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Real Property Law
March 29, 2012
Discussion of several key cases.
Getting Real in a Virtual World
February 28, 2012
To "nickel and dime" in the short-term is a recipe for disaster when attempting to create an infrastructure that will answer immediate and future IT demands. With this in mind, when we began looking at virtualization ' heralded as a tech area that can shape the fortunes of an organization ' I realized the initiative would need to be approached cautiously to achieve our goals and ensure strong ROI.
March issue in PDF format
February 27, 2012
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The Business Case for Strategic Planning
February 27, 2012
Today, law firms need focused strategic plans to enhance revenue, efficiency in the delivery of services, cost control, and timekeeper accountability.
Contingent Fee Intake Guidelines
February 27, 2012
In deciding whether to accept a contingent fee case, your firm should approach this issue as it would any other decision regarding an investment of the firm's resources.
Paying and Transitioning Leaders
February 27, 2012
When a law firm asks an individual to step forward on behalf of the group, it is incumbent on the group to define the scope, authority and expectations for the leadership position. In addition, there should be mechanisms in place to evaluate leadership performance, provide feedback and appropriately adjust compensation.
Choppy Waters in the Safe Harbor for Shareholders of Failed LBOs?
February 27, 2012
In this latest round of bankruptcies following failed leveraged buyouts (LBOs), former shareholders must ask themselves whether the safe harbor of Section 546(e) of the Bankruptcy Code really is as calm as it appears ...
Strategies That Keep Cash Flowing and Profit Margins Growing
February 24, 2012
Partners and their managing-partner colleagues should consider implementing the strategies enumerated in this article to maintain cash flow and improve margins.
De Facto Chapter 11 for the Unconsolidated 'Identity of Interest' Enterprise (Case Study)
January 30, 2012
Sometimes a lethal combination of a proceeding's cost and deleterious operational effect will result in forced liquidation rather than restructure. Such was the dilemma faced by economically troubled GGI in June 2010.
February issue in PDF format
January 30, 2012
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