Law Firm Management

  • How Employing e-Discovery Counsel Can Pay Dividends

    e-Discovery issues are becoming increasingly more complex while associated review costs keep rising dramatically ' often threatening to overshadow the substantive issues of the litigation or investigation at hand. Because of this, more and more corporations are turning to a two-tiered model when it comes to new matters: one law firm (or separate group within the law firm) that will focus on preservation, collection and review; and a separate team of lawyers that will focus on the actual merits of the case.

    December 27, 2011Beth A. Koehler

  • Law Firms: Economic Nexus May Be Heading Your Way

    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.

    December 19, 2011Wayne Berkowitz

  • New Regulations Will Enhance Disclosure for Your Pension Plans

    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.

    December 19, 2011Frank Armstrong, III

  • HOW TO WRITE THE WORKING PRESS RELEASE

    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.

    December 13, 2011Bruce W. Marcus

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

    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.

    November 28, 2011James Whitemore

  • Client Speak: Client Feedback: Best Practices

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

    November 23, 2011Donald E. Aronson

  • The Rule of the Five Ws Works in a Crisis

    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.

    November 23, 2011Robin Iori

  • Teach Your Associates Sound Management Skills

    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.

    November 23, 2011Mark J. Neuberger

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

    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…

    November 02, 2011allan colman, [email protected]