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Jim Goniea has joined Wiggin and Dana LLP as a partner in the firm's Philadelphia office. Most recently, he was in-house counsel for AAMCO for six years. “My background and experience dovetails nicely with what Wiggin and Dana already do well,” Goniea said. “Wiggin and Dana simply has the right combination of quality, experience and competitive pricing to attract franchise and distribution clients. I am truly delighted to be joining Jack Dunham, Dean Fournaris, Bethany Appleby and the rest of the Wiggin and Dana team.”
Six new members were elected to the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association. They are: Jania Bailey, CFE, president, FranNet Franchising, LLC; Charlie Chase, president and CEO, FirstService Brands, Inc.; Mitch Cohen, owner, Baskin Robbins/Dunkin' Donuts, Bayshore, NY; Gordon B. Logan, founder and CEO, Sport Clips, Inc.; Robert M. McDevitt, CFE, senior vice president, franchising, and chief franchise officer, Golden Corral Buffet & Grill; and Karen Powell, CFE, chief relationship officer, Franchise Source Brands International, and founder/CEO, Decor&You. Also, Aziz Hashim, president and CEO of multi-brand franchisee National Restaurant Development, was voted as new secretary. All new positions will become effective on Feb. 20, 2013.
Jim Goniea has joined Wiggin and Dana LLP as a partner in the firm's Philadelphia office. Most recently, he was in-house counsel for AAMCO for six years. “My background and experience dovetails nicely with what Wiggin and Dana already do well,” Goniea said. “Wiggin and Dana simply has the right combination of quality, experience and competitive pricing to attract franchise and distribution clients. I am truly delighted to be joining Jack Dunham, Dean Fournaris, Bethany Appleby and the rest of the Wiggin and Dana team.”
Six new members were elected to the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association. They are: Jania Bailey, CFE, president, FranNet Franchising, LLC; Charlie Chase, president and CEO, FirstService Brands, Inc.; Mitch Cohen, owner, Baskin Robbins/Dunkin' Donuts, Bayshore, NY; Gordon B. Logan, founder and CEO, Sport Clips, Inc.; Robert M. McDevitt, CFE, senior vice president, franchising, and chief franchise officer,
Top 5 Strategies for Managing the End-of-Year Collections Frenzy
End of year collections are crucial for law firms because they allow them to maximize their revenue for the year, impacting profitability, partner distributions and bonus calculations by ensuring outstanding invoices are paid before the year closes, which is especially important for meeting financial targets and managing cash flow throughout the firm.
The Self-Service Buyer Is On the Rise
Law firms and companies in the professional services space must recognize that clients are conducting extensive online research before making contact. Prospective buyers are no longer waiting for meetings with partners or business development professionals to understand the firm's offerings. Instead, they are seeking out information on their own, and they want to do it quickly and efficiently.
Should Large Law Firms Penalize RTO Rebels or Explore Alternatives?
Through a balanced approach that combines incentives with accountability, firms can navigate the complexities of returning to the office while maintaining productivity and morale.
Sink or Swim: The Evolving State of Law Firm Administrative Support
The paradigm of legal administrative support within law firms has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last decade. But this begs the question: are the changes to administrative support successful, and do law firms feel they are sufficiently prepared to meet future business needs?
Tax Treatment of Judgments and Settlements
Counsel should include in its analysis of a case the taxability of the anticipated and sought after damages as the tax effect could be substantial.