June 10, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Law Firm Leaders Explain Why They Sought MergersFrom market pressures to the need for confidentiality, law firm management explain why they sought mergers and how they got them done.
By Kent Zimmermann and John E. Morris
5 minute read
June 03, 2022 | The American Lawyer
How a Smaller Firm Should Assess Whether to Seek a MergerIn an excerpt from their upcoming book, authors Kent Zimmermann and John E. Morris offer a checklist for smaller firms thinking about whether a merger is right for them.
By Kent Zimmermann and John E. Morris
4 minute read
June 02, 2022 | The American Lawyer
Why Law Firm Mergers Are a Growing Reality For More FirmsMerger discussions among even some unlikely pairings seem to be heating up. In their new book, Kent Zimmermann and John E. Morris explain why and offer tips on how firms of various sizes and market positions should approach merger discussions.
By Kent Zimmermann and John E. Morris
6 minute read
July 01, 1999 | Law.com
Call In The Troops"The End of the Old Leverage" was the cover line of the July 1993 issue of The American Lawyer, the teaser for a provocative argument that the fundamentals of the law business were changing for good. Making profits by loading up matters with low-level associate manpower - "troop deployment" - was a thing of the past, we proclaimed. Well, strike that. Firms are coming back with the old leverage. Haven't they learned from their lesson?
By John E. Morris
5 minute read
November 01, 2008 | The American Lawyer
CASE OF THE MONTH: Everyday ItalianPiedmont is home to red grapes that produce wines at more everyday prices.
By John E. Morris
3 minute read
August 22, 2000 | Law.com
Regulators to Aid Merger of ExchangesBritish and German market regulators said they would assist in the merger of the London and Frankfurt stock exchanges to ensure the integrity of the market. What they didn't make clear, however, was how they plan to reconcile German and British rules which differ substantially on crucial matters such as disclosure, takeovers, and insolvencies.
By John E. Morris
3 minute read
March 01, 2009 | The American Lawyer
CASE OF THE MONTH: Sweet on RieslingOff-dry German Rieslings offer immediate pleasure for the hedonist, complexity for the sophisticated drinker, and great versatility with foods.
By John E. Morris
3 minute read
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