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Comparing Divorce Jurisdictions in International Family Law Image

Comparing Divorce Jurisdictions in International Family Law

Jeremy D. Morley

When comparing possible jurisdictions for international family law cases, it is frequently important to focus on procedural matters and not simply to compare the rules and practices concerning the division of assets, maintenance and other substantive issues.

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How 'Bout Those Broncos!

Laurence J. Cutler & Jeremy L. Janis

Suppose a husband in a pending divorce action is a big football fan and has four season tickets to his team. He waited over 20 years on the waiting list to have access to these tickets. Now that his time has come, he finally has the right to buy tickets every year to see his favorite team play. However, he is also in the midst of a bitterly contested divorce, and these tickets are now at issue. What happens next?

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<b>BREAKING NEWS:</b> Supreme Court Makes It Easier For Employers to Sue for Retaliation Image

<b>BREAKING NEWS:</b> Supreme Court Makes It Easier For Employers to Sue for Retaliation

Tony Mauro

In a pair of workplace discrimination cases, the Supreme Court on May 27 made it easier for workers to sue employers who retaliate against them for reporting bias.

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Technology in Marketing: Building Consumer Clientele Through Web 2.0 Site Avvo Image

Technology in Marketing: Building Consumer Clientele Through Web 2.0 Site Avvo

Shelly Crocker

An in-depth analysis of a Web site designed for consumers of legal services, recently launched in the Seattle, WA, area.

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Professional Development: Enough Is Enough: Lawyers Should Look Like Lawyers

John Remsen, Jr.

This is the first of two articles about current dress codes in U.S. law firms. This first article sets forth the author's opinion on the 'hot-button' topic. The second article will present reaction and commentary from managing partners and firm leaders across the country.

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Law Firm Intelligence: Researching an RFP: Winning Business Through Understanding Clients

Shannon Sankstone

In conducting research for an RFP, turnaround time, budget, and resource considerations will have to be balanced with the value of the opportunity. Before the research begins, the researcher should read the RFP and consult with key decision-makers in her firm to determine the research questions, the scope of the research process as well the format of the final product.

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Making It Run Isn't Running It

Bruce W. Marcus

A favorite story about this is the lawyer who once said to me that if you're smart enough to be a lawyer, you're smart enough to do your own advertising. True, I said. And if you're smart enough to be a lawyer, you're smart enough to be a nuclear physicist ' but it doesn't make you one." Here's what managing is ' and is not.

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The Place to Network: Blow That Curve!

Christy Burke

Remember those kids in high school who blew the bell curve ' the overachievers? Those were the ones who asked for extra credit projects even when the rest of us were up to our eyebrows in the standard work requirements. Well, some of them grew up to be high-powered associates at law firms! Here's how to be one of them.

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Career Journal: Title Inflation: What's in a Name?

Michael DeCosta

Like many organizations, title inflation has befallen law firms. Over the last decade, starting with the move of Executive Directors to Chief Operating Officer titles, most functional managers have seen their titles elevated to the 'C' level. While generally a sign of progress, some new positions can really make you scratch your head.

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What to Do When You Get a Business Card

Larry Bodine

As the author says: Don't treat a business card like a scrap of paper. Be intentional about your business development and be meticulous in your record-keeping. By the time you have 4,000 or 5,000 records in your contact list, you'll be sitting on a hilltop of gold." Here's how to do it.

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