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Unsound Management Lowers a Firm's Income
December 20, 2010
Too many lawyers in private practice are frustrated as they attempt to achieve both their personal and professional objectives due to the absence of sound management and administration of their firms.
Pitfalls of State and Local Taxation
December 20, 2010
Most firms file their partnership income tax returns in their domiciliary state and maybe another state or two if they feel they enter the state enough to warrant filing. There are nonresident personal income tax filing requirements that come into play as well. Generally, that's the accepted state and local tax filing approach taken by many firms. Unfortunately, that's not the full spectrum of filings that must be considered in this new age of state and local taxation.
Section 365(o) Coming into Focus
December 20, 2010
Troubled banks under the FDIC's jurisdiction often end up in conservatorships or receiverships. But bank holding companies that own U.S. banks can file for bankruptcy. And special rules apply in such cases.
Selling Your e-Commerce Company in 2011
November 29, 2010
Entrepreneurs once able to cash out on their own terms, to eager buyers unwilling to risk negotiating lest a competitor get the deal, now must accept markedly less favorable terms.
Insider Trading: It's Not Just for Suits
November 26, 2010
On Sept. 30, 2010, the SEC brought an insider trading case against two railroad employees and their relatives, alleging that the defendants reaped more than $1 million in illegal gains by trading on nonpublic information about the planned takeover of the railroad company.
December issue in PDF format
November 23, 2010
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Movers & Shakers
November 23, 2010
Who's doing what; who's going where.
Pro Bono
November 23, 2010
This article discusses key considerations for firms that engage in <i>pro bono</i> work.
Budget Monitoring
November 23, 2010
For a law firm's budget to be a valuable financial planning tool, the firm must keep a close eye on its ongoing performance to budget throughout the year. Several measuring tools can help a firm do that. Here is a closer look at a few of them.
Managing the Tax Planning Process to Avoid Unpleasant Surprises
November 23, 2010
This article provides a step-by-step process to ensure a smooth year-end tax planning process.

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