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Subjective and Objective Compensation Systems

Michael Short & Joseph Altonji

Data from the authors' recently published (yet still open to late-comers) Partner Compensation System Survey.

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Hot and Cold Trends

Robert Denney

There are certain practice areas, trends and issues that are hot or, if they are cold right now, could be harbingers of things to some. These are the most significant ones that firms should watch on their radar screens.

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At the Intersection: Searching for Clients with Bottomless Wallets

Pamela Woldow

... My clients are not fee-sensitive." Is this statement reality or wishful thinking?

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Alternative Fee Agreements

Kris Satkunas

There have been a spate of reports the last few months on alternative fee agreements that have stirred a tremendous amount of conversation in the industry. Some of the conversation is helpful, some of it is constructively critical, and some of it is quite simply confusing.

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New ISO Forms Impact Construction Contracts

Heather N. Sharp & Seth A. Schmeeckle

ISO started introducing new commercial general liability forms and endorsements in April 2013. In this new rollout, ISO makes 11 coverage form changes, including a change to the Other Insurance provision, and over 80 endorsement changes.

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Insurance Coverage for Gun Injuries

Chet A. Kronenberg & Colin Rolfs

The insurance industry is no stranger to gun-related claims. Although myriad scenarios give rise to such claims, three coverage issues tend to predominate in these cases.

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The NLRB's New Focus

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Employee handbooks are getting new scrutiny from the NLRB. Here's what you need to know.

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Section 3 of DOMA Ruled Unconstitutional

Ren'e W. O’Rourke

For those employees for whom the employee's state of residence recognizes the same-sex marriage, the benefit plans must recognize the employee's same-sex marriage in the same manner as an opposite-sex marriage.

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Clearer Employer Liability Standards for Title VII Supervisor Harassment and Retaliation Claims

Alexis M. Dominguez

This summer, the Supreme Court issued a pair of important employer-friendly decisions. This article offers an in-depth analysis of both decisions and what they mean to your practice.

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Business Crimes Hotline

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

Analysis of two key cases.

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