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How Firms Should Be Measuring the Profitability of Matters
Matter profitability matters. Yet most firms struggle to measure it in a manner that is accurate, focused on the levers partners control, and inclines partners to take action. Using margin per-partner-hour (MPH) to measure profitability delivers on these objectives.
IP News
Federal Circuit Throws Out District Court's Test for “Place of Business” for Purposes of Determining Venue in Patent Cases
Drug & Device News
Discussion of cases involving opioid addiction and medical marijuana in the workplace.
Delaware Dethroned
<b><i>South Dakota Now Top Corporate Lawsuit Venue</b></i><p>South Dakota has replaced Delaware as the No. 1 choice of in-house counsel and business executives for handling corporate lawsuits, according to a new report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Institute for Legal Reform.
<b><I>Voice of the Client:</I></b> Ask, Listen, Act, Learn, Repeat
The idea that law firms should seek client feedback is hardly an innovative concept. So why does anecdotal evidence, as well as industry research, continue to show that many firms are not actively and routinely engaged in capturing this meaningful information?
Real Property Law
Analysis and discussion of five major rulings.
Business Crimes Hotline
Discussion of two significant rulings.
Case Notes
The Court of Appeals of Nevada recently affirmed in part and reversed in part a lower court's holding, reinstating a tenant's claim for breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment stemming from the behavior of the claimant's co-tenants. Here's why this case matters.
On the Move
Kobre &amp; Kim LLP announced that Daniel Saval has joined the firm's cross-border insolvency litigation practice as a partner in the New York office.…
Poll: Corporate Executives Worried About New Lease Accounting Compliance
According to a recent Deloitte poll, nearly half the responding top-level corporate executives are worried about their companies' ability to comply with the upcoming lease accounting changes in a timely manner.

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