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New York Law Journal

Revisiting 'Epstein v. Cantor'

In their Law Firm Partnership Law column, Arthur Ciampi and Maria Ciampi discuss a Kings County, Supreme Court decision which analyzed the legal bases used to determine whether a partnership exists. The decision is noteworthy in that it "sets forth the criteria for determining whether a partnership exists where a written agreement exists among the parties."
7 minute read

Law.com

How I Made It to Law Firm Leadership: 'Successful Firm Leaders Are Those With a Record of Effectively Investing Time and Effort In Firm Committees,' Says Mike Burke of Arnall Golden Gregory

    Mike Burke, 50, Arnall Golden Gregory, Washington, D.C. Titles: Administrative partner of AGG's Washington, D.C., office, co-chair…
5 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Co-chair: 'I Pioneered a New Strategy Within the Ever-Evolving Financial Services Industry,' Says Michael Bell of Honigman

"Business development is not a part-time endeavor, so don't set aside time to work on it. Instead, implement it into everything you do."
5 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Practice Group Chair: 'As a Lawyer, I Have Always Been User-Friendly,' Says Wayne Dennison of Brown Rudnick

"Work-life balance is a cycle that we must engage in continuously as our circumstances and priorities evolve."
4 minute read

Daily Report Online

What Is Part of the Client File?

When the request for the file comes from a client or a client's new counsel, they may be expecting a set of pleadings, briefs and correspondence—but sometimes the expectation is that the file will also contain work product materials (like memos and notes).
6 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Department Chair: 'It Comes Down to a Solutions-Oriented, Pragmatic Approach,' Says Deepro Mukerjee of Katten

"Invest in and recognize talent, providing the necessary tools for team members to reach their full potential."
6 minute read

Pro Mid Market

Mid-Market Trendspotter: Speaking Your Clients' Language With Big Data

The tried and true tactics of cultivating relationships with clients are still operative but they share the stage with the cold rationality of money-balling business decisions.
5 minute read

Law.com

How I Made Chief Pro Bono and Social Impact Officer: 'I Combine My Passion for Social Justice With a Keen Business Mind,' Says Joanna Plichta Boisen of Davis Wright Tremaine

The major ingredients to successful business development are authenticity, creativity, emotional intelligence, grit and competence. If you have most of these attributes, your chances of success are incredibly high.
9 minute read

Daily Report Online

Thinking of Setting Up a Virtual Law Office? Here Are Some Considerations.

Although the American Bar Association (ABA) Model Rules of Professional Conduct permit lawyers to practice virtually, lawyers are still obligated to comply with their ethical responsibilities when operating virtual law offices.
5 minute read

Law.com

What Impact Will the Downturn Have on Legal Hiring, and What Can You Do To Prepare?

It seems almost certain that we are heading into an economic downturn. Less clear is what impact the slowdown will have on the legal job market. No…
8 minute read

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