Practice What You Preach for Profit
Richard B. Potter of Lexpert
A leading authority on the management of professional services firms has published a new book, Practice What You Preach (The Free Press, 2001). Unlike many of David Maister's earlier publications, this one is not explicitly directed to lawyers. Despite that, however, an interview with David reveals that the central message of Practice What You Preach should have more resonance for lawyers than that of any of his previous books.
First We Take Manhattan
Timothy G. Leishman of Lexpert
Last October, Tory Tory DesLauriers & Binnington broke new ground with the announcement of its cross-border merger with 75-lawyer Manhattan firm Haythe & Curley. Moments later lawyers in major firms across Canada were logging on to the Internet to find out who Haythe & Curley was-all the while asking 'Why not Cravath or Sullivan & Cromwell?' By the end of November, "Haythe" had become a household name thanks to the Thomas Haythe affair.
Expectation And Responsibility
Richard G. Stock of Lexpert
There are two features that distinguish one law firm from another-the firm's clients, and the lawyers in the firm.
FLP Planners Find a Present Under their Tree
Levun, Goodman & Cohen, LLP
Apparently the IRS did not vacation this year-end, judging by the volume of pronouncements it has issued during and.
Single Profit Pools: Money and Power
Ann Macaulay of Lexpert
Speak to lawyers about their earnings and you strike a nerve.
Equity Investment During Construction of Affordable Housing Projects
Dana Proud Newman of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Introduction. Until a few years ago, it was common for the investor in an affordable housing project, i.e. the.
The Mid-Market
Ann Macaulay and Marzena Czarnecka of Lexpert
In a profession increasingly obsessed with size, they're the contrarians.
Underperforming Partners: The Big Pink Elephant in the Boardroom
Irene Taylor of Lexpert
There is a big pink elephant sitting in the corner of many law firm boardrooms. He has been there for so long that he is practically taken for granted. He has, however, become much harder to ignore. Clients and young lawyers are starting to ask awkward questions about his purpose and contribution.
Why Do I Need a Lawyer to Start My Business?
Law Offices of Ilene H. Goldman
Starting a business can be overwhelming. Staying in business can be difficult. However, smart planning can make .
Law Firm Restructuring: To Rule is Easy...
Kevin I. Munro of Lexpert
When a corporation restructures, the CEO works quickly and decisively, with the tactical precision of a battlefield general. Locations are closed. Pink slips are issued. Management is shuffled. Financing is secured. Business lines are rationalized and new markets are pursued. All of this is done in as little time as possible, to ensure the survival of the business.
Understanding Calgary Understanding Risk
Marzena Czarnecka of Lexpert
There is a story that Calgary folk like to tell about a local corporate lawyer acting for an oil and gas client on a financing out of Toronto.
The Split: Law Firm Compensation Structures
Marzena Czarnecka of Lexpert
It should be the first piece of advice every articling student gets, printed in huge capital letters on the first page of the recruitment or orientation brochure: AT ALL COST AVOID CONTACT WITH PARTNERS DURING "THE SPLIT.
Good Management is Hard to Get-and Keep
Richard G. Stock of Lexpert
Law firm management comes in all shapes and sizes. Its configuration and effectiveness depend on the scale, the culture and the evolution of the firm. For many partners, management is easily confounded with leadership and administration. Law firms need all three and require it in many different ways.
Estate Planning for Same-Sex Partners in Illinois
Ciesla & Ciesla, P.C.
For gay and lesbian couples, there are a number of variables that must be taken into account in the estate planning process. Illinois law does not allow for same-sex unions, nor are civil unions formally recognized.