Court Watch
February 25, 2011
Highlights of the latest franchising cases from around the country.
Clark Partington Implements Practice Management and Overhauls Network
February 24, 2011
Hurricanes have consistently devastated Northwest Florida and the surrounding areas, destroying offices, businesses, homes and more. Consequently, my firm, Clark, Partington, Hart, Larry, Bond & Stackhouse, learned some important lessons and turned its attention to technology that would protect clients' information and facilitate workflow at the same time.
At 60 Billable Hours Per Week, You Have No Friends
January 28, 2011
Unlike the attorney classes of five years ago, the latest class of attorneys is feeling less pampered and is prepared to immediately accept firm productivity expectations. But are they happy?
Additional Taxable Wages for Lawyers in Germany
January 28, 2011
Due to the issuance of a recent decree by the German Tax Authorities, lawyers employed in Germany will likely have their taxable wages increased by the imputation of the firm's payment of certain insurance contracts. However, with the right planning, the amount imputed to these attorneys can be limited to a nominal amount.
Ponzi Schemes, Settlement Agreements and the Mutual Mistake
January 27, 2011
During the current economic downturn, many people have unfortunately discovered that they have been the victims of sharp dealers and their Ponzi schemes. That means that some divorced couples and their attorneys now have one more thing to worry about.
Wage Growth Is Dependent on Revenue/Profit Growth
January 27, 2011
If the author were planning how to approach the new decade, he would take a holistic view of revamping the law firm: pushing forward initiatives in alternative fee arrangements, extensive deployment of intelligent technology tools and restructuring of the service delivery model.
Lessons from Failed Mergers Attempts
January 27, 2011
This article offers several real-life scenarios that often prevent stable and profitable law firms from successfully finding a merger partner.
DOL Issues Final Regulations on Mandatory Fee-Disclosures
January 27, 2011
On Oct. 14, 2010, the Department of Labor (DOL) finalized its regulations concerning the fee and investment-related disclosures that must be provided to participants in 401(k) plans and other defined contribution plans with participant-directed investments.