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Are We Seeing the End of the Single-Tier Partnership Structure? Image

Are We Seeing the End of the Single-Tier Partnership Structure?

Patrick Smith

With a growing number of firms moving to a two-tier partnership structure, the question becomes what comes next for the dwindling number of major firms that don't have a nonequity tier. At what point do tradition and culture yield to change and progression?

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Top 5 Strategies for Managing the End-of-Year Collections Frenzy Image

Top 5 Strategies for Managing the End-of-Year Collections Frenzy

Saurabh Mehra

End of year collections are crucial for law firms because they allow them to maximize their revenue for the year, impacting profitability, partner distributions and bonus calculations by ensuring outstanding invoices are paid before the year closes, which is especially important for meeting financial targets and managing cash flow throughout the firm.

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The Self-Service Buyer Is On the Rise

Patricia Nagy

Law firms and companies in the professional services space must recognize that clients are conducting extensive online research before making contact. Prospective buyers are no longer waiting for meetings with partners or business development professionals to understand the firm's offerings. Instead, they are seeking out information on their own, and they want to do it quickly and efficiently.

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Should Large Law Firms Penalize RTO Rebels or Explore Alternatives? Image

Should Large Law Firms Penalize RTO Rebels or Explore Alternatives?

Anthony Davies

Through a balanced approach that combines incentives with accountability, firms can navigate the complexities of returning to the office while maintaining productivity and morale.

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Sink or Swim: The Evolving State of Law Firm Administrative Support Image

Sink or Swim: The Evolving State of Law Firm Administrative Support

Al Freeman

The paradigm of legal administrative support within law firms has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last decade. But this begs the question: are the changes to administrative support successful, and do law firms feel they are sufficiently prepared to meet future business needs?

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Tax Treatment of Judgments and Settlements

Douglas Eisenberg

Counsel should include in its analysis of a case the taxability of the anticipated and sought after damages as the tax effect could be substantial.

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Eligibility and Tax Impact of ERC Refunds

Jerrika Anderson

As the IRS continues its efforts to combat fraud and streamline processing, businesses that have legitimately qualified for the ERC should stay informed about developments and take appropriate actions to secure their refunds. The landscape of ERC claims is evolving, and staying proactive will be key to successfully navigating the remaining challenges.

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Law Firms Prepare for Gen Alpha Image

Law Firms Prepare for Gen Alpha

Krishnan Nair

It is overly simplistic to compartmentalize nuanced humans and form policies based on age ranges alone. But … it can be useful from a law firm standpoint to identify how, when and for whom policy shifts might be necessary.

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LJN Quarterly Update: 2024 Q3

LJN Staff & Contributors

The LJN Quarterly Update highlights some of the articles from the nine LJN Newsletters titles over the quarter. Articles include in-depth analysis and insights from lawyers and other practice area experts.

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Identifying Your Practice's Differentiator

Bethany Chieffallo

How to Convey Your Merits In a Way That Earns Trust, Clients and Distinctions Just as no two individuals have the exact same face, no two lawyers practice in their respective fields or serve clients in the exact same way. Think of this as a "Unique Value Proposition." Internal consideration about what you uniquely bring to your clients, colleagues, firm and industry can provide untold benefits for your law practice.

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