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Who Should Be Partner in a Post-Recession Profession?
March 28, 2013
This article examines the characteristics necessary to be a fully contributing partner for a post-recession profession.
Reducing Adverse Legal Consequences Through FCPA Remediation
March 28, 2013
In last month's issue, the authors observed that the DOJ and SEC have placed what they term a "high premium" on remediation efforts made by companies that discover or are accused of violations of the FCPA. The discussion concludes herein.
April issue in PDF format
March 28, 2013
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The Fallacy of Merger Math
March 28, 2013
If we were to analyze law firm mergers by plotting client satisfaction on one axis and partner satisfaction on the other, the resulting scatter diagram would reflect a surprising few combinations that were deemed satisfactory after the fact to all parties.
Key Elements of Effective FCPA Remediation: Earning DOJ and SEC's 'High Premium'
February 27, 2013
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities Exchange Commission's (SEC) Guide to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) demonstrates, if there were any doubt, the importance of timely and effective FCPA remediation.
Before Saying 'Yes' to a Merger
February 26, 2013
Despite the obvious opportunities, the integration of small groups of attorneys into a larger firm does not always succeed. This is precisely why "due diligence" should be the mantra of both parties in anticipation of any acquisition/merger.
Pressure Points: How to Move Forward Successfully with Technology Leasing
February 26, 2013
With the possibility of limited capital expenditures, financing technological advances will certainly be a way to stay within budget constraints and allow firms to continue investing in the latest and greatest technological trends. Leasing is one financing option that a firm can use to cut the out of pocket costs for technology upgrades and still be able to implement new projects by providing a monthly expense versus a total cost purchase.
March issue in PDF format
February 26, 2013
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Movers & Shakers
February 25, 2013
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP recently welcomed John Salza as a principal in charge of tax accounting methods. In this role, Salza lends his expertise to tax engagements across Baker Tilly's industry practices.
Profiting from the Learning Curve
February 25, 2013
A recent study published by Altman Weil listed the ways in which chief legal officers would like to see their outside counsel embrace service improvements and innovation. The top four responses were greater cost reduction, non-hourly pricing, more efficient project management and improved budget forecasting. To anyone paying even cursory attention to the legal marketplace in the last half decade, these should not come as a surprise.

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