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Courageous Leadership
February 26, 2008
A 1999 Notre Dame study stated that 'lawyers suffer from depression, anxiety, hostility, paranoia, social alienation and isolation, obsessive-compulsiveness, and interpersonal sensitivity at alarming rates.' Lawyers topped the list (of 104 professions studied), suffering from (major depression disorders) at a rate 3.6 times higher than non-lawyers who shared their key socio-demographic traits. How can we change this?
On the Move
February 26, 2008
Who's doing what; who's going where.
'Coudert Brothers': Court Limits Attorney's Retaining Lien
February 26, 2008
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York recently issued a decision in <i>In re Coudert Brothers LLP</i> concerning the treatment of an attorney's retaining lien in the bankruptcy of a law firm. The decision does not alter the analysis that would obtain under applicable state law, and serves as an important reminder to attorneys that their liens to secure payment of amounts owed by clients and former clients depend on state law and are not enhanced in the bankruptcy setting.
Practice Tip: Determining Damages to Entrepreneurs
January 31, 2008
This article explores some common problems encountered in determining damages to entrepreneurs.
February issue in PDF format
January 31, 2008
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What's Hot, What's Not
January 31, 2008
News about lawyers, law firms, and the latest trends in the partnership arena.
Generational Differences: Not the Only Issue
January 31, 2008
How have we become so focused on whom we hire, promote, and retain, and in the process, lost sight of the needs of the clients we serve or solicit?
Creating Positive Visibility Within Your Organization
January 31, 2008
As you become more senior in an organization, the quality of your professional network becomes a more significant factor in determining success than your substantive skills. Consequently, your career game plan should include strategic avenues for creating positive visibility within your organization.
Sustaining the Ethical Law Firm
January 31, 2008
This article discusses the key issues in establishing and maintaining a culture of ethical behavior through governance, leadership, and strategic direction.
Responding to Claims Against Your Law Firm
January 31, 2008
No matter how good a loss prevention program your firm has in place, it is a sad but inevitable fact of life that you will have claims. Your goal as a firm manager, therefore, is not to reduce claims incidence to zero, but rather to have a sound program in place to identify and respond to claims in a manner that minimizes your losses. Here are some thoughts on how to do that from the perspective of a trial lawyer who has spent much of the past 30 years defending law firms against such claims.

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