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Valuation of a Law Firm and a Law Practice Image

Valuation of a Law Firm and a Law Practice

James D. Cotterman

Part One, last month, discussed the current state of law firm valuation, how to determine what it is that is being transferred, and a few of the methods used for valuing a law firm. Part Two will examine a possible solution to the differing valuation methods and look at issues that arise in an external transfer when someone outside of the firm is interested in buying it.

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ABA Adopts Cybersecurity Policy

Mark Gerlach

The American Bar Association adopted a policy on cybersecurity last month at the 2014 ABA Annual Meeting in Boston.

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Word 2013: Better by Design Image

Word 2013: Better by Design

Jeffrey Roach

Hey, wanna know the one rule for a flat stomach? How about the secret $5 wrinkle buster? Spoiler: There is no one rule or $5 secret. But it must be part of the human condition to seek out quick solutions to thorny problems because people keep clicking these ads. This trickles into my little corner of the "teaching Office 2013" world through a seemingly harmless question: Should I turn that off?

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Quick Tips for Rankings Success

Sherry Karabin

Being singled out by one of the research-based legal rankings or directories can be a big client booster, whether it's a practice area or individual lawyers that are recognized. Here's how to achieve those rankings.

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Data Breaches and Insurance Coverage

Ellen Farrell & Kathryn Linsky

With the modern technology that allows businesses to do more things on computers and on other electronic devices, efficiencies can be achieved, but unintended negative consequences can also result. When a breach of the data on these devices occurs and confidential information is accessed by unauthorized persons, the financial consequences to the business entity may be substantial.

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Settling Matrimonial Cases

Lynne Strober, Gerard Giannetti & Michael K. Diamond

Almost every matrimonial case gets settled ' more than 99%. But remember that one of the trademarks of a good settlement is that both parties are relatively equal in their reaction to it.

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The Continuing Evolution of the Basis for Equitable Subordination Image

The Continuing Evolution of the Basis for Equitable Subordination

Grant T. Stein

In June, the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York issued a 168-page post-trial opinion determining that it would equitably subordinate the claims of SP Special Opportunities LLC against LightSquared. The court reserved for later determination the amount to be equitably subordinated.

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Digital Signatures In the Legal Market

Eliya Fishman

Automated signing solutions are all around us: at the supermarket checkout; when we receive a package; at the doctor's office. Despite this, paper-based signing still finds its way into our regular operations, and too often remains there unquestioned. Isn't it strange how everyday (aka, convenient) ways of doing things linger despite there being more efficient, faster and cheaper alternatives?

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Private FCA Actions: Practical Implications For Health Care Providers

Neil T. Edwards

The increase in the number of patients participating in government programs creates opportunities and challenges for health care providers and long-term care facilities, and as the number of such patients swells, it is essential that health care providers remain vigilant in order to avoid potential pitfalls inherent in dealing with these programs.

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Law Firm Clients Defeat Bankruptcy Trustees in New York Court of Appeals

Michael L. Cook

The New York Court of Appeals, in response to questions certified by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, recently held that "pending hourly fee matters are not [a dissolved law firm's] 'property' or 'unfinished business'" under New York's Partnership Law.

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