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Verdicts

July 02, 2014

Analysis of recent litigation.

Real Property Law

July 02, 2014

In-depth review and analysis of several important rulings.

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.

Cooperatives & Condominiums

July 02, 2014

Discussion of a recent key case.

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. .

Cameo Clips

July 02, 2014

Adding New Story Elements Didn't Keep Sherlock Homes Characters Under Copyright in Later Stories Illinois Federal Court Agrees with Copyright Infringement Plaintiff that Expert Can be Used To Help Explain Complexities of Music Created on Computers, But Rules for Defendant Lady Gaga

Practice Tip: Is Ex Parte Communication with a Physician OK?

July 02, 2014

Because ex parte meetings and discussions with treating physicians can be so informative, they are often seen as invaluable tools for any party permitted to meet with treating physicians. But is this OK?

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?

Marketing Tech: Aligning Accountability and Action

July 02, 2014

Those who monitor their own progress, collaborate with others to ensure forward momentum, and focus on achieving self-selected goals fuel the ultimate disruptive force: accountability.

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