Taking instructions is a bit like having a really good conversation, both involve actively listening to the other person. My father, who was a thoughtful man, once told me, we have two ears and one mouth for a reason and we should use them in the same ratio!
I was reminded of this when I…
The business world is becoming more competitive with each passing day. To become a preferred business in your domain, you must offer exemplary services that satisfy your client’s needs while working on cost control at every step. Outsourcing accounts payable benefits are one of the best ways to work on your profitability and performance and…
Useful guidance for AFS licensees on their obligations, and the misleading and deceptive conduct provisions
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There is a growing body of case law considering the general obligation on Australian financial services (AFS) licensees to ensure that financial services are provided ‘efficiently, honestly and fairly’ under s912A(1)(a) of the Corporations Act. In cases…
In this installment of Women Who Wow, meet Lowenstein Sandler’s Penny Paul!
A graduate of Yale University and Cardozo School of Law, Penny has over 15 years of experience in communications, PR and marketing. Currently the Senior Manager of Marketing Communications at Lowenstein Sandler, Penny has worked both in house and as a consultant…
Let’s face it, marketing can be a pain in the behind. There’s a lot to learn (and keep up with), a lot to do (and/or supervise people who do them), expenses, compliance issues, and the cost of our precious time.
Which is why a lot of people hate marketing. Including me.
But we do it…
Partner Geoff Hand will be participating in a at the Vermont Environmental Consortium’s Investigation and Remediation Conference at Main Street Landing in Burlington on Tuesday, December 6. The conference focusses on current permitting and remediation issues. Geoff will be presenting with Trish Coppolino of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Hannah Weiss of…
Strong leaders voluntarily initiate their own performance feedback. The benefits of doing so are enormous.
[Editor’s note: Given the time of year and the topic of Patrick’s essay, this monthly leadership column is being published two weeks early. Enjoy! wdh]
There is an old adage in managing a client’s expectations that states, “whether we like…
The Texas Access to Justice Foundation, or TAJF, the largest state-based funding source for civil legal aid, announced Wells Fargo has joined the TAJF’s Prime Partner bank program, a significant step toward making legal assistance more accessible for thousands of Texans. Funding from this program helps TAJF provide legal aid services to more than 100,000 Texans across…
Gaining clientele is as essential for law firms as any other business. To establish a successful firm and keep it growing, lawyers must develop reliable methods to generate leads and understand how to maximize them.
This starts by learning to follow leads effectively and knowing which resources can help you decide what potential cases to…
In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Josh Schwadron discuss:
Key Takeaways:
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