Arbitrate? Litigate? Avoid Both Through Mediation
November 22, 2010
While some people are disappointed by mediations that do not magically produce settlements, more often than not, they do produce resolutions that are preferable for both franchisee and franchisor (though maybe not for their lawyers) than results obtained in either litigation or arbitration.
Case Briefs
November 22, 2010
Highlights of the latest insurance cases from around the country.
Insurers' Response to Nanotech Suits
November 22, 2010
The vacuum of information concerning risks posed by nanotechnology and nanomaterials makes risk management planning difficult, if not impossible. This article addresses that gap and explores the insurance implications of the likely "first wave" of lawsuits — suits arising out of exposure to nanomaterials in the absence of evidence of actual physical injury or harm.
HOW TO DESIGN A PRACTICE
November 11, 2010
Some practices grow like wildfire, some are perpetually stagnant, and of course, some decline. Most just grow or not randomly, often without perceptible rhyme or reason other than an aggressive partner or two. It's easy to credit or blame one thing or another ' the economy, lack of marketing effort, even luck. But the decline or growth of any practice is never more than one or two things. It's really a combination of things, and sometimes all of the following dozen.
9 WAYS TO TURN YOUR ATTORNEY MARKETING PRESENTATIONS INTO LEAD GENERATING MACHINES
November 04, 2010
9 WAYS TO TURN YOUR ATTORNEY MARKETING PRESENTATIONS INTO LEAD GENERATING MACHINES! Are you getting the most out of legal presentations? Presentations, speeches, programs and seminars provide firms with an unparalleled opportunity to market the firm's services directly to your target audience in a cost-effective, high ROI manner. But how can you be sure your're squeezing every ounce of value out of these events? In our newest white paper, "9 Ways to Turn Your Attorney Marketing Presentations into…
The Forum Non Conveniens Decision
October 29, 2010
This two-part article addresses the strategic question of whether defendants sued by foreign plaintiffs for alleged foreign misconduct should pursue <i>forum non conveniens</i> dismissals.
Real Property Law
October 29, 2010
Recent rulings of interest to you and your practice.
