Executive Summary The online economy — from search to email to social media — is built in large part on the fact that consumers are willing to give away their data in exchange for products that are free and easy to use. But a new working paper, released this week by Lesley Chiou of Occidental College and Catherine Tucker […]
Your success at the negotiation table requires a blend of different techniques. Chris Voss, former lead international kidnapping negotiator for the FBI, spent his career navigating high-pressure situations. While most individuals will never be bargaining to save a human life like Voss did, each of us negotiates daily with colleagues, vendors, friends, and family members. […]
An “Echo Dot” device, left, and an “Echo” device stand on display during the U.K. launch event for the Amazon.com Inc. Echo voice-controlled home assistant speaker in London, U.K., on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016. The Seattle-based company today announced that its Echo product line will be available in the U.K. and Germany starting in the […]
An “Echo Dot” device, left, and an “Echo” device stand on display during the U.K. launch event for the Amazon.com Inc. Echo voice-controlled home assistant speaker in London, U.K., on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016. The Seattle-based company today announced that its Echo product line will be available in the U.K. and Germany starting in the […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Doug Bend Doug Bend is the Managing Partner at Bend Law Group, PC, a law […]
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Doug Bend Doug Bend is the Managing Partner at Bend Law Group, PC, a law firm focused on advising small business owners. Shutterstock </div> </div> <p><span>When drafting an equity agreement, partners need to […]
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Doug Bend Doug is the founder of Bend Law Group, PC, a law firm focused on advising small businesses and startups. Shutterstock </div> </div> <p>If done correctly, selling your business, just like selling […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Doug Bend Doug is the founder of Bend Law Group, PC, a law firm focused […]
Chair of Stevens & Lee’s Energy, Communications and Public Utility Group and creator of The Connection College. Shutterstock </div> </div> <p>Attorneys are now using SMS (short message service) to communicate with clients and prospects. Before you start thinking that lawyers are on the cusp of a cutting-edge communications style, let me remind you that SMS is […]
Chair of Stevens & Lee’s Energy, Communications and Public Utility Group and creator of The Connection College. Shutterstock Attorneys are now using SMS (short message service) to communicate with clients and prospects. Before you start thinking that lawyers are on the cusp of a cutting-edge communications style, let me remind you that SMS is also known […]
A crypto-currency transaction is transparent and decentralized, making this an effective tool for asset protection.
Shutterstock Despite some misconceptions, using bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies for asset protection in connection with offshore planning may be an effective strategy. A crucial facet to using foreign trusts to protect wealth is ensuring that the trustee and trust assets remain outside of any jurisdiction where the grantor might be sued. Some U.S. states may […]
The Great Recession of the mid-2000s forced us to view economics, banking, wealth and security in new ways. The concept of asset protection, already a growing area, saw an explosion in popularity, which has given rise to an ever-evolving cat and mouse game between creditors and debtors and their respective advisors. Meanwhile, distrust in banks […]
The Great Recession of the mid-2000s forced us to view economics, banking, wealth and security in new ways. The concept of asset protection, already a growing area, saw an explosion in popularity, which has given rise to an ever-evolving cat and mouse game between creditors and debtors and their respective advisors. Meanwhile, distrust in banks […]
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Doug Bend, Joshua Lenon, Lawrence Buckfire, Linda […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council […]
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Matthew Digesti, Peter Minton, James Goodnow, Anthony […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council […]
As a business owner, it’s easy to want to sign off on every last document that comes across your desk. But scanning through contracts and agreements that affect your own business could cause you to have a narrow view — focusing too much on the little details and not enough on the important details. Below, […]
As a business owner, it’s easy to want to sign off on every last document that comes across your desk. But scanning through contracts and agreements that affect your own business could cause you to have a narrow view — focusing too much on the little details and not enough on the important details. Below, […]
Bringing his expertise to the practice of residential, church and commercial insurance law in the Houston area. The Voss Law Firm, P.C. <p><strong>2. They’ll be your guide through the process. </strong>When you hire an attorney to help you with your claim, he or she should be there to answer all of your questions, provide you with […]
Bringing his expertise to the practice of residential, church and commercial insurance law in the Houston area. The Voss Law Firm, P.C. Large-loss property insurance claims can be confusing to anyone. Whether you’re the owner of a restaurant, an executive, or even an attorney, dealing with large-loss insurance claims can be frustrating and difficult to […]
Doug Bend is the founder of Bend Law Group, a law firm focused on advising small businesses and startups. <p><strong>3. Research the company’s financial history. </strong></p> <p>Have a CPA "kick the financial tires" of the business to make sure the purchase price is supported by the company’s revenue and expenses. A solid CPA can not only help you determine […]
Doug Bend is the founder of Bend Law Group, a law firm focused on advising small businesses and startups. Buying a business is similar to buying a home. If done correctly, it can have a daily positive impact on your life and increase your net worth. But just as you wouldn’t purchase a lemon for a home, if […]
Sophisticated clients and advisors implement legal tactics to prudently preserve and protect wealth. One strategy growing in popularity is the “self-settled” trust for asset protection — but is it the right move for you?
