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Alternative Secretarial Approaches to Legal Support
Most law firms above 100 to 150 attorneys outsource many of their basic services. Mail, messenger, records and photocopy staff are now commonly supplied by a group of national and regional vendors. However, one key service that is not supplied by any vendor ' and in most of our individual business case analysis proved to be one of the most inefficient services that law firms supplied ' was that of secretarial support.
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Coverage for Communications Costs
In complex litigation, public perceptions of the parties and the facts can have a significant effect on the ultimate size of the defendant's liability. For example, an early and compelling public recitation of facts favorable to the defense may dissuade some potential plaintiffs from joining the litigation.
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Quick Tips for Rankings Success
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 are some tips for making the cut.
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Bit Parts
Arbitration Provision Read Into SAG-AFTRA Limited Exhibition Agreement<br>DVD Cover Photo Included In News Reporting Was Fair Use
Social Media Scene: Creating a Blogging Strategy When Blogging Isn't Your Business
Chances are that if you have started marketing yourself online, then you have a blog (or were told to have a blog). Here is what you need to know.
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Case Notes
Discussion of two major rulings.
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Commercial Alternative Lending
An impressive amount of attention and money have been foisted upon the relatively nascent alternative finance market. Is it good or bad?
Immigration Status
To provide clarity to employers as to permissible questions that may be posed to prospective employees, the authors list the most common questions that corporate clients ask ' and provide recommendations.
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Supreme Court Preserves Fraud-On-the-Market Presumption in Securities Fraud Litigation
The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued its long-awaited decision in <I>Halliburton v. Erica P. John Fund, Inc.</I>, and the result was very much in line with the forecasts of those who predicted a kind of split decision.
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The Scope and Limits of Article 9
A discussion of the three major categories of personal property liens excluded from Article 9, in whole or in part.
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