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Across the Great Divide: Dealing with the Legal Profession's Generation Gaps
November 29, 2007
To manage today's younger-generations lawyers effectively, law firm and law department managers must relate to them as individuals, validate their self-interest, and communicate with them candidly and realistically.
Finding and Working with Consultants
November 29, 2007
This article provides pointers as to how to hire the best consultant for your firm's job and how to ensure the work product you desire.
Dealing with Merger Financial Data
November 29, 2007
When two law firms undertake merger discussions, they eventually exchange financial information. Here, we have compiled a short list of do's and don'ts to combat avoidable problems related to merger financials.
PC Partners Face NY Tax Challenge: Will Other States Follow?
November 29, 2007
Last year, we informed readers of the rediscovery by some partners in multi-state partnerships of the benefits of becoming a professional corporation ('PC') partner in their law firms, primarily to obtain state income tax savings. New York recently enacted legislation that would potentially adversely affect that strategy, including those who incorporated long before the legislation was passed, and it is unclear whether other states may follow.
Movers & Shakers
November 29, 2007
News about lawyers and law firms in the franchising industry.
News Briefs
November 29, 2007
Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.
Court Watch
November 29, 2007
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
Arbitration: Is the Silver Bullet a Dud?
November 29, 2007
On the strength of a substantial body of real-world experience with arbitration as a dispute-resolution norm, many franchisors are asking whether their dogged pursuit of arbitration was actually a mistake.
Ten Rules for Franchisors to Reduce Litigation Risks
November 29, 2007
For franchisors who do business consistent with a few critical (and largely common-sense) rules, freedom from excessive lawsuits and from truly damaging litigation results is not out of reach.
Don't Get Caught with Your Patents Down
November 29, 2007
Reverse engineering of competitor products has always played a large and important role in any successful assertive patent licensing program. However, new developments in the patent licensing arena are making reverse engineering much more vital and often necessary for any company seeking to capitalize on its intellectual property assets.

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