Sentences with phrase «practices of other firms»

Not exact matches

They also are in negotiations with other advisors who would be interested in using Hammond's firm as a succession partner to protect the value of their practices, both for their loved ones and their clients.

The next day that firm filed two lawsuits against Diageo, one in federal court, raising a suite of traditional trademark and unfair business practices claims, but the other in New York State Supreme Court, seeking a permanent injunction under a seldom - used statute available only to charitable organizations, known as Section 135 of the New York General Business Law.

These proposals do not affect law firms as much as other businesses given the restrictions on who can be a shareholder of a law practice.

Partnering with three other investment firms, Ferguson implemented a variety of mindfulness practices.

See U.S. Gov» t Accountability Office, supra, at 15 («Recent studies, market participants, and other stakeholders agree that proxy advisory firms have influence on shareholder voting and corporate governance practices, but had mixed views about the extent of their influence.»).

In a report issued Tuesday, Warren said the responses from the firms «reveal a widespread practice of offering agents kickbacks in exchange for promoting certain annuities» and other products, and that «such kickbacks are effectively concealed from customers.»

Before any of you doth protest too much about this conclusion, let me explain the rationale for my inclusion of diversification strategy among the other much better known systemically fraudulent practices regularly engaged in by big commercial brokerage firms and banks.

Jonathan started his investment banking career in the healthcare investment banking practice of Lehman Brothers and went on to hold a number of senior investment banking positions at other middle - market Wall Street firms including Stanford Group and Ladenburg Thalman.

To use smart algorithms responsibly, companies — particularly financial services firms — must identify potential problems early and have a well - conceived plan for addressing and removing unintended bias before it leads to discrimination in their lending practices, as well as potential discriminatory biases that may reach beyond lending and affect other aspects of a company's operations.

On the investment side, while the detention of Canadian investors John Chang and Allison Lu for commercial disputes with politically connected counterparts in China has gotten most of the publicity, other practices, such imposing technology transfer requirements on foreign investors, targeting foreign over local firms in enforcing environmental rules, and denying reciprocal treatment of investments in resource projects, banking, telecommunications and professional services are also cause for serious concern.

In light of this, can it be agreed that a study of theology that takes place, as at Steubenville, alongside a firm spiritual practice (Mass, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, traditional Marian and other devotions) and a clear moral stance (students living celibate lives supported by households and communities) is a necessary part of a strategy for Catholic theology?

KEY TAKEAWAY: Once your baby shows signs of readiness for sitting - often around 4.5 - 6 months - allow baby a few minutes of daily practice wobbling (and falling) on a firm but padded surface (NOT in a baby seat or other gear marketed for sitting).

Being calm but firm, nurturing but also assertive at times, accepting in some areas and demanding in others takes lots of practice.

In general, the bed - sharing practiced in cultures with low SIDS rates is often different from that in the United States and other Western countries (eg, with firm mats on the floor, separate mat for the infant, and / or absence of soft bedding).

Honestly, I'm no fan of companies patenting business practices that others may also have been developing in parallel (in August of 2011, several firms currently specializing in the practice had already launched or were on the verge of doing so), since it often feels like an unfair restraint on competition and the free flow of ideas.

The Brennan Center, alongside a coalition of law firms, state lawmakers and others on Tuesday announced they had filed a suit against the Board of Elections to end the practice of a network of limited liability companies contributing endless cash to political candidates.

In a culture in which it can almost seem eccentric not to be «of counsel» to a major law firm that represents clients with state business, say, or to have a beef with the practice of steering pork, tax breaks or other public benefit to political donors, this sets significant precedent.

Finally, the experience acquired in a law firm, even if I decided not to remain in private practice, has substantial value in other fields, eliminating much of the risk that IP could become a one - way wrong turn.

Characterizing its practice as a «general practice for a specialized clientele,» the firm provides legal advice and expertise to handle any and all needs of a school district, including fair dismissal personnel issues, allegations of employment discrimination and EEOC complaints, other personnel disputes, student discipline issues, student tribunal hearings, civil rights claims, personal injury actions, federal and state constitutional claims and other litigation, special education and other legal issues involving disabled students, contracts, leases and other business needs, policy and rule development, construction disputes, bond and SPLOST issues and other financial matters.

Over 1 in 5 of California's charter schools have restrictive admissions requirements or other exclusionary practices that keep out many students with the greatest academic needs, a report released Monday by the ACLU Foundation of Southern California and the public interest law firm Public Advocates alleges.

The Board also notes that Members that assess commissions, fees and other charges that total well above the industry norm comprise a disproportionately high share of firms that have been subject to disciplinary action for sales practice abuses.

Lou Mongello is former attorney and owner of an IT consulting firm who left the practice of law to move with his family to Florida, pursue his passion, and share his love for Disney with others.

King & Ballow continues to develop its other practice areas and to expand its client base beyond the media business; it is currently recognized as one of the nation's foremost law firms in the fields of media and labor law.

