Using 'Sharing Origination' Credit to Motivate Partners to Develop Business
July 02, 2014
In today's competitive practice environment, client origination looms large in its significance to the success of a firm's future. Hence, strong incentives should be provided to partners for "bringing new business from potential and existing clients through the door." Below, several kinds of Origination Credit are examined.
Law 2023: A Look Ahead
July 02, 2014
The future of the legal industry isn't what it used to be. Or so says a recent report issued by Law2023.org, a group of industry insiders ' including the author' who spent a year studying the trajectory of the legal marketplace. .
Culture Shift
July 02, 2014
"We have excellent lawyers, but the market for our services is not what it used to be. We've cut all we can from our overhead. How can we get our lawyers focused on developing more business?" Here are some answers.
Improve Your Communication Skills in Six Steps
July 02, 2014
Thirty-four gigabytes. That's how much data it's estimated that each American consumes daily via all forms of media: TV, newspaper, Internet, radio, you name it. Statistically, this volume of data comprises 100,000 words on average. So how can you communicate effectively?
New French Employment Legislation One Year Later
July 02, 2014
On June 14, 2013, France enacted the so-called "Employment Securization Law." This affects the operations in France of companies whose headquarters are located in other countries, such as the United States.
The Problem with Europe's 'Right to Be Forgotten'
July 02, 2014
In Europe, search engines are classified as "data collectors" rather than news or media outlets, and the European Union's Charter of Fundamental Rights guarantees every person the right to "protection of personal data.
Lawyers or Technicians: Who Make Better e-Discovery Project Managers?
July 02, 2014
The demand for e-discovery project managers is extreme, thus the bulk of career opportunities for e-discovery professionals are in project management. But not every e-discovery project manager has the same background or is even the same type of project manager.
The BEST Marketing Investment You Can Make
June 30, 2014
With all the potential for stress, I offer this: Set your mind and resolve to make every day count toward building a more prosperous and fulfilling practice. Yes, you <i>can</i> make that happen.
Big Data & Privacy News
June 02, 2014
White House Out With Big Report On Big Data <br>Santa Clara Law to Offer Privacy Certificate