Poor people skills can collapse firms
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Many law firms continue to have poor personnel management systems in spite of a competitive environment that places a premium on committed employees and strong internal lines of communication. Many analysts blame poor management for most law firm failures, while several that practice progressive management and reward senior partners for time spent on overseeing the company are shining successes. Denver, CO's Holland & Hart, San Francisco, CA's Cooley Godward Castro Huddleson & Tatum, and others show a long-term commitment to management and business administration.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1996
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Laterals: the profession's blind dates; firms need to get nosier in order to protect themselves
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Law firms need to perform due diligence carefully and be very selective when they do lateral hires in order to avoid trouble. Such rigorous employee screening has long been performed by corporations and law firms need to follow their example. Due diligence should include checking out a potential hire's resume, references and maybe even credit status. Issues such as professional courtesy should not keep out questions which might unmask a drug addict, an alcoholic or a near-bankrupt. A lateral hire also might have a detrimental effect on a firm's culture.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1996
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U.K. law firms set up outposts in U.S. market; but skeptics ask if these voyagers are merely carrying coals to Newcastle
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British and American law firms are foregoing the mutual referrals they used to enjoy in favor of invading one another's home markets. They have long competed globally, as many UK firms have a strong international tradition, but the competitiveness and sophistication of the US market kept the British at bay. In 1993 the Law Society of England and Wales set forth rules to let US lawyers apply to practice in the UK, and 14 British firms practice in the US. Both sides actively recruit native lawyers for their overseas practices.
Publication Name: The National Law Journal
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0162-7325
Year: 1995
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