Tax Considerations of FCPA Violations
October 29, 2012
Last month, the authors began examination of some of the tax consequences of violations of the FCPA. They continue with that discussion herein, with a look at civil penalties.
Creating a Culture of Leaders
October 26, 2012
This article examines how the author's law firm encouraged a culture of leadership by providing access to leadership development training across all disciplines and levels of experience.
The 'Unfinished Business' of Failed Law Firms
October 26, 2012
Recently, two New York federal district courts reached conflicting decisions in the Coudert and Thelen bankruptcy cases with respect to a law firm's purported ownership interest in future profits from its former clients' matters pending on the date of the law firm's dissolution, or "unfinished business."
Why Clients Fire Firms
October 26, 2012
Why are firms losing important, blue-chip clients? Let us count the ways.
Preparing for Reverse Auctions
October 26, 2012
Rather than companies sending out RFPs to a number of law firms, they are now using a "reverse auction" to request quotes from law firms they trust. Here's how it works.
Unfinished Business Claims
October 25, 2012
Recently, two New York federal district courts reached conflicting decisions in the Coudert Brothers LLP and Thelen LLP bankruptcy cases with respect to "unfinished business.
Economic Outlook Report
October 24, 2012
The Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation has released the fourth quarter update to its 2012 Equipment Leasing & Finance U.S. Economic Outlook, which projects growth in equipment and software investment for 2012 at 6.7%, down from the 2011 growth rate of 11%.
Client Audits
October 23, 2012
Client Audits have proven to be a valuable tool in support of a law firm's strategic plan and related client relationship expansion efforts.
Leadership Needed
October 23, 2012
During a recession, the fact that partners may be high-quality lawyers is simply not enough. Leadership and sound management practices are required to manage the firm's resources, ensure adequate cash flow, and develop and implement the marketing and planning processes.
Leasing Technology and the Business of Law
October 23, 2012
Leasing technology may or may not be the right decision for your firm; however, in the spirit of the season ' budget season, that is ' this article highlights the seven best practices when leasing technology as well as the seven deadly sins to avoid.
