Transgender Issues in the Workplace
August 30, 2012
Although no federal statute explicitly prohibits employment discrimination based on gender identity, courts have increasingly held that transgender individuals are protected from discrimination under federal law.
Is Your 401(k) Up to the Task?
August 30, 2012
A good 401(k) can be a great ally as you prepare for retirement; a lousy plan, on the other hand, could erode your ability to build for a decent and secure retirement. Now is a very good time to make sure your 401(k) plan is up to the challenge.
Leadership in Law: What Causes a Big Firm to Implode?
August 30, 2012
According to the author, what every law firm implosion has shown us is that many partners have joined a firm in order to benefit from the brand strength and have no interest or incentive in sharing clients or helping the firm as a whole to succeed.
Retiree Health Care Issues After the Affordable Care Act
August 30, 2012
Following implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the funding and providing of promised retiree health benefits has a new series of requirements that must be met by Taft-Hartley retirement plans, employers and plan sponsors.
Professional Development: Personal Marketing Plans
August 30, 2012
A few years into their careers, talented professionals feel pressure to develop business. For sole practitioners, that pressure comes from their bank accounts. In mid-sized firms, it may come from their managing partners. And in large firms, it's likely to come from a marketing director.
Social Media
August 30, 2012
When used in a conscious and planned manner, social networking sites can offer a number of benefits to the firm as well as individual attorneys and staff.
Women Champions
August 30, 2012
Women lawyers will develop their practice and client development skills more effectively if they are mentored and championed by other women lawyers. Here's why.
