Career Journal: Downsizing
January 30, 2008
Whether or not to adjust the number of employees or partners downward can be a critical decision for 2008. In the event it does happen, marketing executives will, undoubtedly, be asked to help craft appropriate messages to both the market and within their own firms in advance of rumor mills, blogs, and especially, the competitors offering their own take on the changes. However daunting the task, working through such scenarios can go a long way toward preserving your firm's reputation and bolstering your own career opportunities within your current firm or with a prospective employer.
The Best of MLF 2007
January 30, 2008
In last month's issue, we highlighted articles from the first half of 2007. Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth Anne "Betiayn" Tursi presents in this issue excerpts from one article from each of the August to December issues.
Defenses to Return under the Hague Convention
January 30, 2008
The Hague Convention establishes four defenses to the return of a child who has been wrongly taken from its habitual residence. A respondent who opposes the return of the child has the burden of establishing by clear and convincing evidence that one of the exceptions set forth in articles 13b or 20 of the Convention applies, and, by a preponderance of the evidence, that any other exception set forth in article 12 or 13 of the Convention applies. This final installment of a three-part article explains.
Hiding the Assets
January 30, 2008
A common concern for matrimonial litigants is the age-old wish to keep as many marital assets as possible out of the hands of 'that man (or woman).' Attorneys often have to calm their clients and discuss with them the realities of property distribution in this State. Hopefully, the clients listen and agree to proceed according to law. Sometimes, however, divorcing parties resort to self-help methods to try to hide assets from their spouses.
The Changing Landscape of Divorce
January 30, 2008
New York remains the only state requiring establishment of fault in divorce, but the Miller Commission last year called for legislation to permit no-fault divorce in New York State. Despite the commission's recommendation and the actual passage of a bill by the New York State Assembly to establish irreconcilable differences as a ground for divorce, legislation enacting this ground has once again become stalled in the legislature.
Working Capital Issues for the Law Firm
January 30, 2008
Last month's installment addressed working capital issues including client costs advanced and the capital drain of a growing business. The conclusion of this series discusses retirement and risk tolerance.
Want to Assure Your Firm's Future? Plan for Disaster
January 30, 2008
The U.S. Department of Labor says most companies that experience a major disaster are out of business within five years, because only 25% of companies have a disaster plan. This article provides guidance as to how your law firm can plan for disaster.
