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Americas Legal Concerns and Experiences Bridge the Generations

A national study entitled Legal Needs of Todays Multi-Generational Workforce reported that the vast majority of Americans are concerned about legal related-matters and that most had experienced personal legal needs in the past year.

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Justices to weigh constitutionality of controversial bankruptcy reform act

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to resolve a long-simmering debate over the constitutionality of provisions in the controversial bankruptcy reform act of 2005 that include lawyers as "debt relief agencies" and restrict the advice they can give to clients.

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CHANGING GEARS IN ECONOMIC DOWNTURN

As the face of the economy changes, those changes are reflected in each sector and industry. The legal industry is not exempt from these rapid changes and as lawyers face an uncertain future, they must create a shifting paradigm to manage their stress...
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Growing Old in Your Practice (You Know You're a Senior Lawyer When...)

You know you're getting old when you think of a BlackBerry as a pancake compote ingredient.

The words "growing old" imply, of course, a continuous passage of time rather than a glimpse at a momentary time bite. Let me start you on my road...
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No joke: Lawyers at bargain rates

JOHN STEWART'S truck wouldn't run after the mechanic at his auto dealer cleaned the vehicle's fuel injectors. When the dealer balked at fixing the engine, he called his lawyer.

The lawyer helped him prepare documents for his small-claims...
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Business Development in 15 Minutes a Day

Do you ever hear yourself saying there are never enough hours in the day?

Do you ever complain you don't have time to go out and build your book of business?

Do you want 2009 to be the year you attract a huge number of...
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Prepaid Legal Services in Fla. a 1st Step in FSBO Co.s National Plan

A real estate listing service that focuses on for-sale-by-owner properties is now offering to home sellers what it says is a nationwide firstan opportunity to purchase prepaid legal services for their real estate deals at below-market prices.

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Why Are Blogs Good for Law Firm Marketing?

Excerpted from the New York Times:

It's clear that blogs are excellent business development tools, because they establish the author as an expert to clients and attract calls from the news media. The power of blogs to influence what...
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Can You Take the Credit?

You work in a small law firm. You have recently agreed to represent a client in a business transaction, and you have requested a fee advance to cover the first 20 hours you will spend on the matter. The client wants to pay you the fee advance with his...
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MetLife research suggests benefits innovation to help smaller firms compete for talent

Since large employers can use economies of scale to offer generous benefits, the pressure is on smaller firms to be as innovative as possible when competing for talent.

"Investing in benefits does not have to equate to a financial investment,"...
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Holiday Gifts to Employees May Be Followed by Tax Man

The holidays come early for law firms. As much as it pains my husband to think about Christmas before Thanksgiving arrives, there is much to do: holiday cards to be ordered, parties to plan and decorations to be installed. Even more importantly, there...
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Prepaid Legal Services Find Growing Acceptance

Youve just been charged with reckless driving, having zipped through a quiet neighborhood at 50 mph (in a 25 mph zone.) Visions of license points dance in your head. Besides paying the ticket, youll no doubt be forking over more money to Allstate...
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Updated group & prepaid legal plans rule - reports no longer required

On Nov. 14, 2007, the Wisconsin Supreme Court granted a petition filed by the State Bar seeking certain revisions to the rule on group and prepaid legal services plans, SCR 11.06. One result is that members and plans will no longer need to file annual...
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Medicare Part D and a Great Source of Help For Your Clients

Medicare Part D is NOT the latest part of the Star Wars series, although, if you haven't been paying attention, it could be just as confusing. The newest prescription drug coverage plans for Medicare beneficiaries began enrollment on November 15, 2005...
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Bill Go's Musings on Life in the Law Office

Buying an Office "Turbo" Computer Barbarians at the Gate Avoiding Phone Tag Saving on Cabinets and Caterers The Search for Security Law Office Equipment Basics Provider Point : Buying an Office "Turbo" Computer To me, computers are like...
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Wayne Moore's full two-part article about his approach to expanding your law practice

Many solo practitioners and small firms need more paying clients. And, many people with legal problems never use lawyers. The question explored by this article is: How can these lawyers convince these people to use their services?

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