Upcoming Event
November 01, 2024
34th Annual Entertainment Law Institute
Austin, TX, Nov. 21-22
Developing Client Personas Can Help Maximize Marketing and Business Development
November 01, 2024
Who are your ideal clients and why do they (or should they) hire you? This simple but key question for marketing and business development is often deceptively challenging to answer. Building and implementing comprehensive client personas enables lawyers, practices and firms to refine their marketing and business development strategies to attract clients that align with their expertise, experience and values.
Delaware Faces Challengers But Maintains Lead In Bankruptcy Filings
November 01, 2024
Large corporations filing for bankruptcy continue to turn to Delaware more than any other venue nationwide, according to a new report from Cornerstone Research. While Delaware has long tallied more large corporate bankruptcies than any other jurisdiction, the gap between it and the next most popular venue, the Southern District of Texas, has widened in 2024.
Top 5 Strategies for Managing the End-of-Year Collections Frenzy
October 01, 2024
End of year collections are crucial for law firms because they allow them to maximize their revenue for the year, impacting profitability, partner distributions and bonus calculations by ensuring outstanding invoices are paid before the year closes, which is especially important for meeting financial targets and managing cash flow throughout the firm.
The Self-Service Buyer Is On the Rise
October 01, 2024
Law firms and companies in the professional services space must recognize that clients are conducting extensive online research before making contact. Prospective buyers are no longer waiting for meetings with partners or business development professionals to understand the firm's offerings. Instead, they are seeking out information on their own, and they want to do it quickly and efficiently.
Sink or Swim: The Evolving State of Law Firm Administrative Support
October 01, 2024
The paradigm of legal administrative support within law firms has undergone a remarkable transformation over the last decade. But this begs the question: are the changes to administrative support successful, and do law firms feel they are sufficiently prepared to meet future business needs?
Eligibility and Tax Impact of ERC Refunds
October 01, 2024
As the IRS continues its efforts to combat fraud and streamline processing, businesses that have legitimately qualified for the ERC should stay informed about developments and take appropriate actions to secure their refunds. The landscape of ERC claims is evolving, and staying proactive will be key to successfully navigating the remaining challenges.
Law Firms Prepare for Gen Alpha
October 01, 2024
It is overly simplistic to compartmentalize nuanced humans and form policies based on age ranges alone. But … it can be useful from a law firm standpoint to identify how, when and for whom policy shifts might be necessary.
