In this post-recession era, it has never been more important for lawyers to be educated and adequately equipped for new business development.
January 31, 2012Kimberly Alford Rice
An astounding 48% of new partners have changed firms before becoming partner, according to a 2011 ALM Intelligence survey. What does this have to do with "lateraling"?
January 31, 2012Allan ColmanThe technology segments of marketing departments have become an increasingly significant area of investment across industry lines. Within legal marketing, the focus of many firms this year will be on upgrading their capabilities in this rapidly-changing area.
January 31, 2012Bill CrooksIn deciding whether to reap the benefits of today's social-media platforms, the question for lawyers is not, "Would you like to get involved with social media?" The question is, "Would you like to get more referrals?"
January 31, 2012John HellermanLaw firm failure starts when firms attribute their success to their own superior qualities and become dogmatic about their specific practices, failing to question their relevance when conditions change.
January 31, 2012Silvia HodgesA recent decision discussed herein is significant because it means that employers who have been admonished by the DOL for alleged violations of the FLSA need not sit and wait for the DOL to file a lawsuit against them.
January 30, 2012Annette A. Idalski, Daniel D. Pipitone and Kelly E. CampanellaEnglish-only policies have long been criticized and targeted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Here's a look at some recent litigation.
January 30, 2012Delyanne BarrosThe use of volunteers and interns by nonprofits comes with legal risks, which may be reduced by following four basic rules. This article discusses both federal and California state law.
January 30, 2012Ofer LionLately, it has become fashionable for some property owners to call their standard occupancy agreements licenses rather than leases. Does it matter?
January 30, 2012Marc S. Intriligator and Joel Harrison