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Managing the Compensable Workday in a New Electronic World
February 24, 2010
What is work? When does the workday begin and end? These seemingly easy questions are not so easy anymore. Here's why.
Achieving Law Firm e-Mail Utopia
February 24, 2010
Most firms have made no dedicated effort to address e-mail management outside of technology considerations. The following recommendations assume that the firm has a viable repository for e-mails where they can be easily moved in their native format. Firms must focus on development of policies and procedures, modes of enforcement and educational programs to address e-mail management.
Going Out on Your Own?
February 24, 2010
The economic turmoil of the past two years has had a dramatic impact on those of us who chose a career in the private practice of law. For many attorneys, these conditions have created an ideal time to strike out on their own and fulfill a dream of becoming a solo practitioner. For others, substantial layoffs at large firms and hiring freezes throughout the legal profession have teamed up to leave them with no other choice but to make a go of hanging out their own shingle.
Outlook Tips, Tricks and Gotchas
February 24, 2010
While my usual columns tend to contain a single topic, covered with a semblance of depth, this article is more of a rapid-fire approach to some helpful tips and "gotchas" in Outlook.
Microsoft Word 2007 'Track Changes' and 'Compare'
February 24, 2010
With Word 2007, firms now have a viable option to lower their desktop software costs by foregoing the investment in outside the application document comparison products. Word 2007 now provides many features that were either poorly designed or absent in previous versions.
Practical Responses to Client Demands for a Fee Cut
February 24, 2010
Law firms have a variety of strategies that can address a client's need for ostensibly lower fees without putting the firm at a financial disadvantage.
Six Strategies for Transitioning a Firm's Client Base from Senior to Other Partners
February 24, 2010
Successful transitioning of client work from senior to other partners involves numerous components that have to be planned and implemented in an effective and timely manner.
Costly Tenant Leasing Mistakes Can Be Avoided
February 24, 2010
The first part of this article addressed the power of leverage and competition when entering the leasing market. The conclusion herein discusses construction costs and turnkey solutions.
Gross Leasable Area and Excluded Area
February 24, 2010
In an environment where it has become increasingly difficult for landlords to lease space in their retail projects, landlords have employed a new strategy to compensate for the ever increasing vacant space within their retail projects.
In the Spotlight: Islamic Finance and Its Impact on Leasing Transactions in the U.S.
February 24, 2010
When commercial real estate markets in this country recover, foreign funds will once again play a significant role. For that reason, it is important for every owner of commercial real estate in the United States today to know something about Islamic finance.

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