to track products as they move from factory to consumer. Invest in anti-counterfeit technology.

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The Questions Executives Should Ask About 3D Printing

Harvard Business

Imagine the changes afoot in the pharmaceutical, medical device, automotive, and consumer electronics industries. manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, according to a leading technology industry analyst. In some industries, 3D printing is projected to reach the mainstream in three to ten years.

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Why Western Digital Firms Have Failed in China

Harvard Business

And these factors have not stopped Western multinationals from succeeding in China in car manufacturing, fast-moving consumer goods, and even sectors where culture plays a key role, such as beer, coffee shops, fast food, and the film industry. underestimating the major differences between digital business and other industries.