The Bottom Line

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2019 Articles

Employment Law Update for All Illinois Employers (Including Law Firms) By Kevin J. Stine September 2019 Illinois has recently enacted new statutes that affect all Illinois employers, including law firms.
Google Reviews: How Many Reviews Does Your Law Firm Need and Why Are They Important? By Barry Zlotowicz September 2019 A discussion on the important of Google reviews for law firms.
Improving productivity and profitability in an insurance defense law firm By John W. Olmstead March 2019 Practical tips for insurance defense practitioners.
Keeping a document library: Efficiency 101 By Kerry M. Lavelle March 2019 If you are organized and structured, you can create a system that will improve your efficiency and provide immense value.
Law firm succession and exit strategies: Implementation of the strategies and plans By John W. Olmstead June 2019 Key considerations when managing a succession or transition at your law firm.
Law Firms Must Be Cautious About the Handling and Storage of Biometric Data By Jonathan Nessler September 2019 The use of biometrics to identify individuals is already in widespread use, and all businesses, including law firms, must be careful about how biometric information is handled, stored, transmitted, and destroyed.
Law practice management bookshelf By Stephanie L. Butler March 2019 Summaries of books that will compel you to think critically of your business of law practice, rather than just your legal technique.
Managing expenses for a new office By Amber Mikula June 2019 When starting a new law office, it is advisable to set up a budget for expenses in order to determine the most cost-effective options.
Practice HQ Resource: Starting a Law Firm Checklist September 2019 The Starting a Law Firm checklist, available on Practice HQ, provides a breakdown of the basic framework and issues to consider when opening a firm.
Sharing the load: Advantages of co-managing a law firm By Jennifer L. Friedland March 2019 There are many good reasons to have two managing partners working together.
What every lawyer should know about the internet of things By Jonathan Nessler June 2019 The internet of things is an ever-expanding group of smart devices that have infiltrated our everyday lives and the daily operations of many law firms, but they present a number of security concerns.