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Firms Recalculating Compensation Models

Zack Needles & Gina Passarella

When it comes to attorney pay, origination has held a steady place at the top of many firms' list of compensation criteria. But could rainmaking be drying up in importance?

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Leadership in the Law: The Role of Big Data in Law Practice

Timothy B. Corcoran

The latest fad phrase in the legal trade press is "big data" and, as with many fad phrases, it means many things to many people and is a complete mystery to others.

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The Business of Branding: We Already Have a Website, So Why Do We Need a Microsite?

Candis Roussel

What is a microsite and why do you need it in addition to your firm's primary site? Here are a few reasons why...

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Document Exchange Breaches

Charles Magliato

While law firm IT can make sophisticated security systems available, it is ultimately attorneys who are responsible for protecting their clients' data and documents.

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At the Intersection: More Magical Thinking

Pamela Woldow

All too often, Practice Group Leaders are the big rainmakers of a practice area and truly lack the interest or skills to lead a practice group. Here's how to herd the cats.

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Client Prospecting Questions

Allan Colman

When preparing for a client prospect meeting, remember to ask yourself these questions.

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New Developments In Social Media Discovery In Employment Cases

Evandro C. Gigante & Jacklina A. Len

As social media websites have become increasingly popular, courts have continued to address the legal issues raised by social media, particularly in the area of discovery. This article focuses on recent developments in the discovery of social media content in employment discrimination cases.

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Restrictive Covenants and Partnership Agreements

Cara E. Greene

This article examines the ethics of common partnership restrictive covenants, including non-compete and forfeiture-for-competition provisions, notice of withdrawal requirements, prohibitions on solicitation of partners, employees, and clients, and restrictions on using and taking documents, and suggests ways for firms to ethically protect the firm's interests.

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Legal Battle Plans

J.T. Westermeier

Cyber security incidents are rising very rapidly. The growing number of serious attacks on essential cyber networks is one of the most serious threats the U.S. faces. One of the critical controls relating to cyber security incidents is the implementation of effective cyber security incident response plans. This article recommends that legal battle plans be developed and maintained as a critical part of your cyber security incident response plans.

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Salespeople at Law Firms?

Silvia L. Coulter

Research over the past four years is showing a slow-moving upward trend of law firms hiring professional salespeople. This trend spans all sizes of firms, from small to global. The backgrounds of these professionals varies; primarily, they come to firms from a solid background of success in the sales world, many having worked against assigned quotas and on partial commission.

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