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June 25, 2013

What happens when a responsible party settles a subrogation claim for less than the amount of benefits paid by the insurer? Can the party then offset a damages award by the full amount of the subrogation claim, and in so doing, potentially pay less than the full amount of the damages it caused?

As the Waves of Superstorms Recede, States Seek to Amend Insurance Laws

June 25, 2013

Superstorms have caused tremendous property damage and, as citizens continue to rebuild, legislatures in the affected areas are responding.

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June 25, 2013

Movers & Shakers

June 25, 2013

Who's doing what; who's going where.

What Does the Affordable Care Act Mean for Law Firms?

June 25, 2013

If you manage a law firm, you might be excited about all of the new business opportunities that the Affordable Care Act presents, but have you taken the time to think about how the new laws will impact your firm and your employees?

How to Survive a Pension Plan Audit

June 25, 2013

This article provides key information on the most frequent problems found with pension plans during employee benefit plan audits, and how you can self-audit your plan for possible compliance issues and options you have to correct them.

Professional Development: The Foundation for Success -- Your Brain Strategy

June 24, 2013

Here are some tips to use your brain more productively.

Media & Communications: What's the Deal with That?

June 24, 2013

Is your firm delivering on its promises? What "Seinfeld" can teach you.

Leadership in the Law: Technology: Friend, Enemy or Frenemy?

June 24, 2013

Willingly or unwillingly, lawyers simply must overcome their resistance to the adoption of tools and technology in the legal practice. Here's why.

The Business of Branding: The Brand Behind Business Development

June 24, 2013

Instead of placing print advertisements or other "throwaway" media forms, marketers are training their attorneys to be brand ambassadors and teaching them how to share stories about the value their firms deliver, thereby raising the firm's brand awareness.

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As the relationship between in-house and outside counsel continues to evolve, lawyers must continue to foster a client-first mindset, offer business-focused solutions, and embrace technology that helps deliver work faster and more efficiently.
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