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Law Firms: Economic Nexus May Be Heading Your Way Image

Law Firms: Economic Nexus May Be Heading Your Way

Wayne Berkowitz

Economic nexus statutes are sweeping across the nation. The consequence for law firms is that your firm may be required to file a tax return in a state which no firm member or employee has even been in.

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New Regulations Will Enhance Disclosure for Your Pension Plans

Frank Armstrong, III

After years of study, thousands of hours of congressional testimony, hundreds of hearings and uncountable public comments, the Department of Labor issued Reg 408(b)2 and 404(a), designed to force better disclosure. With this better information, it is hoped that both plan providers and participants will make better decisions, leading to improved retirement preparation for America's workers.

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HOW TO WRITE THE WORKING PRESS RELEASE

Bruce W. Marcus

Publicity, which is a basic purpose of the media release, uses the release as a basic tool. It's not an end in itself, despite the artistry of a good release. Its purpose is to communicate ' an idea, a fact, a product's value or superiority. It should inform, it should be read by a target audience, it should clarify or persuade. And it should get published.

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Using Old Communications Technology May Cost More Than It's Saving Image

Using Old Communications Technology May Cost More Than It's Saving

James Whitemore

As the economy continues to flounder, CEOs and CFOs in law firms are often reluctant to replace technologies they believe are working fine. Yet, what they may not realize is while they are saving some upfront costs, ultimately they could be saving pennies to lose dollars, relatively speaking.

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Hanging Ten on the Wave of Change

Thalia Zetlin

We're on a wave of change that shows no signs of cresting. Here's how to keep your balance.

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Client Speak: Client Feedback: Best Practices Image

Client Speak: Client Feedback: Best Practices

Donald E. Aronson

Part One and Part Two of this article, which appeared in the July 2011 and September 2011 issues, respectively, discussed the nine components of <i>How</i> Client Feedback Best Practices. This last Part is devoted to the <i>By Whom</i> Best Practices.

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The Rule of the Five Ws Works in a Crisis Image

The Rule of the Five Ws Works in a Crisis

Robin Iori

Today's highly charged media environment, whether it's social media or television reporters, means that a crisis plan is a priority for even the smaller law firm.

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Teach Your Associates Sound Management Skills

Mark J. Neuberger

If law firms are to succeed in the new paradigm, careful consideration should be given to incorporating basic management skills training into each new lawyer's career planning process.

LEGAL SALES QUESTIONS: PART IV. DON'T FORGET............... Image

LEGAL SALES QUESTIONS: PART IV. DON'T FORGET...............

allan colman, [email protected]

LEGAL SALES QUESTIONS: PART IV., DON'T FORGET . . . . . "By failing to prepare you are preparing to fail." Benjamin Franklin The theme of this 4 part series has been preparedness - specifically for questions that might be posed by prospective clients when you meet them in the RED ZONE. Being prepared for any question will allow you to better serve the client and close the deal. There are some things to remember about&#133;

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Understanding Cross-references In Word 2010 Image

Understanding Cross-references In Word 2010

Sue Hughes

Cross-reference is a powerful tool in guiding your reader to specific locations in a document. When using the Cross-reference feature, always keep the reader in mind and create those references to make navigating throughout the document as straightforward as possible.

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