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Contingent Fee Intake Guidelines
February 27, 2012
In deciding whether to accept a contingent fee case, your firm should approach this issue as it would any other decision regarding an investment of the firm's resources.
Paying and Transitioning Leaders
February 27, 2012
When a law firm asks an individual to step forward on behalf of the group, it is incumbent on the group to define the scope, authority and expectations for the leadership position. In addition, there should be mechanisms in place to evaluate leadership performance, provide feedback and appropriately adjust compensation.
Choppy Waters in the Safe Harbor for Shareholders of Failed LBOs?
February 27, 2012
In this latest round of bankruptcies following failed leveraged buyouts (LBOs), former shareholders must ask themselves whether the safe harbor of Section 546(e) of the Bankruptcy Code really is as calm as it appears ...
Strategies That Keep Cash Flowing and Profit Margins Growing
February 24, 2012
Partners and their managing-partner colleagues should consider implementing the strategies enumerated in this article to maintain cash flow and improve margins.
De Facto Chapter 11 for the Unconsolidated 'Identity of Interest' Enterprise (Case Study)
January 30, 2012
Sometimes a lethal combination of a proceeding's cost and deleterious operational effect will result in forced liquidation rather than restructure. Such was the dilemma faced by economically troubled GGI in June 2010.
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January 30, 2012
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Movers & Shakers
January 30, 2012
Who's doing what; who's going where.
Succession Planning
January 30, 2012
To help ensure client retention, firms need to put in place a long-term, multipronged client transition plan at least two years before a partner's retirement. With the eldest of the baby boomers turning 65 in 2011 that means such planning must begin now.
Minding Your Business
January 30, 2012
To remain competitive, it is important for law firms to peel away the financial layers of their businesses, identify potential problems, forecast future revenues, and manage their financial health.
The Evolving Role of the Law Firm CFO
January 30, 2012
The real challenge — and opportunity — facing today's law firm CFO is not improving his or her technical expertise, but rather gaining the support of law firm management to implement real, impactful change.

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