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: David Nied, Brian Igel, Victor Cardona, Doug […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council […]
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Jeffrey Unger Jeff Unger is the founder and CEO of eMinutes, a law firm. He is a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree and a graduate of Babson College. <p><span style=”font-weight: 400″>Here are some ideas […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Jeffrey Unger Jeff Unger is the founder and CEO of eMinutes, a law firm. He […]
Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Jeff Coppaken, Linda R. Evers, Dan Hussain, Anthony Johnson, Victor Cardona, David Nied. All photos courtesy of the individual member. </div> </div> <p><strong>1. Not All Attorneys Are Created Equal </strong></p> <p><span>Attorneys are a […]
Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. Attorneys have a wealth of knowledge under their belt, but how much do you really know about the matters they’re experts in? From tips that can improve your business to how you can form a better relationship […]
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: David Nied, Victor Cardona, Doug Bend, Anthony […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council […]
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Jeffrey Unger Founder and CEO of eMinutes, a law firm. Jeffrey is a three-time Inc. 5000 honoree and a graduate of Babson College. <p>I had no idea that I would end up spending that […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Jeffrey Unger Founder and CEO of eMinutes, a law firm. Jeffrey is a three-time Inc. 5000 […]
From automation to concierge-level support of clients, the legal industry is changing, and changing fast. In the last several years, employment opportunities have fluctuated, with the number of legal jobs pre-recession still down by 55,000. We asked three prominent leaders in the field to comment on where they see the legal industry going. Peter Prestley, […]
From automation to concierge-level support of clients, the legal industry is changing, and changing fast. In the last several years, employment opportunities have fluctuated, with the number of legal jobs pre-recession still down by 55,000. We asked three prominent leaders in the field to comment on where they see the legal industry going. Peter Prestley, […]
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by James Goodnow Attorney James Goodnow, a Harvard Law graduate, is a shareholder at Fennemore Craig, P.C., and a member of the firm’s management committee. <li><strong>Scope of intellectual property rights</strong>. Regardless of the nature […]
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Linda R. Evers, Doug Bend, Lawrence Buckfire, […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council […]
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Doug Bend Doug Bend is the founder of Bend Law Group, a law firm focused on advising small businesses and startups. Our firm has counseled hundreds of business owners. But the ones who sleep […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Doug Bend Doug Bend is the founder of Bend Law Group, a law firm focused on […]
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Jeff Coppaken, Linda R. Evers, Tracy Gray, […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council […]
Whether it’s about your cybersecurity plan or your business entity, you probably hear a lot of advice when it comes to running your business. But from a legal standpoint, what you hear isn’t always true (or at least not anymore). Laws change, and what was once a sensible solution for your business may not do […]
These words of advice may have been true in the past, but they aren’t legally benefitting you or your business anymore.
