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Strategies for Improving Your Firm's Profitability
July 29, 2010
This article describes several strategies that managing partners and administrators should consider so that firms may help improve their profitability.
Building a Successful Women's Initiative
July 29, 2010
Law firms across the country continue to struggle with the recruitment, retention and advancement of women. The findings of multiple national surveys consistently show that women make up almost half of all law school graduating classes, yet they account for less than 20% of the partners in most large law firms.
Valuing Payments in Lieu of WARN Notice
July 29, 2010
Employers often fail to take into account all elements of compensation and benefits when valuing payments in lieu of notice. This article addresses certain elements of such payments that are often overlooked.
August issue in PDF format
July 29, 2010
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Conducting an Effective and Preventative Compensation Review
July 29, 2010
With the passage of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, the EEOC's and OFCCP's increased focus on compensation discrimination, and the government's increased budget for these agencies, compensation decisions are destined to come under increased scrutiny from employees, their attorneys and the government.
Yes, We Can ' Raise Fees
July 29, 2010
Accept the fact that those clients who value your service regardless of higher fees will remain with you, while those clients who do not want to pay a higher fee will seek other counsel.
The State of the Credit Markets: Implications for the Restructuring Community
July 27, 2010
A recent regression from credit recovery trends calls into question whether the momentum from early this year can be regained.
July issue in PDF format
June 30, 2010
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The New Legal Workplace
June 30, 2010
The speed and shape of the American economic recovery is a matter of great debate. What is not up for speculation is the dramatic effect the downturn had on all businesses, including the legal industry. Workers and managers alike are struggling to figure out what will be expected from them in the coming business quarters, and how to deliver on these expectations. Here are three highlights for legal professionals which just may make the difference between being in the black or in the red.
Documentation of Travel and Entertainment Expenses
June 30, 2010
The IRS guidelines for deducting travel and entertainment expenses are complex. This article will assist your firm in properly documenting these expenses and avoiding a potential tax authority audit.

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