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Is Good Enough Good Enough?
March 28, 2012
Not doing something how others expect it to be done or not getting the result others anticipate or assume will be had can give rise to resentment, loss of trust, and ruined client relationships.
The Management Wisdom of Midlevel Associates
March 28, 2012
As midlevel associates make the transition to senior associate ranks, they gain wisdom in managing matters, both up to partners and down to juniors. Their wisdom reveals a key weakness in law firms ' the poor leadership and management skills of partners.
Social Media Policies and the NLRA
March 28, 2012
Employer policies and practices on employees' use of social media continues to be a hot topic for the National Labor Relations Board. Make sure your firm is in compliance.
Full Recourse Enforcement of Non-Recourse Loans
March 27, 2012
Two recent cases from Michigan could have far-reaching implications nationwide regarding the enforceability of non-recourse loans as fully recourse.
Movers & Shakers
March 27, 2012
Who's going where; who's doing what.
Recent NJ Case Upholds Protection of Trust
February 29, 2012
This article concludes last month's overview and discussion of the impact on trusts arising from a recent New Jersey case, <i>Tannen v. Tannen</i>.
Internet 2.0: Jurisdictional Risks in Today's Cyber World
February 28, 2012
With the explosion of the Internet in the last several decades, courts have struggled with whether tortious conduct on a website is expressly aimed at any, or all, of the forums in which the website can be viewed. Two recent Ninth Circuit cases expanded the reach of Internet jurisdiction and may carry significant implications.
Compensating Transition
February 28, 2012
Law firms spent the better part of two decades effectively extricating themselves from unaffordable, life-threatening unfunded retirement packages only to find they have few if any financial mechanisms available to incent retiring partners to actually transition their clients to the next generation, prior to retirement.
Disparate Impact and the ADEA
February 28, 2012
If a protected worker can show that an employer used a specific employment policy or practice within the decision-making process, which resulted in members of a protected class being less successful than unprotected workers (<i>i.e.&gt;/i&gt;, "adversely impacted"), the employer may be liable for discrimination.
DIY Mentoring
February 28, 2012
Similar to financial investments you will want a well-diversified portfolio of mentors who can contribute to your career in different ways depending on your goals.

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