Law Firm Intelligence: Researching the Economy
March 30, 2009
In the December, 2008, issue of Marketing the Law Firm, we began a series entitled "Researching the Economy." The discussion continues this month with a look at client-potential research.
The Place to Network: Knocking on the Right Doors
March 30, 2009
Opportunity knocks when you least expect it ' but will it knock when the economy is in freefall and the legal profession is seeing some of its worst layoffs ever? The answer is ' maybe ' if you network!
The Road to Leadership for Women in Law
March 30, 2009
There's been a lot of talk about leadership, especially inside the ranks of women who aspire to hold powerful positions within law firms. This article is not aimed at those women, but how leadership outside the confines of one's practice can take center stage in attaining the personal satisfaction that often leads to a successful career.
Pat-Down Searches at California Events
March 30, 2009
Numerous live sporting events draw large crowds and now the music industry has increased its focus on income from the live performance sector, as recording sales have sharply decreased. These factors have brought the controversial issue of pat-down searches of attendees at live events to the forefront, especially in the era of fears of terrorist attacks. The California Supreme Court issued a ruling in March that these pat-down searches might violate the privacy rights of event attendees. The two articles that follow include a report on the court's ruling as well as on the oral arguments when heard by the California Supreme Court.
Some Highlights of The Recently Enacted Stimulus Bill
March 30, 2009
On Feb. 17, 2009, President Obama signed into law the $800 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (the "Act"). This legislation contains many important tax-breaks and enhancements that can benefit law firms and their clients, as well as individual attorneys and staff members and their families.
Parting Friends?
March 30, 2009
Perhaps the most troubling decision for any partnership's management committee is the determination to force partners from the partnership. This article examines what law firms can do to assist their partners as they show them the door.
A Fresh Look at Pro Bono
March 30, 2009
In a perfect world, attorneys and firms would choose to make commitments to pro bono matters because it's the right thing to do, and it enables those who have to give to those who don't. Ours is not a perfect world and 2009 is certainly not a perfect year. But if we are looking for silver linings, pro bono seems ready made.
Downsizing the Right Way
March 30, 2009
This first part in a two-part series deals with the primary legal risks of a "downsizing" event at your firm.
