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Leadership and the 21st-Century Law Firm
January 31, 2012
As changes in the industry and profession continue to emerge it seems that leadership of 21st-century law firms may be increasingly less about doing more and more about doing things differently.
Payroll Tax Cut Extended for Two Months
January 31, 2012
Important update you need to know.
Train Your Associates and Watch Them Flourish ' and Business Grow
January 31, 2012
In this post-recession era, it has never been more important for lawyers to be educated and adequately equipped for new business development.
Laterals: Dangers and Opportunities
January 31, 2012
An astounding 48% of new partners have changed firms before becoming partner, according to a 2011 ALM Intelligence survey. What does this have to do with "lateraling"?
Career Journal: Emerging Success for Marketing Technologists
January 31, 2012
The technology segments of marketing departments have become an increasingly significant area of investment across industry lines. Within legal marketing, the focus of many firms this year will be on upgrading their capabilities in this rapidly-changing area.
A Call to Action
January 31, 2012
Enter to become a Value Champion!
Media & Communications Corner: It's Not Social Media, It's a Referral Generator
January 31, 2012
In deciding whether to reap the benefits of today's social-media platforms, the question for lawyers is not, "Would you like to get involved with social media?" The question is, "Would you like to get more referrals?"
The Fannie Mae Law Firm?
January 31, 2012
Law firm failure starts when firms attribute their success to their own superior qualities and become dogmatic about their specific practices, failing to question their relevance when conditions change.
One Employer's Strategy Against the DOL's Crackdown on Employee Misclassification
January 30, 2012
A recent decision discussed herein is significant because it means that employers who have been admonished by the DOL for alleged violations of the FLSA need not sit and wait for the DOL to file a lawsuit against them.
Overreaching English-Only Policies Spell Trouble for Employers
January 30, 2012
English-only policies have long been criticized and targeted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Here's a look at some recent litigation.

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