'Second Generation' Long'Term-Care Planning
October 27, 2011
In the absence of the implementation of the CLASS Act, employers who have not done so already might want to consider offering a private long-term-care insurance plan with an enrollment strategy that touches on paying for and planning for long-term care.
The Vital Signs of Firm Profitability
October 27, 2011
The ultimate objective of law firm management is to create profit for owners. It is the role of a managing partner, management committee, and CFO to understand the elements that impact profitability, identify and improve weaknesses that soften profitability, and capitalize on opportunities to enhance profitability.
2011 Law Department Compensation Benchmarking Survey
October 26, 2011
News reports about the overall U.S. economy may still be trending negative, but there is good news in the results of Corporate Counsel's 2011 Law Department Compensation Benchmarking Survey.
Ethics Considerations When Computing in the Cloud and on the Earth
October 26, 2011
Attorneys must remember that while the technology has changed, the ethics rules have not ' the same rules apply in the Cloud as on the Earth, and the benefits of technology do not come without potential ethical pitfalls.
Project Planning
October 26, 2011
Effective project management is one of the most cost-effective and powerful tools in your tool belt. Here's why.
How Social Media Builds Your Practice
October 26, 2011
One glance at the MLF 50 will prove that social media, along with other techology, is no longer a "maybe" for today's law firm, but a necessity. And yet many attorneys are still hesitant to take the plunge. It's up to us, as law firm marketers, to lead the way. This timely article explains why.
The Magnificent 25
October 26, 2011
This year, for the first time, we decided to give smaller firms a chance to be noticed. And here is what we learned: With the advancement of website sophistication, social media tools, and other creative techniques, smaller firms are also effectively reaching their targets and delivering sophisticated messages and innovative marketing solutions. Our search yielded an astonishing number of top-notch firms in this brand-new category. We are thrilled to highlight the top five firms below.
The Seventh Annual MLF 50: The Top 50 Law Firms in Marketing and Business Development
October 26, 2011
Despite dreary economic conditions, 2011 proved to be a highly energized year for law firm marketing departments. Responding well to the "doing more with less" mantra from management committees, talented legal marketing professionals moved their firms to gain substantial market share and expansion at home and abroad. It is with great excitement that we introduce you to the 2011 MLF 50.
Alternative Fee Arrangements
October 26, 2011
Switching to a responsibly run alternative fee agreement will not only reduce the risk to the real client, but will motivate lawyers to be more responsible and much more efficient. Both the clients and the lawyers serving them can win.
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