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Client Interviews

John D. Tuerck

Executed properly, an effective interview is an outstanding approach to strengthening a firm's relationship with a particular client.

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Turbulence Continues in 'Safe Harbors '

Robert W. Dremluk

Discussion of recent decision in the Lehman Chapter 11 case and how it affects your practice area.

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Consumer Groups Decry FCC's Net Neutrality Proposal

Jenna Greene

Consumer advocates reacted with dismay to reports that the FCC plans to allow Internet service providers to charge companies a toll for faster access, while FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler defended the proposed rules as consistent with the underlying goals of net neutrality.

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Leases Accounting Project

William Bosco

Following their recent meetings in March, the FASB and IASB remain at odds on the key issue of how lessees should account for all leases once they are recognized on a balance sheet.

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S. Ct. Limits Restitution for Child Pornography Victims

Marcia Coyle

A divided U.S. Supreme Court on April 23 limited the amount of restitution due to child pornography victims whose images are viewed by thousands over the Internet.

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Professional Development: Black Women Attorneys

Joyce Greene

As law firms face the exodus of its Black women attorneys in unprecedented numbers, leadership of large law firms are faced with the challenge of reversing the trend and repairing the damage.

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The Cold Call in 150 Seconds Or Less

Justin Hectus

There is both good practice and the potential of value hidden amongst the cold calls. If you choose to take the onslaught head on you can actually bolster your confidence in your existing solutions, perfect your own elevator pitches, and actually reduce the time you spend dealing with (or avoiding) these calls.

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Counsel Fees: A Tipping Point

Joshua H. Pike & Judith L. Poller

A recent decision sent shock waves reverberating throughout the New York matrimonial bar for its direction that during the pendency of a divorce litigation, the less monied spouse may be required to use a portion of her share of the marital estate to pay her legal fees.

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Electronic Balloting Procedures Approved in a Chapter 11 Case

ALM Staff & Law Journal Newsletters

For the first time in history, a bankruptcy court has approved the use of electronic balloting procedures in a Chapter 11 case.

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The Human Factor in Data Security

Patrick X. Fowler

While high-profile targeted cyberattacks received great attention in 2013, data breaches due to human error continue to be a regular occurrence. The good news, such as it is, is that today, more attention is focused on combatting cyber threats than ever before.

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