Law Firm Debt Levels Shrink as Partners Put More Skin in the Game
December 02, 2019
What Does Widespread 'Deleveraging' Mean for Law Firm Health?
Industry watchers say law firms have become less reliant on bank debt over the past decade, as they explore other funding options. Often, that means raising capital from partners, or turning to other, less common sources.
Reimagining Business Development Training and Coaching
December 01, 2019
Six Pillars of a Successful Bus-Dev Program
For firms wanting to thrive through the next economic downturn and beyond, mastery of business development fundamentals is as essential as mastering legal skills. Yet training and coaching — whether done internally or through outside consultants — requires an investment in time and resources.
Law Firm Revenues Rise as Demand Accelerates, Citi Reports
December 01, 2019
There is a lot of good news in the nine-month 2019 industry results. While we might not end the year with the strong growth levels seen in 2018, we anticipate that 2019 will be a decent year. For the first time this year, revenue growth exceeded expense growth.
Recent Investigation, Prosecution and Legislation Regarding Fraudulent Deeds
December 01, 2019
New York City, particularly gentrifying areas of Brooklyn, Harlem, and Washington Heights, are seeing an upsurge of deed theft. Attorneys, architects, title companies, real estate brokers, agents, contractors, developers and construction managers need to be alert to this potential issue when blocks of properties are assembled for development in these neighborhoods.
Landlord & Tenant Law
December 01, 2019
Landlord's Relet Does Not Relieve Breaching Tenant from Liability for Rent
Breaching Landlord Liable for Tenant's Expenses In Preparing Leased Space
Apartments Withdrawn from Mitchell-Lama Not Rent-Stabilized
Default Formula Does Not Constitute Penalty, and Does Not Preclude Class Certification
Real Property Law
December 01, 2019
Ambiguous Time of the Essence Notice Held Ineffective
Attorney Review Provision Permitted Cancellation of Contract
Mortgagee Entitled to Cancellatino of Erroneously Recorded Satisfaction
Co-Tenant Not Entitled to Appointment of Receiver
Co-ops and Condominiums
December 01, 2019
Fair Housing Act Claim Against Condominium Board Dismissed
Co-Op Unit Owner Entitled to Emotional Support Dog
Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word, Even When It's the Right One
December 01, 2019
In this era of social media and a 24-hour news cycle, each day seems to bring a fresh story of PR missteps, whether it be a brand, organization or high-profile individual. Although you may feel you've read enough about these latest public relations nightmares, one area on which you might want to focus is the importance of an apology.
10 Top Strategies for Retaining Tomorrow's Talent
December 01, 2019
All lawyers want to be wanted and valued by their firms. It has become apparent that tomorrow's legal talent requires even more hand-holding than previous generations because the "just do it" attitude, does not work. They want to understand why and what's the payoff of their efforts. By creating a firm culture that addresses these concerns you will heighten your firm's ability to retain precious talent.
