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Getting to Zero
January 31, 2015
The question of how to manage paper records ' both onsite and off ' is probably the greatest hurdle faced by many of our clients. For most areas of back-office operations not running optimally, firms can outsource or hire a new manager and typically solve the problem. This is not the case for paper records.
Data Breaches: Why Prevention Isn't Enough
January 31, 2015
Cyberattacks and data breaches are an all-too-common fact of modern business. The news is full of stories about major U.S. banks and retailers being hacked, and the perpetrators are stealing the financial and personal information of clients, customers and others. While the masterminds and motives behind such attacks are not always immediately apparent, one thing is clear: Counsel must understand that traditional network security approaches are no longer enough.
Recent NLRB Actions Force Employers to Change Established Policies and Practices
January 31, 2015
This article highlights recent NLRB decisions and actions that have broadened the scope of employees' rights under Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), summarizes the December 2014 final rule changing the representation election process, and provides an update on the court decisions in the <I>Noel Canning</I> case, which cast doubt on some recent NLRB actions.
Intercreditor Agreements
January 31, 2015
This is the sixth (and final) article in a series covering various aspects of intercreditor agreements.
<i>Online Extra</i>The Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 Extends Tax Breaks and Provides Tax Benefits for Disabled Individuals
January 12, 2015
On Dec. 19, 2014, the President signed into law the long-awaited year-end tax package, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 ('TIPA'). This law extended to the end of 2014 many but not all of the individual, business, and energy provisions that expired at the end of 2013.
Law Firm Billing Gets Smart with Tech
December 31, 2014
For law firms to get smart about bidding on work, they need a legal management infrastructure with deep knowledge and understanding of their matters, staffing resources, billing rates and spending data. This business intelligence (BI), goes beyond a stand-alone matter management application.
Avoid Trust Accounting Pitfalls through Proper Internal Controls
December 31, 2014
Many attorneys run into issues related to the improper management of trust accounts, and some firms don't have the appropriate safeguards and checks in place to help prevent issues. Implementing proper controls can help reduce the risk of trust accounting improprieties and errors.
How to Approach a Law Firm Merger/Acquisition
December 31, 2014
Many law firms ' of all sizes and types ' believe that their future organizational and financial security is linked to growth and/or diversification. They are seeking the lateral addition of experienced lawyers through the acquisition and merger of practices. These firms are seeking to anticipate trends of their clients and in legal practice.
Legal Market Stabilizes, Poised For Growth in 2015
December 31, 2014
A 2015 Client Advisory issued by Citi Private Bank detailing the state of the legal industry finds that large law firms are in a better position to hope for steady revenue growth from 2014 into 2015.
Deferred Compensation Plans Under Section 409A
December 31, 2014
An in-depth discussion of deferred compensation plans and death benefits.

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