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Paper's Hidden Security Risk
It is almost impossible to open a newspaper today without reading about cybersecurity breaches. Target Corp., Neimann Marcus and many other companies have been targeted, and many experts think it is only a matter of time until law firms are targeted (if it's not too late already). All this "cyber risk" may have you pining for the days before computers, when almost all information was stored on paper.
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Media & Communications: E Pluribus Unum: How to Think Like a Lawyer in the Crowd
Is crowdsourcing valuable? An in-depth discussion.
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Social Media Scene: Google Plus and the Google Digital Footprint
Social networking sites have given businesses a platform to interact with customers, find potential clients, and broaden their audience base.
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In the Marketplace
Who's going where; who's doing what.
Partner Defections, Mergers and the Changing Business Model for Law Firms
Partner defection appears to be caused as much by poor management and professional development offerings, as it does an increase in compensation.
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Speaking Engagements for Attorneys
Do you want to be considered a thought leader in your field? What law firms need to do is expose their expertise and practice groups to new prospects for their services.
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Leadership: Raising Your Persuasion Quotient
What's your Persuasion Quotient (PQ)? How skilled are you at persuasion? How can you improve your persuasion skills?
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Chaotic Case-by-Case Project Management
Across the nation, there exists a relatively untested notion that the only approach to e-discovery is case-by-case ' that every unique case requires an equally unique approach to discovery. While this phenomenon is a natural component of any industry seeking standardization, the unfortunate byproduct can be seen when organizations incur great costs to marry pre-existing on-premise solutions with whatever contracted-for solution is required to react to the case that came down the pipe today.
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Three Magic Words
To be successful in generating new business and attracting new clients, it is essential to speak the language of your target clients. Furthermore, lawyers should actually use the words that clients want to hear.
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Enhance Your Firm's Compensation System
A list of compensation criteria that are considered by most firms when setting partner compensation.
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