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With Succession Planning, Inertia Is Not an Option
Turning over the reins of a law firm is an art form. A well-staged plan that allows for a seamless transition from current leaders to the next generation — in both client relationships and management responsibilities — is crucial to the health and longevity of your partnership.
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Downsizing: Being the Messenger May Actually Be Good for Your Career
Whether or not to adjust the number of employees or partners downward can be a critical decision for 2008. In the event it does happen, marketing executives will, undoubtedly, be asked to help craft appropriate messages to both the market and within their own firms in advance of rumor mills, blogs, and especially, the competitors offering their own take on the changes. However daunting the task, working through such scenarios can go a long way toward preserving your firm's reputation and bolstering your own career opportunities within your current firm or with a prospective employer.
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Think You Know What Constitutes Good Cause?
Many employers believe that since they make the first call as to whether cause exists, that is the final call. However, as demonstrated by the jury verdict in a recent Maryland trial, it is the jury, not the employer, that gets to make the final call as to whether cause exists. <i>Kinsbourne, et al. v. 180's LLC.</i>
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DOL's New Proposed FMLA Regulations: They Help Employers, But Is It Enough?
Since the Department of Labor's regulations implementing the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 were first issued in 1995, they have caused a degree of consternation for employers navigating some of their more confusing aspects, and grappling with employee abuse. In an effort to add clarity, the DOL published new proposed changes to the regulations on Feb. 11, 2008. The proposed regulations clarify some uncertainties, but many remain.
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The Broken Covenant: A Retrospective -- 'Partners for Life'?
This article examines the "Partners for Life" covenant and several of the factors that led to its demise.
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How to Prepare for a Live Presentation
Delivering a live presentation with impact demands a particular type of preparation, whether you are addressing a room of hundreds or a client's small executive team. This article provides advice on how to craft such presentations.
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Bringing Lateral Attorneys on Board: A Blueprint for Success
The lateral movement of attorneys between firms requires a well-defined and well-executed management program in order to maximize the benefits of the move to both sides. This article sets forth the key elements, all of which must be addressed in order to maximize the investment a law firm makes in the lateral and in order to achieve career satisfaction and retention of lateral attorneys.
FROM TALKING TO SELLING
FROM TALKING TO SELLING - Here are the type of questions to ask a client or client prospect which not only demonstrate your skill and understanding of their business, but draw out answers that will help you sell. * Does in-house counsel have an organized, functioning early case assessment system? * Are their business and operational units covered in this system? * How is enterprise risk management and intellectual property protection handled? * Are they prepared for the…
DISCUSSION OF DISCOVERY
DISCUSSION OF DISCOVERY continues our series on winning communications with client prospects and clients. With research and media analysis completed, you are ready for the transition from talking to selling. For starters, ask how the CEO and Board of Directors expect to be apprised of pending risks and prevention steps. Such questions can directly generate deliverables on your end if, for example, that CEO or Board has asked in-house counsel to provide a larger dose of…
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