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Health Reform Mandates Transparency in Industry/Provider Relationship
February 28, 2011
The Sunshine Law mandates public disclosure of payments and gifts by pharmaceutical, device, medical supply, and biotechnology companies to physicians and teaching hospitals for a wide array of purposes.
Litigation
February 28, 2011
Recent rulings of interest.
Estate Planning for Non-Citizens
February 28, 2011
In representing a person who is, or is married to, a non-citizen, it is important to recognize and understand the application of the United States estate and gift tax (as well as income tax) laws to non-citizens and persons married to non-citizens.
March issue in PDF format
February 28, 2011
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Movers & Shakers
February 28, 2011
Who's doing what; who's going where.
Think Big Picture for Firm Pitches
February 28, 2011
At a time of great debate on traditional versus social media and the best means of contacting prospective clients, it is worth examining the essentials of successfully pitching a reporter on your law firm's news.
Obligations of a Reviewable Maintenance Recipient
February 28, 2011
Reviewable maintenance in Illinois, the focus of this article, is awarded to a spouse for a specific number of months or years, at the end of which the court is to review the award and decide whether or at what level maintenance is to continue.
The Five Biggest Mistakes of Law Firm Leadership
February 28, 2011
Over the years, the author has observed many common mistakes that law firm management makes, and he now identifies the five most common ones so that they may be recognized and avoided.
'Pre-Nupitis' ' Diagnosis and Treatment
February 28, 2011
Lawyers must encourage clients who want a pre-nuptial agreement to address it early, honestly and frankly.Here's how.
Law Firms' Top Three Factors for Operational Success
February 28, 2011
Partners want to work for a firm that runs its operations well and gives them the best opportunity to be well compensated. There are many specific traits that can be debated, but there are three inherent operational difference makers that every law firm can control: business development, pricing controls, and controlling overhead costs.

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