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Criminal Forfeiture Laws
The government's ability to freeze a defendant's assets before trial and the resulting impact on the defendant's constitutional right to counsel of his choice is currently before the Supreme Court in <I>Kaley v. United States.</I>
Does the Trickle of cGMP Prosecutions Foreshadow a Flood?
Significant uncertainty remains, but apparently, under particular circumstances, cGMP allegations will now be a top prosecution priority.
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Voice of the Client: Connecting with Law Firm Clients
There is often a gap between in house and outside counsel, and closing that gap can be easier than one may think.
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Media & Communication: Maximize Client Alerts
Reports of the death of the client alert are greatly exaggerated. But is it healthy?
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Sales Speak: Top-Down Business Development Influence
Obstacles to developing a great business development culture come in all different shapes and sizes, and managing partners need to identify and deal with those challenges.
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Social Media Scene: Using Social Media
It's been wonderful to observe the growth and progress in social media marketing over the years, but certain fields continue to lag behind. Financial. Pharmaceutical. And yes ' Legal.
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Five Truths About Law Firm Content Marketing
Content marketing is far from a turnkey solution, and it requires a tremendous amount of thought and attention to succeed.
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Slow Growth on Tap for 2014
The painful decisions to cut staff and attorneys may now be a distant memory, at least for most firms, but there remain two distinct drags on Big Law businesses.
Special Report: The Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2014
A look at a recent survey from The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA).
Creditor Can Be Liable for 'False' Use of Firm
A case in which homeowners claimed that The Money Store had violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and the Truth in Lending Act by sending deceptive letters.
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