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How to Approach a Law Firm Merger/Acquisition
November 30, 2014
Many law firms ' of all sizes and types ' believe that their future organizational and financial security is linked to growth and/or diversification. They are seeking the lateral addition of experienced lawyers through the acquisition and merger of practices. These firms are seeking to anticipate trends of their clients and in legal practice.
Deferred Compensation Plans Under Section 409A
November 30, 2014
Everything you need to know about deferred compensation plans.
Marketing Tech: Five Steps to a Strategic Marketing Technology Budget
November 30, 2014
Drafting a technology budget that adds value to the firm is increasingly important, and following these five steps will go a long way in ensuring that is the case.
Equity Joint Ventures
November 30, 2014
When a client seeks representation on an equity joint venture, there are eight primary structural considerations that provide the framework for documenting the venture: 1) initial capital contributions; 2) future capital needs; 3) cash distribution waterfall; 4) governance; 5) transfers; 6) exit rights; 7) restrictive covenants; and 8) affiliate transactions.
Business Crimes Hotline
November 30, 2014
A look at a key ruling.
'Triggering Event Test'
November 30, 2014
In the preference avoidance context, the insolvency of the debtor is an element of the <I> prima facie</I> case that is not commonly litigated. When it is litigated, however, the scope of a debtor's liabilities can make or break the case.
Over-Secured Lenders and Requests for Attorneys' Fees
November 30, 2014
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently reaffirmed the long-established rule that an over-secured lender's legal and other fees are subject to court approval as reasonable under section 506(b) of the Bankruptcy Code.
Calculating Structured Judgments
November 30, 2014
Historically, a defendant would become obligated to pay the full amount of a personal injury judgment in a lump sum as soon as the judgment was entered. In 1985, New York enacted a Periodic Payment of Judgments Act as part of the State's effort at tort reform.
Changing the Law Firm Business Model
November 02, 2014
If a law firm wants to conform to a client's need for responsiveness in the new competitive environment, big changes are required in its business model and, culturally, lawyers need to recognize that other professionals are better at certain tasks than lawyers.
Deferred Compensation Plans under Section 409A
November 02, 2014
Section 409A applies to any arrangement that postpones payments of compensation to subsequent years. The Notice spells out what is and is not deferred compensation, Single-person Plans, "defined benefit" non-qualified plans, Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans (SERPs) and arrangements for non-employees (directors, trustees and independent contractors).

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