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Moving Forward with Outsourcing in the New Legal Model
April 27, 2012
How do firms use and structure outsourcing most effectively under the new legal model and what are the opportunities that are available? This article provides the answers.
Why Does It Hurt When I Pay?
April 27, 2012
Are all those new partners lining up at your door wondering why they went from having to file personal income tax returns in one state to a multitude of 15, 20, or maybe more?
Take Ownership of Your Firm's Accounts Receivable
April 27, 2012
Most lawyers are familiar with and capable in marketing (winning the work) and production (doing the work effectively and efficiently), but they fail to grasp the importance of collections.
EEOC Cases of 2011
April 27, 2012
The EEOC promised to file bigger, higher-profile cases in 2011. It did just that, with a second straight year of a record number of systemic investigations and class-like federal court filings.
Court Delays Controversial NLRB Poster Requirement
April 27, 2012
On April 17, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit enjoined the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from enforcing a controversial rule that would require most private sector employers covered by the National Labor Relations Act to post a notice advising employees of their rights under the Act.
Employees' Pre-Eligibility FMLA Rights
April 27, 2012
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is perhaps the most difficult federal employment statute with which to comply. Here's a review of eligibility requirements.
What Can Lawyers Take with Them Other Than People?
April 27, 2012
A close look at the standards for determining what documents a lawyer may take upon departing a law firm reveals a startlingly unclear and tangled area of legal ethics and law that should give any careful lawyer real pause.
Why Should We Tolerate 'Jerks" in Our Law Firms?
April 27, 2012
Over the past three years of tough times, many law firms have put up with "jerks" in their partnership ranks in order to hold on to the portfolios of work controlled by those people. But there are ramifications to this decision ...
Alternative Attorney Staffing
April 27, 2012
This article focuses on employee benefits decisions and the flexibility of your firm with respect to direct hires of non-partner and non-associate attorneys.
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