The authors reject the idea that one expensive measure — the practice of «firming» wind energy by balancing it with natural gas generation at every hour — is necessary in light of other low - cost options.

Regardless of the size of your law firm, when you collaborate with others, the exercise in teamwork will improve your practice by boosting efficiency, motivation and / or performance.

As noted in my post about Firm Manager shutting down, LexisNexis is also offering its customers one - year free licenses to either of its other practice management platforms, Time Matters and PCLaw.

Five years later, we've certainly accomplished this goal, as we have helped dozens of lawyers, law firms, and other legal organizations thrive online through effective web development, appealing designs, SEO best practices, and well - crafted content.

Visitors can also view detailed information on the more specific elements of the firm's cradle - to - grave approach to relationship law, including areas such as adoption law, elder law, estate and probate litigation, juvenile law, child and spousal support and child custody practice, Arizona community property practice, and prenuptial agreements, among others.

Before opening her own practice, Amanda worked as Deputy County Counsel for the County of Santa Clara in the Health & Hospital Section and for other established Family Law firms in San Francisco.

I practiced in a «business boutique» firm for seven years, and I spent a considerable amount of that time attending community events, meetings, fundraisers and other non-billable activities in order to stir up new business.

We're going to be starting with practice management software and then hopefully building out a pretty good resource of all kinds of things to help you pick the technology for your firm and other products to help you move on.

Many firms do a poor job of cross-selling the firm's other services to existing clients in part because they are not as familiar with the other practice areas in the firm or the individual lawyers who practice in those areas.

Here's a great way to prepare yourself for writing a practice group description: find the descriptions of ten other firms that practise in the area and read them from start to finish.

Legal Compass provides access to this data through a variety of search, visualization and comparison tools that allow users to drill down into specific firms, benchmark firms against other firms, and see comparative trends across several parameters, including location and practice areas.

Among small law firms, I noticed some standout figures that revealed just how much (or how little) time attorneys are spending on tasks other then the practice of law.

The best way to reconcile these two conflicting imperatives is to go get some help: blog with the other members of your practice group, or if you're in a solo or small - firm practice, with other lawyers similarly situated in practice size and focus.

These sites, which are crafted for potential clients in Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Passaic County, and Bergen County, introduce the firm's lawyers, explain theirs areas of practice, include court directions and details, and provide other helpful information.

What the present controversy over ghostblogging really means is that lawyers» pernicious practice of taking credit for the work of others has now spread beyond the confines of the firm and the courtroom, and the results are circulating across the internet and throughout the entire legal marketplace.

I have practiced with a web - based office and unbundled services online in NC for six years as well as worked with lawyers and law firms in the States who are engaged in many forms of virtual practice, some completely web - based and others hyrid.

«Offer to take an attorney from another firm out to coffee or lunch, whether he or she is a new or old acquaintance, to learn about their practice and to bounce ideas off of them regarding marketing or other topics.

Law firms in competitive markets or practice areas, or those firms looking to aggressively grow their business should consider DMA as a means of gaining a competitive advantage over other firms in their area.

What drives me is my knowledge of how law firms function... I understand through working with my father and other lawyers that are in my family that practicing law is a passion... They are a lawyer first and foremost before anything else.

«Designed and intended to build an online community of Colorado solo and small - firm attorneys, with posts by attorneys along with information about practice management, office management, marketing, technology, and other resources.»

Unfortunately, too many law firms sacrifice deliverability on the altar of savings (i.e., pennywise, pound foolish) by using cheap email blast services that attract hordes of small businesses (and some «bad guys» too) who don't follow best practices and hurt the reputation of all the other companies using the same mail server IP addresses.

Best Paths to White Collar Criminal Lawyer — If you're interested in practicing white collar criminal law, Biglaw may not always be the best option right out of law school, suggests Professor Ellen Pogdor at White Collar Crime Profs.. Other options include Department of Justice Honors Program, the FBI, state attorney generals» offices or smaller firms that specialize in white collar criminal practice.

TR did not announce a price for Firm Central, but said it would be competitive with other cloud - based practice management products, which generally cost in the range of $ 30 to $ 50 a month per user.

And finally, how much should we care that women haven't cracked the glass ceiling at Biglaw when female lawyers are finding success in virtually every other area (e.g., politics, solo practice, judgeships, in - house and government) outside of large firms?

In comments on the story over at WSJ Law Blog, a few participants call for the American Bar Association to take a more protectionist approach and prohibit firms from off - shoring work, while others decry use of Indian lawyers as «unauthorized practice of law» since decisions about whether documents are privileged requires legal judgment.

In contrast, law firms that already struggle to sustain an MVA - focused practice may want to consider more efficient methods of acquiring clients like paid lead generation, or pursuing other related practice areas to help address this change.

You may choose to re-promote your white paper or highlight other areas of your firm's practice.