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Here’s a brief glance at what you’ll
find in the Winter issue…
To merge or not
to merge? Good question!
Merging is on the minds of many law firms these days. Merging
can help the different parties achieve a competitive advantage
and find a quick fix to a perceived need. But the process
is often difficult, risky and expensive. This article takes
a look at the right reasons and the wrong reasons for contemplating
a merger. Discussion starts with conducting a SWOT (strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis to determine
your firm’s needs and then how to construct a plan of
action to go forth. An informative sidebar, “7 would-be
deal breakers,” is a must-read.
E-filing: Catching
on quickly
E-filing has caught on quickly with courts across the country
and is certain to become even more popular as attorneys get
more comfortable with the concept. E-filing uses Internet
browser-based systems to help users electronically file, store
and retrieve information. Motions, pleadings and appearances
have been the most common documents filed electronically thus
far. This article outlines the benefits of e-filing, the four-step
filing process and how to make sure your computer system will
be compatible with various courts’ systems.
12 ways to develop
rainmaking skills in your associates
Rainmaking is a learned skill that virtually every lawyer
can master. And with business development success being the
main difference between becoming an equity partner or a nonequity
partner, becoming a rainmaker is always a hot topic among
associates. This article shows you how you can encourage and
help develop rainmaking skills in young associates
Technology traps
Make sure you know the rules
We live in an electronic world, and law firms are no exception.
Electronic devices such as cell phones, personal digital assistants
(PDAs) and laptop computers can be a huge boost to law firm
productivity. But they can also be quite expensive. This article
takes a look at the actual cost of purchasing these devices
for firm members as well as the tax cost in terms of deductibility.
The article also covers the need to create a policy which
outlines how to track costs and monitor usage, who should
be included in the policy, the firm’s technology goal,
and the tax consequences.
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