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The March Toward Marriage Equality in a Post-<i>Windsor</i> Nation
Poponents of marriage equality are seeking to overturn their states' bans on same-sex marriage on the basis of the Supreme Court's decision in <I>Windsor.</I>
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How the Affordable Care Act Affects Divorce
How do the radical changes to health care law in the United States affect its citizens who are currently going through the divorce process or are recently divorced?
When Is Equity Value Really Zero?
Matrimonial attorneys are often confronted with a listed equity asset that, at least according to the client, "isn't worth anything." So how do we approach this dilemma?
Marketing Tech: Digital Media Is the New Normal
Digital is the new normal. But digital content affords many distinct advantages over its analogue counterpart, and that's if such counterparts even exist.
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Leadership in the Law: The Role of Big Data in Law Practice
The latest fad phrase in the legal trade press is "big data" and, as with many fad phrases, it means many things to many people and is a complete mystery to others.
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The Business of Branding: We Already Have a Website, So Why Do We Need a Microsite?
What is a microsite and why do you need it in addition to your firm's primary site? Here are a few reasons why...
Managing Your Money: What Happens After Leaning In?
Female law partners have little idea if they are on track toward a comfortable retirement.
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Document Exchange Breaches
While law firm IT can make sophisticated security systems available, it is ultimately attorneys who are responsible for protecting their clients' data and documents.
Managing Your Money: What Comes After Leaning In
Female law partners are not saving appropriately, putting money into wise investments or taking advantage of employer-sponsored retirement accounts. Further, they have little idea if they are on track toward a comfortable retirement.
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At the Intersection: More Magical Thinking
All too often, Practice Group Leaders are the big rainmakers of a practice area and truly lack the interest or skills to lead a practice group. Here's how to herd the cats.
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