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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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'Huguenot LLC v. Megalith Capital Group Fund I, L.P.': A Tutorial On Contract Liability for Real Estate Purchasers Image

'Huguenot LLC v. Megalith Capital Group Fund I, L.P.': A Tutorial On Contract Liability for Real Estate Purchasers

William J. Geller & Robert J. Braverman

In June 2024, the First Department decided Huguenot LLC v. Megalith Capital Group Fund I, L.P., which resolved a question of liability for a group of condominium apartment buyers and in so doing, touched on a wide range of issues about how contracts can obligate purchasers of real property.

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Landlord & Tenant Law

New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff

Holdover Tenant Liable for Breach of Covenant Landlord's Acceptance of Rent for 20 Years Waived Right to Challenge Tenancy and to Prevent Exercise of Options to Renew DHCR's Decision Destabilitzing Apartment Upheld

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Real Property Law

New York Real Estate Law Reporter Staff

Scope of Easement Included Right to Install Seasonal Dock No Easement By Necessity But Questions of Fact Remained About Prescription Claim Questions of Fact Remain About Effects of Drilling On Neighboring Parcel Condominium Not Entitled To Summary Judgment On Neighbor's Claim for Negligent Maintenance of Water Main

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