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by James Goodnow Attorney James Goodnow, a Harvard Law graduate, is a shareholder at Fennemore Craig, P.C. and a member of the firm’s management committee. ” readability=”49.615682895304″> Millennials, like myself, have gotten a bad […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by James Goodnow Attorney James Goodnow, a Harvard Law graduate, is a shareholder at Fennemore Craig, […]
Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. You’ve graduated from law school, accepted an offer, and are ready to kick-start your legal career. But while it may look like it’s smooth sailing from here, you still have a long road ahead of you, with plenty […]
Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Doug Bend, Lawrence Buckfire, Victor Cardona, Anthony Johnson, Fatima Khan, Matthew Digesti, Peter Minton. All photos courtesy of the individual member. </div> </div> <p><strong>1. Give Before You Take</strong><span> </span></p> <p><span>The best way to […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council […]
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From top left to right: Doug Bend, Victor Cardona, Lawrence Buckfire, Anthony […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. From employee wages to privacy regulations, businesses face a dizzying number of potential legal issues these days. And while it […]
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. From top left to right: Matthew Digesti, Fatima Khan, Lawrence Buckfire, Doug Bend, Kelsie Ackman, Steven Heath. Photos courtesy of the individual member. </div> </div> <p><strong>1. Distinguishing Contractors Versus Employees</strong><span> </span></p> <p><span>In today’s environment, businesses need to […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Whether you need temporary help on a new project or you’re looking to hire someone based on a […]
Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. From top left to right: Victor Cardona, Lawrence Buckfire, Brian Draves, Kelsie Ackman, Tracy Gray. Photos courtesy of the individual member. </div> </div> 1. Not Starting With An Intellectual Property Agreement If your outsourced project is a […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Providing legal commentary to the media is an invaluable way to educate your local community, and maybe even […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. As a business owner, you’ve got a lot on your plate. Creating documents tailored to all your various legal […]
Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. As your company continues to grow, you may start wondering whether it’s time to hire in-house counsel. Between acquisitions, contracts, personnel and finances, an in-house attorney could handle nearly all of your business’s growing legal matters, and may […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council […]
Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Forbes Legal Council Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council […]
Experienced chief legal officers & law firm partners from Forbes Legal Council offer firsthand insights on legal issues. From the day you first open the doors to your new business, having an attorney you trust to help you navigate legal issues is crucial. Whether they’re providing guidance on intellectual property or helping you craft an […]
Chair of Stevens & Lee’s Energy, Communications and Public Utility Group and creator of The Connection College. Lawyers with large books of business are considered law firm royalty. In this economy, many skilled lawyers find themselves worried about job security because while developing the skills to become a great lawyer, they had little time to […]
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Award-winning Michigan personal injury lawyer and the managing partner and lead trial attorney at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. Running a law firm is no different than running any other type of business. Even though the legal business is a service business, the operational aspects should be treated similarly to other business enterprises, like retail stores, online […]
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Share to email Share to facebook Share to twitter Share to linkedin Share to google Forbes Legal Council Successful chief legal execs & law firm partners share legal insights Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Post written by Matthew Digesti Chief Legal Officer at Bristlecone Holdings, a FinTech startup financing underserved consumers in niche […]
Award-winning Michigan personal injury lawyer and the managing partner and lead trial attorney at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. If you are a lawyer who is looking for an excellent marketing strategy to distinguish your firm from the competition, consider writing your own published materials. A well-written guide or handbook is not only an educational tool but a great resource […]
Award-winning Michigan personal injury lawyer and the managing partner and lead trial attorney at Buckfire & Buckfire, P.C. When a colleague’s law firm was successfully sued by a former paralegal for unpaid overtime, I immediately began investigating whether my firm was violating state or federal overtime pay laws. The last thing that I needed was to […]
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Chief Legal Officer at OpenView; previously the inaugural Director for the Center for Law and Entrepreneurship at Villanova Law School. Recent data indicates that the venture financing market may have hit a peak in 2015. While valuations are up for the year, the fourth quarter numbers were down in terms of capital invested. And more alarmingly, […]
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