Still Seeing Green
February 27, 2011
The long-awaited revisions to the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) Green Guides were issued on Oct. 6, 2010 and are expected to be approved and finalized soon. Here's what you need to know.
Hybrid Pension Plans: Tiptoe Through the Tulips
February 27, 2011
It is time again for firms to consider hybrid plans, such as cash balance plans. In October 2010, the Department of the Treasury issued very helpful guidance, but many of the most important issues remain either unanswered or answered only by proposed regulations.
Retreating in Order to Advance
February 27, 2011
Law firms are increasingly turning to retreats to help solve their management problems, improve personal relationships, and increase team spirit. But a retreat will not succeed unless adequate time and effort have gone into the planning process.
How Sweet Is the Pot?
February 27, 2011
This article offers considerations for tenants when evaluating the terms of a particular tenant inducement ' in this case, a tenant improvement allowance coupled with free rent ' and the means by which tenants can protect against losing the benefit of their bargain.
News Briefs
February 25, 2011
Highlights of the latest franchising news from around the country.
Bankruptcy Auctions
February 25, 2011
This article highlights the tension courts face between recognizing the finality of a sale and reopening a sale process if potentially greater value for the creditors exists.
eSignatures Support Lower Overhead Costs and Better Client Service
February 24, 2011
Signatures are critical in the daily work of a legal practice. The basic law of contracts is that a contract is binding if the parties agree to its terms. Signatures indicate that two or more parties have agreed on a particular matter. Signatures do not, however, need to involve ink on paper. In fact, there are many benefits to avoiding the physical signing process.
Clark Partington Implements Practice Management and Overhauls Network
February 24, 2011
Hurricanes have consistently devastated Northwest Florida and the surrounding areas, destroying offices, businesses, homes and more. Consequently, my firm, Clark, Partington, Hart, Larry, Bond & Stackhouse, learned some important lessons and turned its attention to technology that would protect clients' information and facilitate workflow at the same time.